Position Summary:

The Warehouse Manager is accountable for ensuring the safe, productive, reliable, timely execution, and monitoring & analysis of all warehouse and inventory control operations within the DC, while supporting all restaurants within its designated region.

This role leads and supports the warehouse operations within this 24-7 multi-temp environment. The role is responsible for achieving safety, service and finance goals, through continuous improvement initiatives, innovation and through leadership of the warehouse supervisory team, the inventory control team and warehouse employees.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Safety

Responsible for the safety of all employees and visitors through compliance of Martin Brower’s Health & Safety policies and local legislation.

Investigation of accidents and incidents to ensure all reporting is completed.

Develop and administer safe warehouse training programs.

Actively promote health, safety and wellness to prevent injuries and accidents.

Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings as required, as the senior management member responsible to respond to recommendations and safety issues/concerns raised.

Conduct workplace inspections, identify hazards and resolve safety related concerns.

Ensure complete and thorough implementation of all preventative or remedial safety measures.

Ensure that all injuries, near misses and damages are properly investigated and reported according to Martin Brower procedure and standards; problem solving to identify root causes to prevent recurrences.

Ensure that department supervisors are effectively managing the Modified Work Program.

Ensure department recognizes and operates in an environmentally competent manner.

Leadership, Morale, Relationships and Communications

Act as a Leader in order to achieve Martin Brower Goals and Objectives.

Display teamwork and maintain a positive attitude.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Communicate goals, objectives, strategies, results and plans.

Participate in training, inspection, investigation and continuous improvement programs.

Foster an environment of positive employee relations and employee involvement. 

Operations:

Develop and administer cost effective operational schedules

On-going warehouse employee/inventory control/supervisor training.

Responsible to ensure that department achieves operational goals (monthly, quarterly, yearly basis)

Ensure weekly Pride (key performance indicators) reporting is complete and accurate.

Financial Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day operational expenditures.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports detailing departmental goals, Identifying variances from budget, reasons for variances and in necessary actions needed to reduce costs.

Monitor and control variable departmental costs on daily/weekly basis.

Review and approval of weekly payroll

Analyze current and future equipment requirements and prepare business cases if needed.

Maintain statistical information of warehouse employees, inventory control, equipment, operational schedules and service levels to monitor performance.

Employee Management:

Responsible for the hiring, testing, training, and direction of Department Supervisors.

Responsible for the hiring of Warehouse and Inventory Control employees.

Assist in the development and regular updating of training plans and ensure effective implementation and use of resources.

Create and administer work schedule for Warehouse/IC department.

Conduct performance reviews for Supervisors and IC Coordinators regarding salary changes, developmental requirements, promotions etc.

Review of Job Rotation and Attendance Management

Oversee labor relations by managing grievance procedures, discipline, employee concerns, etc., within the parameters of the collective agreement (where applicable).

Facility & Equipment:

Ensure compliance with industry, company and sanitation standards, including making sure physical plant and warehouse equipment is free from hazards and meets legislated requirements.

Maintain a database for warehouse equipment and facilities; recommend to management equipment that improves operational excellence, organizational leadership or improved earnings/reduced cost.

Develop facilities design and improvement plans to management and recommend changes to management that increases work efficiency, which have a positive impact on safety, quality, productivity, including process, procedure, layout, schedule, or staffing changes.

Other projects or duties as assigned.