Company Overview

Gerrie Electric is a multi-branch, family-owned electrical distribution company with a long-standing history of growth and operational excellence. The organization has expanded consistently through new branches, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives, while maintaining a strong entrepreneurial and hands-on culture.

Known for its deeply embedded service mindset and strong relationships across customers, employees, and partners, Gerrie Electric prioritizes long-term value creation over short-term results. The company also places a strong emphasis on innovation and technology, leveraging systems and data to drive efficiency, scalability, and continued growth within a multi-generational leadership structure.

Life at Gerrie

At Gerrie Electric, we’re more than a company—we’re a family.

Driven by our purpose to passionately help our customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences, everything we do starts with people. We’ve built a culture where you’re supported, challenged, and inspired to grow.

Our values come to life every day:

- We create an inspiring culture where ideas matter and people thrive
- We act with integrity in all we do, building trust through every interaction
- We foster a caring, nurturing family environment where you truly belong

Here, relationships come first. We celebrate wins together, support each other through challenges, and take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a difference. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a career, be part of something bigger, and grow alongside a team that feels like family—Gerrie Electric is that place.

Position Summary The Warehouse Manager leads and manages day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure products are received, stored, and shipped accurately and on time while maintaining safety standards, reinforcing process adherence, and driving operational excellence.

Reports to: Director of DC and Logistics Operations

Key Accountabilities

Safety, Compliance and Policy Enforcement





- Ensure adherence to established warehouse procedures and company policies.
- Participate in and support Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) initiatives.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across the warehouse.

Team Leadership

- Manage personnel including scheduling, payroll, and vacation planning.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and training to ensure staff competency and performance.
- Foster accountability and clarity in roles and expectations.
- Establish development and succession plans for team members.
- Develop team capability and strengthen the internal talent pipeline.

Operational Oversight and Execution

- Oversee all daily warehouse activities to ensure accurate receiving, storage, and shipping.
- Ensure inbound and outbound operations meet service level expectations.
- Provide real-time problem solving and operational guidance to maintain workflow continuity.
- Operational Execution and Workforce Management.

Continuous Improvement and Performance Management

- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Monitor operational performance and adjust staffing or processes as needed.
- Drive a culture of operational excellence and performance accountability.

Key Measures of Success

Safe and Compliant Workplace

- All team members operate in a safe workplace and return home safely each day.
- Full adherence to warehouse procedures and safety policies.
- Reduced safety incidents through proactive oversight and enforcement.

Team Performance

- Workforce scheduling and resource planning support operational efficiency.
- Staff confidence, skill development, and performance consistency improve.




- Operational disruptions caused by staffing or training gaps are reduced.

Team Development

- Established development and succession plans for team members.
- Improved team capability and internal talent pipeline.

“Day’s Business in a Day” Execution

- All inbound and outbound orders are processed within 24 hours.
- No operational backlog accumulation across receiving, picking, or shipping.
- Consistent service performance aligned to company standards.

Improved Operational Efficiency

- Continuous process improvements implemented to enhance productivity.
- Reduced errors in receiving, storage, and shipping through disciplined oversight.

Education Required

- Post-secondary education, ideally in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.

Skills and Experience Required Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and workflow management, with experience overseeing daily activities and ensuring efficient, consistent execution.

7–10 years of progressive warehouse operations experience, including 3–5 years in a management role overseeing people, safety, and operational performance.

People Management and Team Oversight

Experience managing personnel, including scheduling, payroll, and vacation planning, with the ability to lead, support, and hold teams accountable.

Process, Safety and Compliance

Demonstrates the ability to enforce procedures and policies, with hands-on safety leadership experience (including JHSC participation) and a strong commitment to safe operations.

Systems and Operational Knowledge

Solid computer and product knowledge to support warehouse functions, reporting, and day-to-day operational needs.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Applies practical, common-sense judgment to resolve issues and support smooth daily operations.

Execution and Leadership Traits

Accountable and results-driven leader who is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and reliable. Maintains composure under pressure, demonstrates flexibility, and leads by example with strong work ethic and sound judgment.

📌 Afternoon Warehouse Manager - Distribution Centre (Burlington)
🏢 Gerrie Electric Wholesale
📍 Burlington