Operations Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as an Operations Manager in Montreal. Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring high-quality delivery of third-party logistics services. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Supply Chain Management and extensive experience in a leadership role within a distribution center environment, supported by the opportunity for career growth and personal development.

Benefits

Medical / dental benefits package

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical/Manufacturing/Retail distribution.
• 1+ years with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in site leadership with 50+ indirect reports.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of multi-client warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with QSHE and GMP.
• Train new hires and ongoing employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Montreal site is looking for a new Operations Manager to join our Contract Logistics team.

Your Role

As the Operations Manager you are responsible for directing the daily activities of this multi-client warehouse, including labor scheduling, supervision and the proper utilization of manpower, equipment and space for the safe, high-quality and productive delivery of third-party logistics services to the client. You will report directly to the Distribution Center Manager.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure new hires are thoroughly trained, and ongoing training is provided to all employees to ensure their continued success
• Oversee associates, manage work schedules, and ensure attendance is accurately recorded
• Maintain employee awareness and compliance with QSHE (Quality, Safety & Health, Environment)
• Analyze process improvements and rollout of the agreed next steps
• Establishes a clear communication channel between our internal and external stakeholders
• Make recommendations to improve operations using continuous improvement techniques, drive cost-saving initiatives, and track savings
• You will assist Distribution Center Manager to establish and ensure the execution of operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials and inventory accuracy, and driving active safety programs
• Ensure that all quality and regulatory requirements of Health Canada and other applicable authorities and client requirements are met
• Comply with GMP requirements as applicable to ensure that allquality and regulatory requirements of Health Canada and other applicable authorities and client requirements are met.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical / Manufacturing / Retail distribution center environment is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a site leadership role (50+ indirect reports)
• Knowledge of various production and quality systems (GxP, GMP, ISO, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, ;
• Proficient in Word, Excel (maintain complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint
• 1+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Improvement

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical / dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-ONSITE

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