Warehouse Manager

**Warehouse Manager - Saskatoon**

**About the Role**:
**Who we are**:
Aquifer Distribution Ltd. is a retail and wholesale plumbing, water treatment, water systems, municipal water works, pumps, and HVAC distributor. Our mission is to provide the highest level of personal customer service to our customers while being the most complete one stop company in our market. Our group of companies was founded in 1968, and we are proud to be Saskatchewan founded, owned and operated and to be a totally independent company focused on our customers, staff and community.

**Work Hours**:
Typical hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. Occasional overtime and Saturday scheduling will be required.

**What You’ll Do**:

- **Manage Operations**: Oversee the full cycle of product receipt, storage, and distribution, ensuring everything is handled according to established procedures and safety protocols.
- **Lead the Team**: Train, mentor, and support a diverse group of warehouse staff, helping them grow professionally and meet performance expectations.
- **Prioritize Safety**: Implement and enforce safety standards across the warehouse, conducting regular safety walk-throughs and addressing any risks or incidents.
- **Control Inventory**: Keep track of stock levels, conduct inventory counts, and ensure everything is in the right place at the right time to meet demand.
- **Drive Process Improvements**: Identify areas for improvement in warehouse efficiency and implement changes that streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve performance.
- **Reporting & Analysis**: Regularly report on warehouse performance, inventory levels, safety metrics, and any challenges to senior management, with actionable insights for improvement.
- **Ensure Compliance**: Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures, particularly around safety, inventory, and documentation.
- **Experience**: You have a proven track record of successfully managing warehouse operations and understand how to keep things running smoothly—from receiving to inventory to shipping.
- **Leadership/Management Skills**: You excel at leading and developing teams, creating a positive and productive work environment where everyone can thrive. You are skilled at setting clear expectations, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of accountability. You’ll coach your team members to help them reach their full potential, offering constructive feedback and support to improve performance.
- **Problem-Solving**: You’re not afraid to dig into the details to identify operational inefficiencies and solve problems with practical solutions.
- **Attention to Detail**: You have a strong focus on accuracy, particularly when it comes to inventory management and safety compliance.
- **Communication**: You’re clear and direct, able to work with a variety of teams and keep everyone on the same page.
- **Safety Minded**: You know the importance of safety and can implement the necessary measures to keep the team safe and compliant.
- You understand the importance of safety and work to champion a safety-driven culture across all operations. You lead by example, ensuring that safety practices are followed and embedded into the daily mindset of every team member. You identify potential risks and work to proactively address them. You are committed to coaching your team to prioritize safety at every step, empowering them to take ownership of their own safety and the safety of those around them.

**What is required**:

- Minimum grade 12 graduate
- 5 years of relevant warehouse experience
- Strong background in management and leading teams
- Safety mindset
- Basic computer skills required
- Valid drivers license required
- Must be a high energy individual - will be required to be on your feet for most of the day, some heavy lifting will also be necessary
- Experience operating a forklift

**Why This is a Great Opportunity**:
**Impact**: Your work will directly impact the smooth functioning of our warehouse and contribute to the overall success of our business.

**Growth**: We believe in developing our team, so there’s plenty of room to grow your skills and advance in your career.

**Competitive Pay & Benefits**: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance including:

- Strong benefit plan
- Matching RRSP
- On-site gym
- On-site café
- Bonus programs
- Additional paid time off

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- warehouse management: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person