Operations Manager

Farmer's Business Network, Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AgTech company is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee warehousing operations. The role involves hiring and training staff, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in warehouse management and a solid understanding of safety regulations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years working experience in product distribution.
• Proven work experience managing warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of legal documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehousing operations including hiring and training staff.
• Ensure timely processing of customer orders.
• Create a safe working environment through compliance and training.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Crisis Resolution

Safety Compliance

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in management or related fields

Job description

Farmers Business Network ( FBN ) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an integrated, technology-enabled agricultural platform.

We offer high ROI farm inputs, fintech and sustainability products and services powered by network data, and farm-tested insights from our global farmer community. Our platform helps FBN members make confident decisions to ensure the economic viability of their farms, while also empowering them to be a part of the solution as the global community confronts its most pressing issues: providing food security for a growing population, transitioning to more sustainable agriculture, and responding to climate change.

We are a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven AgTech company that offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as boundless career mobility. We are backed by top investors, including Fidelity, ADM, Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, T Rowe Price and Temasek. We have been featured in these articles by the Wall Street Journal and Forbes , and were also named "One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World " by Fast Company Magazine.

POSITION OVERVIEW
As Warehouse Manager, you will oversee warehousing operations within the functional areas offacilities management, safety, shipping, storing, and distribution of goods. You will be hands-on
and immerse yourself in the trenches to effectively motivate, engage, coach, develop, and leadthe team while driving productivity and growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● In collaboration with Human Resources, hire, train, lead, motivate, mentor and coach thewarehouse team.
● Ensure timely processing of customer orders through adequate staffing and training.
● Facility management including qualifying vendors for warehouse supplies, maintenanceand material handling equipment.
● Create a safe environment in the warehouse, offices and grounds through inspections,maintenance, training, safety meetings and adherence to all state and local regulatoryrequirements.
● Document inspections and maintenance on material handling vehicles and otherequipment.
● Document all training and safety meetings
● Act as subject matter expert for the warehouse management system
● Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all colleagues, customers,vendors, suppliers & visitors.
● Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.
● Create a Warehouse Operations Manual and continuously update product receipt,pick/pack/ship and returns procedures as necessary
● Act as primary backup to the Inventory Manager position

● Assist FBN fleet management team, to schedule and coordinate fleet service pm’s,required c-vips and licenses.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
● 5 to 7 years working experience in product distribution field
● Is process driven and uses data to improve operations deficiencies and drive change.
● Proven work experience managing warehouse operations and personnel
● Knowledge of the safety and legal documentation processes for handling relatedwarehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL)
● Currently possesses or can acquire a Manitoba Pesticide Dispenser certificate.
● Should have excellent leadership and administration skills and abilities
● Ability to effectively manage time, resolve crisis and decision making
● Ability to efficiently coordinate workings with internal and external workers of thecompany
● Ability to work multiple shifts as necessary and weekend shifts during March-May peakseason

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s or associate degree in management, administration, supply chain, customerservice, or relevant hands on work experience
● Certified, or ability to be certified on equipment
● Knowledge of AWSA. Agrichemical Warehouse Safety Association.
● Train the Trainer certification
● Working understanding of WMS system
● CDL license with Hazmat endorsement preferred but not required
● Comply with safety regulations
● Ability to safely handle equipment
● Be able to physically move inventory up to 3,000 lbs w/forklift and lift 60 pound boxes

To understand the physical demands of this job, please clickthis link and refer to Template D

FBN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. FBN considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify programhere . FBN is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please fill out this form .

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