Distribution Center Manager

Altis Recruitment; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits from day one

RRSP and DPSP matching

Four weeks’ vacation

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Distribution Center Manager in Mississauga to oversee operations at a large unionized facility. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and ensure service excellence while handling labour relations effectively. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term growth. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in distribution management, strong financial skills, and the ability to engage high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations for a large, unionized distribution centre.
• Own budget creation and allocation, monthly forecasting, and financial discussions.
• Manage labour relations strategically, navigating union conversations.
• Partner with client stakeholders to ensure service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation optimization, and safety culture.

Skills

5+ years of experience as a Distribution Center Manager

5+ years in a unionized warehouse setting

Strong financial acumen

Experience in multi-client or complex automated operations

Ability to build engaged, high-performing teams

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Location: Mississauga, ON, On-site Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication required

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is proud to partner with a global third‑party logistics organization to hire a Distribution Center Manager for one of its largest and most strategic sites in Mississauga.

This is a high‑impact leadership role overseeing a 150‑employee, unionized distribution centre serving complex, high‑profile clients in telecommunications, healthcare, and manufacturing. You will lead a team of Operations Managers and functional leaders, drive performance across a partially automated environment, and play a key role in labour relations, financial oversight, and client experience. This is a site where leadership presence matters and where your ability to balance operational excellence with employee engagement will directly influence long‑term success.

What’s in it for You

You will join an organization known for internal mobility, strong employee engagement, and a people‑first culture. With an active social committee, consistent recognition initiatives, and a collaborative leadership team, this is a workplace that values both performance and community.

This permanent opportunity offers a competitive base salary of $102,000 to $127,000 plus performance bonus, comprehensive benefits from day one, RRSP and DPSP matching, four weeks’ vacation, and meaningful long‑term growth potential.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead end‑to‑end operations for a large, unionized distribution centre, overseeing multiple client accounts and a team of six direct reports.
• You’ll own budget creation and allocation, monthly forecasting, and financial performance discussions with senior leadership.
• You’ll manage labour relations strategically, navigating union conversations with confidence and professionalism.
• You’ll partner closely with on‑site client stakeholders to ensure service excellence, retention, and long‑term growth.
• You’ll drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation optimization, safety culture, and ESG priorities across the site.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Distribution Center Manager within a 3PL or large‑scale distribution environment
• 5+ years operating in a unionized warehouse setting, with direct labour relations exposure
• Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and P&L accountability
• Experience leading multi‑client or complex automated operations
• Proven ability to build engaged, high‑performing teams
• Post‑secondary education in Business, Engineering, or a related field is an asset

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who has already operated at this level and can confidently lead a complex, unionized site. This is one of our most important locations, and we need a leader who balance strong operational discipline with genuine employee engagement.”

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.