Afternoon Warehouse Manager - Distribution Centre

Burlington, ON, CA

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 robust 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.
- 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 secure environment 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

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