Warehouse Manager I ECS Electrical Cable Supply Ltd I Halifax

The Opportunity:  Warehouse Manager (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

ECS Electrical Cable Supply Ltd. (ECS) was established in 1984 and is the largest independently owned distributor of electrical wire and cable products and solutions in Canada. ECS attributes its success to understanding the unique needs of its customers. ECS is proud to serve the Canadian market through its coast-to-coast locations and Global Markets through its Hub in the Dubai Free Zone. You can learn more about us here:  http://www.ecswire.com/en-us/About

ECS is a proud Platinum Member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and is ISO 9001:2015.

We currently have an outstanding opportunity in our Dartmouth location for a initiative-taking collaborator as a Warehouse Manager.  The Warehouse Manager will manage the warehouse operations and facilities.

ECS Core Values:

• Hire and retain the most qualified individuals.
• Ensure continuous training for all employees.
• Create a safe, satisfying and rewarding environment for our employees.
• Develop enhanced customer services throughout advancements.
• Create consistent, sustainable and profitable growth through customer, vendor and employee relationships built on service excellence, honesty and integrity.

What Your Day May Look Like:

• Manage warehouse personnel, ensure adequate training.
• Ensure receipt of incoming shipments are complete in a timely fashion including associated paperwork.
• Loads and unloads material and supplies using available equipment.
• Records deliveries and pickups.
• Responsible for the return of any goods (including reels) to suppliers and keep records of such shipments.
• Adds freight charges to packing slips if applicable.
• Responsible for inventory discrepancies and records of action taken.
• Procures warehouse supplies within corporate policies.
• Arranges for maintenance of machinery.
• Determines appropriate places for storage.
• Maintains a safe and efficient warehouse in all conditions.
• Assists Branch Manager with performance assessments.
• Cutting and picking of orders when necessary.
• Assist and participate in the preparation and completion of inventory counts.
• Act necessary to maintain a clean and safe working environment for self and others.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Two (2) years technical or junior college degree
• Five (5) years broad warehouse/distribution experience
• Some supervisory/manager experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehousing procedures.
• Ability to load and unload materials.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs, bend, squat and stand.
• Ability to manage an inventory system.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Ability to assign and direct the work of employees.
• Be aware of your surroundings including mental, physical, visual and environmental conditions.

What ECS Will Offer You:

• Dental Care
• Extended Health Care
• Vision Care
• RRSP with employer match after one year
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Market-competitive compensation
• Annual boot allowance

Job type/Shift:

This job is Full-Time, permanent.