Warehouse Manager I ECS Electrical Cable Supply Ltd I Calgary

The Opportunity:  Warehouse Manager (Calgary, Alberta)

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 Calgary, Alberta location for a highly motivated team player as a Warehouse Manager.  The Warehouse Manager will manage the warehouse operations, facilities and warehouse personnel.

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:

• Leading the warehouse personnel and ensuring adequate training for all warehouse staff.
• Creating a safe working environment for all warehouse personnel and looking after their well-being.
• Communicating with Sales and other departments to ensure on-time delivery of products to our customers.
• Maintaining Non-conformances below 2% of total shipments.
• Ensuring receipt of incoming shipments are completed in a timely fashion including associated paperwork.
• Responsible for coordinating return of products (including reels) to suppliers and the record keeping of such shipments.
• Responsible for inventory discrepancies and adjustments.
• In charge of warehouse supplies procurement.
• Arranging maintenance of machinery in a timely manner to ensure the least machine downtime.
• Maintaining a safe and efficient warehouse.
• Assists Branch Manager with performance assessments.
• Assist and participate in the preparation and completion of inventory counts.
• maintaining a clean and safe working environment for self and others.
• Performing safety inspections.
• Inventory Audit responsibilities.
• Communicating with the Payroll department (ADP entry).
• HR duties for your direct reports such as onboarding, training, performance evaluation etc.
• Cutting and picking of orders when necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Preferably two (2) years technical or junior college degree.
• Five (5) years broad warehouse/distribution experience.
• Supervisory/manager experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lead a team and work alongside your team.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehousing procedures.
• 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.

Salary Range:  $60 - 65k