Warehouse Manager

About Us:Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces. What’s In It For You? You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential. You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions. A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry. We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments. An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization. Scope of the Position The Warehouse Manager will oversee and coordinate the daily warehousing activities. They will implement production, productivity, quality and customer service standards and achieve the appropriate level of volume within time limits. The Warehouse Manager will be direct, possess excellent communication skills and follow up diligently with direct reports. The manager will be responsible for performing daily walk around to identify, communicate and initiate corrective actions for any safety hazards as needed. The goal is to ensure that daily operations meet and exceed daily performance expectations. Major Responsibilities Maintains distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing programs, operational and personnel policies and procedures. Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in shipping, receiving, identifying, dispatching and assuring quality of goods. Measure and provide feedback on the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees performance. Ensure shipments’ and inventory transactions’ accuracy Maintain accuracy in inventory and outgoing shipments Determine staffing levels and assign workload Provide assistance as needed to internal customers to answer questions or solve problems Communicate job expectations and coach employees Ensure new and current employees are trained properly on all equipment Maintains all records for the warehouse including: training, maintenance, pre-starts Responsible for ensuring equipment is in good working order, locking/tagging out when needed, calling for service etc. Perform daily meetings to discuss priorities, safety (hazard) issues and encourage staff feedback Interface with customers to answer questions or solve problems Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices Maintains a clean and organized warehouse and assists in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse Ensures warehouse is set up in an efficient manner to ensure optimal workflow and maintains inventory locations Reports incidents and health and safety issue in a timely manner Other duties as assigned Skills and Qualifications 2-5 years’ experience working in a warehouse 1 year of Wire & Cable Product knowledge is required Ability to map out a warehouse Strong knowledge of warehouse operations Responsible and extremely reliable Completion of High School Proven warehouse supervisory experience Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques Knowledge of warehouse software packages and MS Office proficiency Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data Hands-on commitment to getting the job done Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations Strong organizational and time management skills Benefits & Perks We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including: Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching. Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path. Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability. Social Media: X: Facebook: Instagram: Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.  Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market. This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit . Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit . Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs. Next steps: We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.