Operations Manager

**Company description**

Connection Import & Export Inc. is a Canadian-based international import and export company. With our expertise, we carefully select local Canadian products which are natural and environmental friendly to export internationally and import some of the very best food products to Canada. Our team members are very passionate with what we do, knowledgeable in the product lines we carry and are a stakeholder in the market. We need someone who is passionate, self-driven individual and works in a team under a fast-paced and competitive environment. Our Company counts on strong teamwork.

Connection I/E Inc. has an immediate opening for a Operations Manager

**Job description**
- Manage all aspects of the warehouse and logistics operations including inventory control - Inbound &, Outbound
- Opening and Closing of the warehouse
- Ensure and maintain all warehouse and logistics equipment are functioning properly
- Supervise the receiving, order picking, storing, and shipping of all products incoming and outgoing of the warehouse (arranging and scheduling local deliveries) in efficient and accurate manner.
- Control Inventory (e.g. Conduct Inventory Count) and allocate space for stock
- Receiving incoming local and overseas shipments and allocate space of incoming stock
- Lead team members with positivity to perform all warehouse and shipping duties
- Ensure team members respect their co-workers and the requirements of their positions
- Properly trained and ensure team members to carry out warehouse duties efficiently and accurately in accordance to company policies, procedures and standards.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
- Ensure ongoing maintenance of and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures in order to achieve efficiency and cost efficiency
- Be responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, disciplinary action, and all other general employee assistance.
- Foster strong inter-departmental communication
- Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee performances
- Oversee warehouse space utilization, day-to-day facility function with the objective towards maximizing cost efficiency.
- Proactively forecast and manage warehouse capacity constraints and work to avoid disruptions.
- This position reports directly to the Operations manager.
- Additional/Other duties as required.

*Please note that this position is not solely limited to the above listed duties and responsibilities and may change with the needs of the business or at the direction of the management.

**Warehouse Hours**: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Wages based on experience paid bi-weekly

5+years of Warehouse experience

Previous team lead or supervisory experience is required.

Forklift certification is a must

History of working in food industry and having a strong understanding of food safety is an asset.

Strong verbal and written English communication skills, Cantonese speaking

Strong leadership

Strong organizational & time management skills

Strong people management skills and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and organization.

Able to work and to make arrangements under a fast pace, busy pressure environment

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills under stressful situations.

Capable to identify areas of improvement and to develop more efficient procedures

We are a Vancouver-based Asian food importing and wholesaling company since 1997 and are a passionate team who cares and loves food.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person