Warehouse Manager
Golden Bake ShopJoin our team as a Warehouse Manager and play a key role in driving efficient warehouse, logistics, and supply chain operations within a growing food manufacturing environment. You will lead warehouse operations, oversee inventory accuracy and product movement, develop a high-performing team, and work cross-functionally to ensure timely deliveries, safe operations, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Warehouse & Logistics Operations Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, inventory movement, order staging, and shipping. Ensure timely and accurate movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. Resolve operational issues involving deliveries, inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, and equipment. Inventory & Performance Management Maintain accurate inventory records and effective stock rotation practices. Oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, and discrepancy investigations. Monitor departmental KPIs, identify performance trends, and implement process improvements to increase productivity and accuracy. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop warehouse employees, promoting accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. Set clear expectations for productivity, attendance, accuracy, and safety. Support employee onboarding, training, and ongoing performance development. Supply Chain & Vendor Coordination Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Quality, Sales, and other departments to align warehouse activities with production schedules and customer commitments. Manage relationships with suppliers, carriers, and logistics providers, addressing service issues and supporting cost-effective solutions. Identify supply chain risks and opportunities to improve delivery performance and operational efficiency. Safety, Compliance & Cost Control Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable regulations, Health & Safety requirements, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards. Promote safe material handling, equipment operation, storage, and transportation practices. Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities to reduce waste, delays, and unnecessary expenses. Support continuous improvement initiatives, operational planning, and departmental budgeting. Qualifications & Skills 5+ years of progressive experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations, preferably in food manufacturing. Demonstrated experience leading warehouse teams and managing daily operations. Strong understanding of inventory control, shipping, receiving, transportation, and warehouse processes. Experience with ERP/WMS platforms and inventory management systems. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret operational data, monitor KPIs, and implement practical improvements. Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and workplace Health & Safety requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field is preferred. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00-$85,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental care Paid time off Ability to commute/relocate: Burlington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Warehouse: 5 years (required) Warehouse management system: 3 years (required) Food industry: 3 years (required) 3PL: 5 years (required) Work Location: In person