(CAN) Manager, Production (Days)

Walmart Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada Maple DC is seeking a results-driven leader to optimize product flow, ensure timely store fulfillment, and drive performance across receiving, order filling, and shipping.

You will set SOPs, coach Team Leaders, monitor KPIs, and manage budgets to improve capacity and efficiency, while collaborating with HR and other DCs on ongoing operational initiatives.

This full-time role requires strong planning, cost control, and a focus on quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Age – 18 or older

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules production to be productive, safe, and cost-efficient.
• Establishes SOPs and trains employees on proper execution.
• Sets objectives and provides direction to Team Leaders.
• Monitors KPIs and productivity reports; creates improvement plans.
• Works with HR to address performance issues.
• Reviews budgets and staffing to align with forecasts.
• Participates in planning meetings with other DCs to share improvements.
• Recommends process improvements to raise efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Leadership coaching

KPI analysis

Budget management

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager, this position is responsible for optimizing product flow through the DC, resulting in timely, accurate store fulfillment. Utilizing an in depth knowledge of all processes, technologies and systems, this role provides timely direction to functional leads to meet production KPIs on a day to day basis in receiving, order-filling and shipping and contributes to development of strategic operational plans to increase the overall capacity & efficiency of the DC. Oversees all daily work activities to ensure customer quality, productivity, service and delivery commitments are met.

What You’ll Do

• On a daily basis, plans and schedules production to ensure they are carried out in a productive, safe, and cost-efficient manner. This role interacts frequently (multiple times per shift) with the onsite Production Support team and Team Leaders to ensure optimal efficiency, flow and throughput.
• Establishes area-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes and ensures department employees are adequately trained in their proper execution. Reviews all associated reports, and documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Sets and communicates departmental objectives. Provides direction, support, and coaching to Team Leaders in the fulfillment of their responsibilities and the accomplishment of objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes the daily productivity report (TPR), the key performance indicators (KPIs), and employee productivity reports. Devises action plans as appropriate to address any areas of substandard performance.
• Works closely with on-site Human Resources department to address employee performance issues in accordance with policies.
• Reviews and audits current budget expenditures for cost savings or efficiency opportunities. Reviews staffing schedules and allocation of resources to ensure levels are consistent with budget forecasts.
• Attends and/or conducts planning meetings, task forces, and workgroups with other Area Managers/other DCs to review common issues and identify opportunities for improvement. Facilitates a variety of departmental and operational meetings to ensure open two-way communication.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements in operational procedures, productivity standards, staff planning and allocation, working conditions and use of equipment in order to increase efficiency of department.

The pay range for this position is $74,400.00 - $93,000.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 74,400.00 à 93,000.00. La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.

Minimum Qualifications

Age – 18 or older

Preferred Qualifications

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

360 SHIPWILL ST, MAPLE, ON L6A 5E2, Canada

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