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Job Description
We are currently searching for an ambitious Warehouse Operations Manager for our manufacturing team in London, Ontario. Our ideal candidate will guide all aspects of the day-to-day warehouse operations encompassing inbound, outbound and supporting departments.
If you are a warehouse strategy professional, passionate about boosting efficiency and a dynamic, hands-on leader please contact us today!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cultivate and empower a dedicated team of 150+ warehouse employees, ensuring unparalleled customer service and shipping
- Uphold exceptional levels of accuracy, safety and performance in the daily functions of a well-structured, high-performing warehouse environment
- Execute on all best practices to achieve positive results for company Key Performance Indicators
- Manage inbound/outbound logistics, material movement, cycle counts
- Champions a culture of Zero is Possible driving safety initiatives to meet company safety targets
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to support long-term strategic initiatives/projects
- Demonstrate continuous improvement by reducing process waste, non-value-added activities
- Plans, implements, and communicates change initiatives to meet annual budget requirements
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of the Warehouse activities, improving warehouse practices to drive an efficient and cost-effective order fulfillment process
- Maintain 5S standards and ensure employees are performing tasks safely and in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation
- Provide direction to the warehouse team (shipping, receiving, material handlers)
- Ensure the timely, efficient, and cost-effective shipping of product to customers
- Plan and maintain staffing levels and shift schedules to achieve company objectives/budgets
- Provide effective training for staff to support a high-performance work culture
- Maintain accurate shipping documentation, manifests, receipts; generate reports, as required
- Conduct regular cycle counts & implement permanent corrective actions for any discrepancies
- Ensure the warehouse is compliant with all Goods Manufacturing Practices and Goods Warehousing Practices
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree, Post Secondary education in Materials Management/Supply Chain, etc.
- 5 years warehouse management experience, 3 years leading a team
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with leaders & fostering positive working relationships
- Experience with lean manufacturing, warehouse and order fulfillment processes
- Lean Six Sigma would be an asset
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, SAP knowldege, ERP systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills
- Ability to resolve operational and people problems in a courteous manner
- Strong team player with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Comprehensive understanding of Ontario occupational health & safety, labour, and employment standards to ensure regulatory compliance