Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will manage the daily warehouse operations of the facility by supervising the drivers and warehouse staff and assist our customers on the phone and in-person.

We’re looking for self-sufficient, motivated Operations Manager for our Kelowna location on Adams Road who want to help us expand our fast-growing business.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers, dispatcher and warehouse operations to include guiding, assigning and training personnel to receive, store and distribute building material
• Assist Branch Manager with hiring of drivers and warehouse staff
• Manage warehouse staff schedules and attendance
• Dispatch or oversee the dispatching of trucks for timely and accurate delivery of product to job sites
• Oversee the daily operations of the warehouse to ensure that orders are pulled timely and accurately and that they are loaded and unloaded for the vendor or customer promptly
• Assist warehouse personnel in loading and unloading trucks using forklift
• Participate in inventory control which may include all or some of the following: purchasing, weekly cycle counts, review and disposition of damaged and outdated stock; other duties include order processing, day-end balancing, and assisting with all other areas of running the branch
• Ensure branch is safety compliant and operating within the standards of the company by conducting safety audits and meetings
• Oversee maintenance and operation of tractors, trailers, and forklifts

Requirements

• Experience running the operations and working in a warehouse, distribution center, shipping and receiving department, or similar environment with similar responsibilities
• Basic math skills for inventory counts
• Strong verbal and written skills to be able to read purchase orders and communicate with team members
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly
• Be reliable, safe and a team player
• High school degree or GED.
• College courses are a plus

The Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefit options
• Paid sick time
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid training/tuition reimbursement
• Overtime available in peak periods
• Internal promotions

Company Overview

Founded in 1972, our company is a leading wholesale distributor of construction materials with over 40 locations across North America. We pride ourselves on being the most responsive, problem-solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business.