General Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 27, 2026.
Lead. Optimize. Grow.
Are you ready to take full ownership of a high-impact operation and drive real results? This is your opportunity to lead a dynamic warehouse facility where strategy meets execution and where your leadership directly impacts performance, people, and profitability.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, understand the dynamics of union operations, and want full ownership of an operation, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.
As General Manager, you will provide strategic direction and hands-on operational leadership for a small to mid-sized warehouse with broad responsibilities and complexity. You’ll own the operation end-to-end while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence remain at the forefront. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple facilities across our British Columbia region.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Team Development
Recruit, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Provide ongoing performance feedback to drive productivity and engagement
Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Lead within a unionized environment, partnering effectively with union representatives and ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements
Operational & Financial Performance
Deliver on critical KPIs including Labor to Revenue (LTR), truck turn times, and customer service standards
Analyze warehouse activities and costs to identify process improvements
Manage budgets, capital expenditures, material handling equipment, and space utilization
Drive bottom-line results through strategic planning and execution
Business Growth & Customer Focus
Partner with Sales to support marketing and new account strategies
Participate in prospecting, sales calls, rate development, contract negotiation, and closing
Strengthen customer relationships and ensure service excellence
Safety & Quality Excellence
Champion food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance
Support proper receipt, storage, handling, and distribution processes
Ensure employee health and safety in both cold and dry storage environments
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of Operations Management experience in Supply Chain or related field
Strong experience managing in a unionized environment (highly preferred)
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic and annual operational plans
Strong financial acumen and cost management expertise
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing operational teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Strong communication skills - able to present technical information to diverse audiences
Analytical mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity
The compensation package offered will depend on the candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
Pay Range:$91,400.00 - $142,700.00Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, RRSP matching and paid time off.
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