Warehouse Manager

Role Overview

Aosom Canada is looking for a seasoned Warehouse Manager to take charge of a newly launched 250,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Halton Hills, Ontario. The company provides warehousing and transportation services for large eCommerce businesses, and this position will play a key role in keeping the site running efficiently.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, including staffing plans, stock management, workflow improvement, safety standards, and coordination of inbound and outbound movement. This role calls for confident leadership, hands-on experience in large warehouse environments, and a solid command of warehouse management systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and ongoing management of a large distribution warehouse, including racking, equipment, shipping, receiving, and operational workflows.
• Run the warehouse in line with company policies, goals, and overall direction.
• Supervise receiving, storage, distribution, and maintenance activities.
• Oversee basic upkeep of machinery used in the warehouse.
• Schedule inspections and monitor the condition of warehouse tools and equipment.
• Ensure proper handling of materials used in shipping and receiving.
• Plan the warehouse layout to maximize space and operational efficiency.
• Create, implement, and maintain effective operating procedures and controls.
• Ensure compliance with warehousing, handling, and shipping regulations.
• Maintain strong standards for health, safety, cleanliness, and security.
• Track inventory accurately and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Work closely with clients, suppliers, and transportation partners.
• Organize shift rotations, assign duties, and assess team performance.
• Hire, onboard, train, support, and motivate warehouse employees.
• Respond quickly to customer service issues and resolve operational concerns.
• Prepare regular reports and operational metrics such as inbound/outbound status and dead stock summaries.
• Review service quality and use feedback to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Quick to learn, with strong technical reasoning and analytical thinking.
• Prior experience working as a warehouse manager is required.
• At least 5 years of warehouse management experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and industry best practices.
• Background in retail or eCommerce warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements.
• Good understanding of warehouse KPIs and performance tracking.
• Practical experience with warehouse ERP systems and databases.
• Ability to lead teams and manage staff effectively.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving ability, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration.
• English and Mandarin would be considered an advantage.

Benefits

• Dental coverage
• Extended health coverage
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision coverage

Compensation

The annual base salary for this role is CA$70,000 to CA$90,000.