Individuals working as a warehouse manager must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; he or she coordinates a crucial portion of the commercial process. As the head of shipping and receiving duties and the overseer of a company’s supply chain connection, this person helps to ensure production goals and delivery deadlines are met whilst keeping a close watch on valuable materials, products and equipment.
One of the major duties associated with this post is overseeing all warehouse employees, including the recruitment and training process as well as the individuals’ quality of work and designating team leaders and supervisors. He or she will also be heavily involved with monitoring inventory tracking and database systems, coordinating with other departments as well as vendors and customers, dispatching and ensuring deadlines are met and safety standards are followed. Typically, several years of proven warehouse experience is the most valuable asset for jobseekers to possess, though some logistical firms may require a Bachelors degree.
Typical salary figures for a warehouse manager working in Canada range from about
$30,000 to more than
$70,000 per annum, depending primarily on experience. The average figure in recent years has been just over
$45,000 per annum