Warehouse & Distribution Manager
Location: Guelph, ON
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Salary: $70,000–$95,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Warehouse & Distribution Manager
Express Employment Professionals Guelph is recruiting on behalf of a well-established third-party logistics and distribution company specializing in pharmaceutical products, vitamins, agricultural products, animal feed, and industrial materials. We are seeking an experienced Warehouse & Distribution Manager to lead day-to-day operations while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with experience in warehouse management, pharmaceutical distribution, GMP compliance, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the warehouse and distribution facility.
- Hire, train, mentor, and supervise warehouse and customer service staff.
- Lead, motivate, and support a team of approximately six employees.
- Develop new business opportunities while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Prepare pricing, budgets, and operational forecasts.
- Oversee warehouse maintenance, facility upkeep, and material handling equipment.
- Coordinate and supervise contract personnel as required.
- Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations, GMP guidelines, and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Develop, maintain, review, and enforce warehouse SOPs.
- Monitor incoming product documentation and inventory controls.
- Manage quarantined and saleable inventory according to approved procedures.
- Oversee product storage conditions to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Supervise relabeling activities while maintaining label security and traceability.
- Conduct annual warehouse audits and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ensure safe forklift operation through operator assessments, preventative maintenance, inspections, and ongoing training.
- Maintain compliance with all workplace health and safety requirements.
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of business and management experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
- Previous leadership experience managing warehouse teams.
- Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, regulated manufacturing, or GMP environments is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and pharmaceutical quality procedures.
- Previous QA/QC experience is considered a strong asset.
- Strong understanding of inventory control, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
- Knowledge of Health Canada regulations and customs/bonded warehouse processes is an asset.
- Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification is preferred.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and managerial accounting.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Forklift experience is considered an asset.
Products Distributed
This facility distributes a diverse range of products including:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Vitamins and nutritional products
- Animal feed
- Agricultural products and hay preservatives
- Industrial materials and aggregates
What We Offer
- Direct hire opportunity with a growing organization
- Competitive salary of $70,000–$95,000, based on experience
- Monday to Friday daytime schedule (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to lead operations and contribute to strategic business growth
- Stable, collaborative work environment with long-term career potential
Apply Today
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to jobs.guelphon@expresspros.com with "Warehouse & Distribution Manager" in the subject line.
About Express Employment Professionals
Express Employment Professionals is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).