Manager Operations

WESCO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Calgary is looking for a Manager – Operations to oversee all aspects of the facility, ensure exceptional customer service, and manage a diverse team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of operations experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing employee performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving efficiencies using LEAN methodologies. This role requires a proactive approach to order fulfillment and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' operations experience in distribution center facilities preferred.
• Experience managing a group or team of individuals and/or indirectly supervising support staff.
• Ability to travel 0-25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of location including order fulfillment and shipping.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and inclusive workplace.
• Manage, coach, and mentor employees.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

As the Manager – Operations, you will manage multiple priorities in a customer-centered environment. You will lead a diverse group of team members, which can include Operations Associates, Drivers and Administrative Coordinators. You will interact with other internal departments such as Sales in addition to external customer support and interactions. You will provide exceptional customer service through order fulfilment and problem resolution. You will oversee key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain and improve service quality. You may manage employees in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the location to include accurate on time order fulfillment and shipping, on time receiving, manage working capital (as it relates to Operations), inventory and quality management systems.

• Management responsibility of a location that could include multiple warehouse management systems and/or multifaceted customer value added services.

• Maintains a safe, secure and inclusive workplace.

• Manages, coaches, mentors, hires and trains employees. This also includes performance management.

• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and audit standards (e.g. internal controls, ISO 9000).

• Manages expense-based profit and loss statement (P&L) to plan.

• Drives efficiencies within the facility using LEAN methodologies.

• Maintains facility tour-ready standards.

• Ensures preventative maintenance of the facility and all equipment (e.g. material handling equipment, wire cutting machines, racking systems, warehouse infrastructure).

• Matches facility capacities to customer/sales professionals’ expectations. Works with sales professionals and leadership to ensure alignment with market strategy and accurately set customer expectations.

• Works with other support departments such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources and Finance.

• Actively engaged in developing annual budgets for the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 5+ years’ operations experience, specifically in distribution center facilities preferred

• Experience managing a group or team of individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Teams, Power Point)

• Ability to effectively communicate in both group and individual settings

• Capable of handling multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency

• Ability to travel 0-25% of the time

Working Environment

Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.