Job Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for providing leadership and support for growth and development to Warehouse Team Leaders and Material Handlers.

The Warehouse

Manager will provide input, develop, and execute action plans to support the achievement of business goals and strategy. As well, the Warehouse Manager has oversight for the completion of all warehouse activities, ensure efficient and accurate processes, and maximize warehouse productivity.

How Makita Supports Our Team Members

- Company-paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan)
- RSP plans
- Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days

Responsibilities:

- Hire, lead and develop warehouse staff.
- Assess staff activities and provide regular performance-related feedback.
- Conduct employee performance reviews with the Warehouse Supervisor.
- Track productivity daily to meet and exceed the budget targets.
- Develop and monitor KPIs for warehouse operations.
- Oversee inbound container schedule, plan their receiving, and allocate workforce accordingly.
- Schedule weekly manpower requirements based on projected volumes. Arrange the warehouse to optimize space and improve efficiencies.
- Organize cycle counts to ensure physical inventory matches the system inventory data and adjust, if needed.
- Organize the warehouse for inventory and lead the inventory process.
- Maintain records, report relevant information, and prepare necessary documentation.
- Maintain secure and healthy work environment by ensuring regulatory and company standard and practices are adhered to.




- Communicate and collaborate with the other departments, such as Customer Service, IT, Inventory, Logistics and Purchasing, to meet company objectives.
- Perform other job-related duties/projects as assigned.

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

- Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or relevant field.
- A minimum of five (5) years of Supervisory experience, preferably in a warehouse.
- Fluent in English, excellent communication (oral and written) and professional demeanor.
- Superior computer: MS-Office, AS400
- Forklift certification.

What you bring to the team?

- Accountability: able to ensure the job is completed within assigned timelines; holding yourself and others accountable for the expectations.
- Organization: create and keep deadlines, prioritize tasks for you and your team, delegation, multi-tasking, and planning.
- Attention to Detail: attentive to detail with proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Leadership: works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement, and direction.
- Analytical: identify a problem or issue, gather information, develop a solution. Driven to learn, research and improve processes.
- Manual Dexterity:



ability to use a variety of tools and equipment from computers to hand tools.
- Interpersonal: relate well with people, effective/active listener, collaborate and work well with others.
- Able to operate office equipment such as computers, telephones, and facsimile machines

Recruitment & Accessibility Statements

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Makita Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

We thank all those who apply for employment opportunities, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Every application is initially reviewed by a member of the HR team. Applications that advance may then undergo an AI-assisted review by the hiring manager to support the evaluation of experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. AI is used solely as a support tool; all applications are personally reviewed by members of the Makita hiring team, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Makita Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We value workplace diversity and provide inclusive, barrier-free recruitment in accordance with Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. Accommodation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:
- warehouse: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Warehouse Manager (Whitby)
🏢 MAKITA CANADA
📍 Whitby