Logistics Operations Manager

Kuehne Nagel; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel Winnipeg site seeks an experienced Contract Logistics Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end warehouse operations, including labor scheduling, leadership, safety and quality. You will ensure efficient use of manpower, equipment and space, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

The role emphasizes directing daily activities, coordinating with the Distribution Centre Manager to maintain inventory accuracy, and upholding Health Canada and GMP standards

Qualifications

• Direct the daily warehouse operations including labour scheduling and staffing levels.
• Develop and implement plans for staffing based on forecasts and management input.
• Drive safety programs and ensure compliance with QSHE requirements.
• Lead process improvements and a lean culture across the facility.
• Coordinate with Quality Manager to meet health, safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide performance feedback and coaching to personnel.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of warehouse personnel to achieve objectives and communicate goals.
• Organize daily meetings to align operations, quality, service and profitability.
• Establish procedures for inbound/outbound verification, inventory accuracy and disposition of materials.
• Drive cost-effective operation of facility and equipment; pursue continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety policies are applied and monitored daily, weekly and monthly.
• Train, mentor and develop staff; provide informal and formal coaching.
• Oversee QSHE implementation with Site Quality Manager and compliance with Health Canada and GMP requirements.

Skills

Staff leadership

Labour scheduling

Operations management

Safety & QA

Lean / continuous improvement

Training & coaching

Job description

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Operations Manager at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Winnipeg, Canada site is looking for a new Operations Manager to join our Contract Logistics team.

How you create impact

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing the daily activities of the warehouse, including labour scheduling, supervision and the proper utilization of manpower, equipment and space for the safe, high-quality and productive delivery of third-party logistics services to the client.

• Direct the operations of the warehouse personnel to achieve outlined objectives, organize daily meetings / regular communication to establish clear, ambitious and attainable goals across operations, quality and service, QSHE, profitability, etc.;
• Develop and direct work plans to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times, including long range planning of labour needs based on customer sales forecasts and Management input;
• Together with the Distribution Center Manager, establish and ensure the execution of operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials and inventory accuracy, and driving active safety programs;
• Develop and direct programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the facility and of all warehouse equipment, identify and pursue continuous improvement opportunities, and together with the Distribution Centre Manager implement a “lean” culture;
• Develop, implement and direct programs to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property according to company policies and procedures, ensure a culture of safety throughout the organization, and monitor safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis;
• Continuously assess, train, coach, mentor and develop personnel both informally and through formal training programs, provide job performance based feedback;
• Together with the Site Quality Manager, drive QSHE implementation and compliance;
• Ensure that all quality and regulatory requirements of Health Canada and other applicable authorities and client requirements are met;
• Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety & Security programs to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property;
• Comply with GMP requirements as applicable to ensure that all quality and regulatory requirements of Health Canada and other applicable authorities and client requirements are met;

“If you require accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.