Distribution Centre Manager

Fuze HR; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a passionate Distribution Centre Manager to drive efficiency and operational excellence. The role involves managing a diverse workforce in a unionized environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a positive work culture. Candidates should have significant management experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Excellent team of managerial reports

Competitive salary

Strong annual bonus

Pension plan

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• At least 10 years managing a large operation.
• Experience with union and non-union employees.
• Ability to communicate with Union leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations in a high-volume distribution centre.
• Oversee logistics activities including Delivery and Warehouse operations.
• Hire, manage, and train all reports.

Skills

Management experience

Negotiation skills

Change management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education in supply chain

Job description

FuzeHR is seeking a passionate, experienced Distribution Centre Manager looking to take their career to the next level! This is the perfect opportunity for a skilled leader of people and processes to make a significant impact on an industry-leading organization; we’re looking for a Manager who can effectively bridge the gap between employees, union leaders, and senior management, while driving efficiency and continuous improvement of warehouse / distribution operations long term. If you’re a Distribution Centre Manager with great people skills, the ability to drive positive change, and commitment to operational excellence, we want to meet you!!

What are the Perks?

• Excellent team of managerial / supervisory reports, diverse workforce
• Competitive salary – $115-125k for qualified individuals!
• Strong annual bonus (15%)
• Pension plan
• Excellent benefits and other perks!
• Senior manager capacity; this role reports directly to the GM!

What are the Responsibilities?

• Manage day to day operations in a fast-paced, high volume distribution centre
• Oversee people and processes, including a few direct reports (managers / supervisors) and many indirect reports
• Ensure efficiency of all logistics activities, including Delivery, Fleet, and Warehouse operations
• Hire, manage, train, and encourage ongoing development of all reports, provide coaching and performance remediation as necessary
• Establish, enforce, and refine distribution targets while effectively managing KBIs
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting operations for the distribution centre, develop sales centre DC budget
• Communicate daily plans, ensure compliance with company, facility, and industry policies (OSHA, safety, DoT, federal guidelines)
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency, drive operational excellent from a company perspective
• Work with the labour force and union representatives to ensure cohesiveness and improve culture on an ongoing basis

What are the Requirements?

• Strong management experience is critical; specifically management of a combination of union and non-union employees
• At least 10 years of experience managing a large, multi-faceted operation with robust supply chain disciplines
• Collaborative, inclusive management style with the ability to gain buy-in / influence others tactfully
• Demonstrable experience communicating with Union leaders, effective negotiation skills
• Excellent change management abilities, must be adept at motivating others and encouraging them to adapt while maintaining strong culture and positive work environment
• Must be business-savvy, with solid presentation skills; the ability to present confidently to senior management, executives, other leaders, and subordinates will be very advantageous in this role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expert level knowledge of regulatory compliance and OSHA standards and, demonstrable experience tracking and reporting KPI’s
• Post-secondary education within a relevant supply chain discipline

Summary

Are you a talented manager ready for a new adventure? Do you pride yourself on your ability to take a collaborative & diplomatic approach to leadership? Have you led a diverse, multi-cultural workforce to success within a heavily unionized environment? Are you a confident, capable driver of warehouse & distribution operations? Reach out today for immediate consideration!

BRBC

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