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Warehouse Manager

ProHire SolutionMississauga, ON🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 19, 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Mississauga, ON, United States
Posted
21 hours ago
5SContinuous ImprovementInventory ManagementMicrosoft Office

Job Description

Position Overview The Warehouse Manager oversees all warehouse and distribution operations for a hose distribution business specializing in industrial hoses (petroleum, chemical, stainless, and specialty), fittings, clamps, and related components. This role is responsible for receiving, storage, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, shipping, and the supervision of warehouse and hose assembly staff.
The position ensures efficient, accurate, and safe handling of bulk hose and fittings inventory while supporting both wholesale distribution and custom hose assembly requirements. The Warehouse Manager maintains high standards of product care, inventory control, and operational performance in a fast-paced industrial distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities Warehouse & Distribution Operations
  • Direct daily warehouse operations including receiving, inspection, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of industrial hoses, fittings, and related components.
  • Ensure proper handling and storage of bulk hose (including long lengths and various materials) to prevent damage, kinking, or contamination.
  • Oversee accurate order picking and packing for wholesale customers and custom hose assembly jobs.
  • Coordinate inbound freight receiving and outbound shipments with carriers to meet customer delivery commitments.
  • Support hose assembly operations by ensuring materials and components are available, staged, and properly documented.
  • Maintain an organized and efficient warehouse layout optimized for hose and fittings inventory.
Inventory Management
  • Maintain high inventory accuracy for bulk hose, cut lengths, fittings, clamps, and related parts through cycle counting and physical inventories.
  • Monitor stock levels, identify shortages or excess inventory, and support purchasing with accurate data.
  • Ensure proper product identification, labeling, and traceability for different hose types and specifications.
  • Reconcile inventory discrepancies and investigate root causes of variances.
  • Support accurate inventory records for financial reporting and system integration (e.g., QuickBooks).
Team Leadership
  • Lead, schedule, and supervise warehouse associates and hose assembly staff.
  • Recruit, train, and develop team members on safe handling of hose products, inventory procedures, and order fulfillment standards.
  • Manage performance, provide feedback, and address issues promptly and fairly.
  • Plan labor and coverage to meet order volume and assembly demands.
  • Build a reliable, safety-focused team culture with clear expectations and accountability.
Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Own warehouse health and safety under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
  • Ensure compliance with OHSA, WHMIS, and company safety policies, including safe handling of industrial materials.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections, lead safety discussions, and investigate incidents or near-misses.
  • Ensure proper training and certification for forklift and other material handling equipment operators.
  • Maintain equipment in safe working condition and enforce safe work practices for hose handling and storage.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Track and improve key metrics including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, on-time shipping, and productivity.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes for hose receiving, storage, picking, and assembly support.
  • Implement practical improvements such as better organization, 5S practices, and reduced handling damage.
  • Provide regular operational updates and collaborate with management on priorities and costs.
Qualifications
Required
  • Minimum 5 years of warehouse or distribution experience, including at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Experience managing warehouse staff in an industrial distribution or manufacturing support environment.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, receiving, and shipping processes.
  • Understanding of Ontario OHSA requirements and warehouse safety practices.
  • Valid forklift operator certification (or ability to obtain promptly).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory systems.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work hands-on in a warehouse setting.
Preferred
  • Experience in hose, fittings, industrial rubber, or fluid power distribution.
  • Familiarity with industrial hose types, materials, and proper handling/storage practices.
  • Knowledge of or exposure to hose assembly processes and quality requirements.
  • Experience with QuickBooks or similar inventory/accounting systems.
  • Lean or continuous improvement experience in a distribution warehouse.
Working Conditions Full-time, on-site warehouse position. The role involves regular time on the floor handling industrial hoses and fittings, operating material handling equipment, and working in a typical industrial distribution environment. Occasional overtime may be required based on order volume or assembly demands.
This job description outlines the general nature of the role. Duties may evolve based on business needs. The Warehouse Manager is expected to adapt processes and priorities to support both wholesale hose distribution and custom assembly requirements.

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