Warehouse Manager - Liberty Village (Toronto)

Job Summary

As a member of the store's Management Team, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing and leading the warehouse team by ensuring that the department operates efficiently with friendly and informed staff. Reporting to the Store Manager/General Manager, this role ensures the smooth flow of merchandise from the back door to the customer, and involves constant handling of merchandise that varies in weight from light to heavy throughout the shift.

Benefits

• An amazingly friendly team
• Continued career opportunities
• Profit-sharing (conditions apply)
• Employee discount
• Diverse, inclusive and safe working environment
• Work-life balance
• Flexible work hours
• Ongoing training and learning
• Scholarship opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Group benefit plan (conditions apply)
• On-site parking
• Public transportation nearby
• Free coffee
• Working for an employer that is involved in the community
• Working for a locally owned business
• And much more!!

Responsibilities

• Maintain the quality of the warehouse presentation through daily inspections.
• Manage the safe and efficient delivery, storage and placement of merchandise from the truck into the warehouse and/or onto the retail floor.
• Monitor accurate records of damages, shortages, overages, claims and returns on all incoming merchandise and outgoing returns.
• Manage the timely pick up of all recycled products and waste.
• Assist team members in daily operations in order to meet established productivity goals.
• Plan and manage daily/weekly departmental activities, objectives and seasonal changeovers.
• Train, supervise, assist, coach, encourage, motivate, inspire and support team members in their departmental operations.
• Manage team members' performance, provide informal and constructive feedback, and recognize achievements and efforts.
• Prepare work schedules that meets business needs while working within budget guidelines.
• Help with the store opening and closing responsibilities.
• Assist in selecting and orientating new employees.
• Resolve issues and conflicts while ensuring customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Requirements / Skills

• Supervisory, leadership and/or managerial experience or relevant experience.
• Proven experience in logistics.
• Trained in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Ability to work shifts (days, evenings, week-ends and holidays).
• Ability to plan, organize, communicate, delegate and follow up team’s activities and projects.
• Results-oriented.
• Ability to handle physical demands including standing/walking for 8 hours while frequently lifting and carrying items, using a ladder, twisting, turning and reaching.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to find solutions to problems, adapt and cope with challenging situations and make difficult decisions.
• Experience in a warehouse/distribution environment (asset).
• Certification in forklift and/or skyjack (scissor lift) (asset).

EEO Statement

Our store is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace by providing a work environment free from barriers where no one is denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to their abilities. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Salary: $18.00- $25.00 Per Hour

Job Type: fulltime | Vacancy Type: Recent