LOGISTICS MANAGER

Nortera; Ingersoll; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee distribution activities and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a similar role, a commitment to safety, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Flexible work schedule

Complete social benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience desired in a similar role.
• Demonstrated health & safety and food safety competency.
• Outgoing and approachable with the ability to inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead team meetings and process improvement efforts.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and departmental budget.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety practices

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related discipline

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

Overview

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why Choose Nortera

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and vacation policy
• Flexible work schedule in hybrid mode
• Complete range of social benefits (telemedicine) and employee assistance program (EAP)
• Possibility of contributing to an RPP with employer contribution
• Participation in a volunteer day at the employer''s expense
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Pay Range: CA$98,571 to CA$109,523

Responsibilities And Duties

The Logistics Manager will be responsible and committed to respecting the values and achieving the objectives of the organization. Innovative and efficient, they will be responsible for planning, organizing, managing inventory, and overseeing the performance and financial results of all distribution activities at the site. In addition, they will have to ensure the constant development of opportunities, customer service, and the improvement of internal processes. The following tasks will be under the direct responsibility of the Manager:

• Lead regularly scheduled team meetings and process improvement teams;
• Act as a valued member of the facilities daily management system and continuous improvement program;
• Foster a culture of warehouse safety, food safety, waste reduction program; ensure objectives are met while continually optimizing strategic vision by analyzing, planning, and implementing process improvements;
• Develop a working knowledge of lift equipment and warehouse processes to support coaching and mentorship of team members;
• Lead, influence, motivate, and liaise with team members and peers in a diverse working environment;
• Support leaders in onboarding of new team members; team member training and work performance management, at times participate in recruitment functions;
• Conduct regular departmental tours and participate in meetings and safety inspections as needed;
• Oversee Inventory accuracy, investigations, cycle count program, and department budget addressing variances;
• Oversee and identify building maintenance, corrective measures, and corrective actions follow-up;
• Monitor scheduling of team members to ensure proper staffing; identify staffing needs;
• Proactively support development and job transfers to support workforce planning;
• Oversee completion of daily shift reports, action plan logs, and communication of variances to team members;
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Committed to servicing all customers in a safety-oriented environment;
• Excellent interpersonal/listening skills to interact with a diverse workforce; a communicator with proven leadership abilities;
• Demonstrated occupational health & safety and food safety competency (hazard recognition, legislation, safety practices);
• Computer systems, WMS, and TMS experience;
• Innovative, resourceful, with a continuous improvement mindset;
• Committed to personal development;
• Outgoing, visible, and approachable with the ability to inspire and influence others;
• Problem solver with the courage to lead change; resolve conflict; respected and respectful.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience are desired in a similar role

Education

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Work location: In person

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.