Manager, Distribution Center - Canada

Southwire Company; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Financial coaching

Personal days

Disability insurance

EAP

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee the Canadian distribution center and ensure high-quality delivery to customers. You will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and align operations with safety and quality standards.

Travel up to 25% domestically; a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years' experience are required, with 8–11 years preferred. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, budgeting, and developing leaders to sustain growth and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of experience required.
• 8–11 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees the Canadian distribution center to ensure high-quality delivery of products to customers.
• Develops and implements continuous improvement strategies to achieve site performance objectives.
• Drives team performance and resolves escalated issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Promotes safety and compliance with applicable policies and OHS standards.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to identify operational improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Coordinates training and development programs to build employee capability and ensure consistent service delivery.

Skills

SAP Applications

Strategic Planning

Quality Control

Workflow Management

Accountability

Budgeting

Procurement

Shipping And Receiving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

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If you are looking to grow your career by digging your hands into various aspects of wire and cable manufacturing in a fun, innovative and diverse culture, then this is the job for you!

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well‑being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Role Type:

Travel Requirements: In this position, you must be able to travel throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico as may be required from time to time.

Job Summary

Leads and oversees the Canadian distribution center to ensure high-quality delivery of products to customers. Develops and implements continuous improvement strategies to achieve site performance objectives. Drives team performance and resolves escalated issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts operations in a manner that promotes a safe work environment in compliance with applicable provincial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and company standards.


• Adjusts departmental plans, priorities, and processes to optimize resource utilization while achieving quality, service, and customer satisfaction objectives.


• Partners with managers to establish, monitor, and maintain performance standards, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.


• Allocates staffing, equipment, and operational resources effectively to meet changing business conditions and short- and long-term demand forecasts.


• Develops and implements tactical and operational plans for the Distribution Centre to enhance service levels, efficiency, and overall operational performance.


• Ensures compliance with company policies, industry requirements, and applicable federal, provincial, and local employment and regulatory obligations.


• Collaborates cross-functionally to identify operational improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and customer experience.


• Coordinates training and development programs to build employee capability, support safety and operational standards, and ensure consistency in service delivery.


• Recruits, develops, and mentors customer-focused leaders, fostering an inclusive culture of engagement, continuous learning, and professional growth.


• Manages employee performance and development through regular coaching, audits, and operational reviews to ensure service quality, consistency, and operational excellence.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

5-7 Years Experience

Preferred Education & Experience

8-11 Years of Experience

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: Yes

Number of direct reports: 5-10

Travel

Domestic, occasionally international - up to 25% of time

Physical Requirements

Moving - 30% of time

Sitting - 70% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Business Insights

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Values Differences

Skills

SAP Applications

Strategic Planning

Quality Control

Warehouse Management Systems

Safety Standards

Workflow Management

Accountability

Budgeting

Procurement

Shipping And Receiving

• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)


• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays


• Pension Plan


• One-on-one financial coaching with an independent Certified Financial Planner


• Personal Days


• Long & Short-Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Referral Program


• Tuition Reimbursement Programs


• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities