Logistics & Warehouse Manager

**Glenmore Custom Print & Packaging is one of the leading packaging & commercial printers in the Pacific Northwest **and we are looking for an experienced **Logistics & Warehouse Manager** Reporting into the COO, this role would be ideal for a versatile leader who is capable of leading strategically as well as providing hands-on support with day-to-day operations.

The incumbent will mainly work at our head office location in Richmond and visit the off-site warehouse (10 minute drive) on an as-needed basis.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective and efficient operation of shipping and receiving departments and off-site warehouse (e.g. optimal allocation of manpower and resources, streamline processes)
- Lead and maximize performance of a team of around 4 staff (driver, receiver, warehouse supervisor) while taking a hands-on approach to facilitating shipping/receiving
- Help develop SOPs and ensure compliance with company policy and local legislation
- Create packing slips and provide accurate documentation (e.g. billing) to other departments
- Set-up routes for the delivery driver
- Collect courier quotes and set up shipments
- Work closely with other departments (e.g. bindery, project management) to ensure orders are delivered on-time
- Familiarity and competence with cross-border shipments of all types
- Manage all logistics matters, warehouse inventory, and department budget
- _Nice to have: _ability to operate the forklift, 5 ton truck, and be a back-up for the team; cellular manufacturing experience; lean practitioner

**Attributes**:

- Positive and 'can-do' attitude is essential (Glenmore has over 500 customers that require exceptional service as a standard value proposition)
- Strong service orientation and team player
- Growth and continuous improvement mindset
- High mechanical aptitude and high energy level

**Required Availability**:

- Monday to Friday, 6am/7am to 3:30pm/4:30pm; overtime will be required from time to time
- Occasionally cover weekend shift per business needs

**Required Qualifications**:

- Minimum 7 years of shipping/receiving, logistics and warehouse inventory experience (at least 3 years in a supervisor/manager capacity), preferably in a manufacturing environment
- 3 years of experience leading a small team
- Strong interpersonal, communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Class 5 driver's license with clean driver's abstract
- Ability to operate the forklift is a great asset
- Training in logistics, operations management or a related field is a great asset
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive compensation (depends on experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package (extended health and dental, life insurance, etc.)
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Career advancement opportunities

**About Glenmore Custom Print & Packaging**:
Family-owned and operated, Glenmore Custom Print & Packaging has been serving Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest since 1981 as Vancouver's Premium Print and Packaging House. Recognized by Graphic Monthly, the Canadian Print Awards, Canadian Packaging and Dieline Awards, we are on a rapid trajectory to becoming the most trusted brand in Custom Printing, one exceptional experience at a time.

Behind every successful project is our passionate team of employees whom we consider as our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting our employees to grow their career with us.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Please inform us of anything (e.g. qualifications, special considerations) you would like to bring to our attention. A cover letter summarizing your overall fit for the logistics and warehouse manager role with Glenmore Custom Print and Packaging is highly recommended.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- leading a small team: 3 years (preferred)
- shipping: 7 years (preferred)
- receiving: 7 years (preferred)
- warehouse inventory: 7 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location