Warehouse Manager

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Located in Mississauga, ON

Salary: 69,000 to 75,000

Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking a Warehouse Manager for a hose distribution business specializing in industrial hoses, fittings, clamps, and related components. This role is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse and distribution operations, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, and the supervision of warehouse and hose assembly staff.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong warehouse management experience, a focus on safety and inventory accuracy, and the ability to improve operational efficiency in a fast-paced industrial distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inspection, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.

• Ensure proper handling and storage of industrial hoses and fittings to prevent damage, kinking, and contamination.

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to meet customer delivery commitments.

• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, physical inventories, and discrepancy investigations.

• Monitor stock levels, identify shortages or excess inventory, and support purchasing activities.

• Ensure proper product labeling, identification, and traceability of hose types, cut lengths, fittings, and components.

• Supervise, schedule, train, and develop warehouse associates and hose assembly staff.

• Ensure materials are available and properly staged for custom hose assembly orders.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.

• Ensure compliance with Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, and company safety policies.

• Conduct safety inspections, address incidents and near-misses, and ensure proper forklift training and equipment maintenance.

• Monitor operational performance, including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, on-time shipping, and productivity.

• Identify and implement process improvements, including 5S practices and reduced product handling damage.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and provide operational updates to management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of warehouse or distribution experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.

• Experience managing warehouse teams in an industrial distribution or manufacturing support environment.

• Strong knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, receiving, shipping, and order fulfillment.

• Understanding of OHSA requirements, WHMIS, and warehouse safety practices.

• Valid forklift operator certification or the ability to obtain certification promptly.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.

• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work hands-on in a warehouse environment and manage competing priorities.

Assets:

• Experience with industrial hoses, fittings, rubber products, or fluid power distribution.

• Knowledge of hose assembly processes, product specifications, and quality requirements.

• Experience with QuickBooks or similar inventory and accounting systems.

• Familiarity with Lean principles, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, on-site warehouse position.

• Regular time spent on the warehouse floor handling industrial hoses and fittings and operating material handling equipment.

• Occasional overtime may be required based on order volume and operational demands.

Note:
Vacancy Status: This is an active job for one of our clients.

AI Disclosure: YES. Our agency utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening, assessment, and categorization of applications to better match candidates with future client needs.

Post-Interview Notification: If you are invited to a formal interview for our talent pool, we will provide you with a status update on your application within 45 days of that interview.

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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