Manager, Supply Chain

Air Liquide; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialty gases is seeking a Manager for the Supply Chain in Montreal. This role focuses on operational excellence, process improvement, and collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate has 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree, with strong skills in operations, communication, and supply chain management. The company promotes diversity and inclusion in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in Operations.
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes.
• Experience using analytics to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and compliance culture.
• Develop a mid to long-term roadmap for the Regional supply chain.
• Manage all phases of process improvement projects.

Skills

Operations experience

Supply chain processes

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Customer-focused behavior

Coaching abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

SAP

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The manager – Supply chain is responsible for promoting a business operation excellence culture by identifying, developing, and implementing process/solutions/initiatives to improve the entire supply chain. The role requires viewing all processes in a complete ‘business cycle’ context and gaining buy-in from all stakeholders for deploying solutions. Solutions will require a solid understanding of business processes, procedures, and technology tools. The Manager must be able to analyze, design, test, implement, and train to define or redefine business processes, enabling the Region to achieve its goals and maximize customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote safety and compliance culture, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay. Support operation teams in Safety Management Systems and Accident and Injury Reduction Plans.
• In collaboration with VP Operations, develop a mid to long-term roadmap for the Regional supply chain, including reliability, efficiency, digitalization, and AI. Benchmark against other entities to identify best practices.
• Work with process leaders to identify and develop process improvement opportunities, including annual planning and budgeting.
• Draft business case justifications for management approval.
• Demonstrate financial acumen to support opportunities.
• Manage all phases of process improvement projects to enhance supply chain and customer experience.
• Maintain knowledge of SOPs, Safety Management System, SAP, and other tools. Support training and audits on SOPs and systems.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees and coach managers for operational excellence.
• Establish process metrics and measures to ensure improvements deliver results and enable quick remediation.
• Communicate progress, obstacles, and improvement suggestions with leadership. Address ineffective processes impacting transaction accuracy.
• Assist leaders in improving transactional accuracy and ERP proficiency.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration across departments.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate performance, safety, inventory, SOP compliance, and training gaps.
• Perform other projects or initiatives as assigned.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 10 years of progressive experience in Operations.
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes.
• Experience using analytics to inform decisions.
• Problem-solving skills with solutions focus.
• Innovative thinking and challenging the status quo.
• Strong partnership and influence skills across a decentralized organization.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused behavior and relationship management skills.
• Diplomatic in difficult situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration.
• Coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. We believe diversity fosters innovation and success.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

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