Manager, Warehouse, Contract

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bottling company in Toronto is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of its facility. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety and manufacturing practices, and driving improvements in warehouse performance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, strong leadership skills, and have at least 3-5 years of experience in warehouse or inventory management. A Bachelor's Degree and SAP knowledge are preferred. The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years warehouse/inventory experience required.
• Experience managing lead supervisory level employees.
• Comprehensive understanding of Ontario occupational health & safety.
• Ability to manage a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Goods Manufacturing and Warehousing Practices.
• Manage warehouse team leads and warehouse functions.
• Drive safety initiatives to meet company targets.
• Promote growth of employee competencies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration with union leaders

Managing large teams

PC and database skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Forklift certification

Job description

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of the Distribution Center, the Warehouse Manager will be responsible for one of Coke Canada’s warehouse facilities. This role has several direct reports and a large number indirect reports. The primary responsibility is managing day‑to‑day activities to ensure the timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of Coke Canada products. This role requires a combination of leadership, organizational skills, and a keen understanding of warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute on all best practices to achieve positive results for company Key Performance Indicators
• Ensure the warehouse is compliant with all Goods Manufacturing Practices and Goods Warehousing Practices
• Manage within labor and OPEX budget, through reconciliation and report on all Warehouse General Labourer accounts at month end budget meetings
• Manage warehouse team leads and warehouse functions
• Promotes the growth of people’s competencies and careers
• Proactively hire, train, develop employees to meet the seasonal demands of the operation
• Accountable to scheduling the warehouse team members to meet the demands of the facility
• Plans, implements, and communicates change initiatives to meet annual budget requirements (Performance improvement)
• Drive year over year improvements in relation to inventory. BDL (Brakage, Damage & Loss of Inventory) & FEFO (First Expiry, First Out)
• Builds trust with unionized employees and collaborate with the Union Committee to uphold positive relationships. Support in all matters pertaining to the CBA
• Secure company assets and uphold the maintenance requirements of the facility and equipment
• Champions a culture of Zero is Possible and drives safety initiatives to meet company safety targets
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to support long‑term strategic infrastructure initiatives and projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years warehouse/inventory experience required
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with union leaders and fostering positive working relationships
• Requires experience managing lead supervisory level employees
• Intermediate PC and database skills
• Comprehensive understanding of Ontario occupational health & safety, labour, and employment standards to ensure regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage a 24/7 operation (flexing onto different shifts)
• Experience leading large teams through transformational change
• Business acumen and solid presentation skills for multiple audiences
• SAP knowledge a plus
• Lean Six Sigma would be an asset
• Forklift certification a plus

About Us

Coca‑Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling, please visit cokecanada.com

Important

All offers of employment at Coca‑Cola Canada Bottling Limited (“Coke Canada Bottling”) are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third‑party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and drivers abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns in regards to this once you are contacted for further consideration.

Coke Canada Bottling is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce with several programs, policies and resources in place to support our people. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition Services team by calling 1‑844‑383‑2653 or email [e-mail].