Posted 6 days ago
Warehouse and Distribution Manager
@ Spicers Canada
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Spicers Canada is hiring a full-time Warehouse and Distribution Manager in Richmond, reporting to the Vice President, National Operations. The role leads all warehouse and distribution centre operations, including receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, shipping and delivery, and manages supervisors, associates and drivers. The posting asks for 5 to 8 years of warehouse and distribution experience with a supply chain, operations or business diploma, plus forklift, WHMIS and TDG certification.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all warehouse and distribution centre operations
- Manage and develop supervisors, associates and drivers
- Monitor productivity, accuracy and delivery performance
- Oversee facility maintenance, security and contractors
- Lead workplace health and safety initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary diploma in supply chain, operations or business
- 5 to 8 years of warehouse and distribution experience
- Forklift, reach truck, WHMIS and TDG certification
- Experience with WMS and operational reporting tools
- Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification, Reach truck certification, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Supply Chain, Operations, Business |
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Full company description
Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign & display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment. - Forte du soutien d’une entreprise dirigée par la même famille depuis cinq générations, Spicers est un chef de file de la distribution de papier d’impression pour usage commercial, de papier d’affaires, de produits spécialisés, de fournitures d’arts graphiques, d’équipement de signalétique et d’affichage ainsi que de fournitures et d’équipement d’emballage et d’installation.
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,872
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 365
- Reported office locations
- 200 Galcat Drive, Vaughan, Ontario L4L 0B9, CA
- Business categories
- Retail Technology
- Retail
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- Spicers Canada
- Specialties
- Paper
- Packaging
- Graphic Solutions
- Graphic Systems
- Sign & Display
- and Speciality Papers
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign & display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment. - Forte du soutien d’une entreprise dirigée par la même famille depuis cinq générations, Spicers est un chef de file de la distribution de papier d’impression pour…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1904 |
| Specialties | PaperPackagingGraphic SolutionsGraphic SystemsSign & Displayand Speciality Papers |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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We’re based in Vaughan, Ontario, with 13 regional locations that include custom manufacturing facilities in Edmonton, Toronto and Winnipeg, as well as cash and carry locations, product showrooms and equipment demo sites.
We are currently looking for a full-time Warehouse and Distribution Manager located in Richmond, reporting to the Vice President, National Operations.
Your Challenge
Under the supervision of the Vice President, National Operations, the duties and responsibilities of the Warehouse and Distribution Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead all warehouse and distribution centre operations, including receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, and delivery.
- Manage and develop supervisors, warehouse associates, drivers, and support staff.
- Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, housekeeping, and operational excellence.
- Coordinate workflow and resources to optimize productivity, service levels, and operational efficiency.
- Establish and maintain effective warehouse layouts, storage systems, and inventory management practices.
- Monitor productivity, accuracy, and delivery performance through operational KPIs.
- Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to meet customer expectations and business objectives.
- Manage staffing requirements, scheduling, recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
- Oversee facility maintenance, building security, and contractor relationships.
- Lead workplace health and safety initiatives and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and cost control.
- Champion Spicers' Core Values and Leadership Principles.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5-8 years of warehouse and distribution experience, including leadership of large operational teams.
- Proven experience managing receiving, inventory, shipping, and transportation functions.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, and customer service practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
- Experience with performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Experience in paper, packaging, industrial, or distribution-related industries.
- Forklift and reach truck certification.
- WHMIS certification.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification.
- Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) and operational reporting tools
- Regular presence within the warehouse and distribution environment.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Occasional flexible scheduling, including evenings or weekends when operational requirements demand.
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