Distribution Centre Manager
Uncle Wiener’s Wholesale
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Uncle Wiener’s Wholesale is looking for an experienced and highly accountable Distribution Centre Manager to lead our Edmonton distribution operation.
Our distribution centre is more than 300,000 square feet and supports a growing network of retail stores across Western Canada. This is a senior, hands-on leadership position for someone who can improve productivity, organization, inventory flow and team performance.
This is not a desk-only management role. The successful candidate will be expected to spend significant time on the warehouse floor, understand daily operational challenges and ensure the team consistently meets expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of a 300,000+ sq. ft. distribution centre
- Manage warehouse supervisors, team leads and distribution staff
- Oversee receiving, container unloading, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing and shipping
- Improve inventory accuracy and ensure products are stored in the correct locations
- Establish clear productivity targets and hold employees accountable
- Monitor staffing levels, attendance, performance and labour requirements
- Create and improve warehouse procedures, systems and workflows
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical solutions
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment
- Ensure orders are prepared accurately and shipped on schedule
- Coordinate with purchasing, inventory, transportation and retail operations
- Track key performance indicators and report results to senior management
- Support hiring, training, coaching and performance management
- Reduce product damage, picking errors and unnecessary labour costs
- Prepare the distribution centre for continued company growth
Qualifications
- Previous management experience in a large warehouse, distribution centre, logistics or high-volume manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to lead large teams and manage multiple departments
- Strong understanding of receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment and shipping
- Experience creating performance standards and improving productivity
- Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable making decisions and holding employees accountable
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Strong computer skills and experience with warehouse or inventory management systems
- Forklift and warehouse equipment knowledge is considered an asset
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
- Hands-on and comfortable working directly with the warehouse team
- Highly organized and results-driven
- Firm, fair and consistent
- Able to build accountability without creating unnecessary conflict
- Focused on cleanliness, accuracy, productivity and safety
- Comfortable managing change and improving existing processes
- Capable of balancing immediate operational needs with long-term planning
What We Offer
- Senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly growing Canadian company
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Benefits package
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- The ability to make a measurable impact on a major distribution operation
- A fast-paced environment where strong performance is recognized
About Uncle Wiener’s Wholesale
Uncle Wiener’s Wholesale is a Canadian discount retailer offering a wide selection of tools, equipment, household products, seasonal merchandise and general goods.
We continue to expand our retail network across Western Canada and are investing in stronger systems, leadership and distribution capabilities to support that growth.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of:
- The size of the teams and facilities you have managed
- Your experience improving warehouse productivity
- Your experience with inventory accuracy and distribution operations
- Your expected compensation
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $100,000.00-$125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Warehouse distribution: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
