Operations Manager (1-year Contract)

Metro Supply Chain; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with match

Wellness programs

Company events

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Metro Supply Chain is seeking an Operations Manager to direct day-to-day warehouse activities, supervise teams, manage inventory, and ensure safe, efficient operations in alignment with budgets and business plans.

You will lead training, set performance goals, coordinate with customers, vendors and carriers, and drive process improvements across order fulfilment, shipping and receiving while maintaining a safe workplace compliant with regulations.

Qualifications

• Two to Five years of 3PL experience. Prior experience in the logistics industry, including operations management with a concentration in process definition and project management
• Experience in utilization or management of distribution centers
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or combination of education and related experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the success of the operation ensuring adherence to business plans and budgets.
• Oversees warehouse operations, while ensuring established operational procedures are being followed according to company standards to effectively meet/exceed customer requirements.
• Develops and following approval, implements changes to operational systems to improve the flow in customer service, order management and shipping and receiving of customer products on time and undamaged.
• Manages key performance indicators and other related measurements; providing analysis, reporting and recommendations on a timely basis.
• Reviews forecasts, inventory reports, sales order reports, and other available material and devises plans to meet fluctuations in warehousing operation.
• Acts as a liaison between GM and Facility Operations Team and keeps each informed on matters of policy procedure and production performance/problems.
• Ensures that inventory and cycle counts are performed and where necessary, completes appropriate investigation and approved adjustments.
• Provides leadership to facility staff by: Hiring, training, developing and scheduling competent staff
• Articulating the goals of the facility and Company including but not limited to health and safety, productivity, housekeeping
• Providing opportunity for success
• Providing feedback and measurement of success
• Manages ongoing relationships and interactions with: customers, vendors and carriers working to assure adherence to contractual agreements.
• Will ensure that employees are trained as necessary. This includes cross-training to ensure efficient skill levels, soft skills training and certification in accordance with company guidelines and government regulations.

Skills

3PL experience

Logistics planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or combination of education and related experience

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

JOIN OUR TEAMMetro Supply Chain helps businesses build smarter, more responsive logistics networks. For more than 50 years, we have supported growth through tailored solutions, contract logistics expertise and continuous improvement. Today, 9,000 team members operate across 190 sites in North America and the UK, combining infrastructure, automation, robotics, advanced systems and business intelligence to deliver measurable supply chain value. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a leading 3PL provider, Metro Supply Chain builds long-term partnerships based on innovation, performance and trust. As a member of NX Group and a core platform for its global contract logistics business, Metro Supply Chain extends its reach worldwide while contributing proven fulfillment methods and technologies across the group.

Summary

The Operations Manager will direct and coordinate the day-to-day activities of a warehouse operation which includes supervision of the team members, receiving, storage, distribution, systems administration, inventory control, sanitation and maintenance and Customer Service. To oversee warehousing activities in compliance with space availability, order fulfillment and business plans. Ensure the training of employees, setting of performance goals, organization of work, and maintenance of a productive and participatory environment. Other responsibilities will include the management of vendor data, and the ongoing health and safety of Metro Supply Chain through leadership, training, development of policies and procedures, and the issuing of reports.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the success of the operation ensuring adherence to business plans and budgets.
• Oversees warehouse operations, while ensuring established operational procedures are being followed according to company standards to effectively meet/exceed customer requirements.
• Develops and following approval, implements changes to operational systems to improve the flow in customer service, order management and shipping and receiving of customer products on time and undamaged.
• Manages key performance indicators and other related measurements; providing analysis, reporting and recommendations on a timely basis.
• Reviews forecasts, inventory reports, sales order reports, and other available material and devises plans to meet fluctuations in warehousing operation.
• Acts as a liaison between GM and Facility Operations Team and keeps each informed on matters of policy procedure and production performance/problems.
• Ensures that inventory and cycle counts are performed and where necessary, completes appropriate investigation and approved adjustments.
• Provides leadership to facility staff by:
• Hiring, training, developing and scheduling competent staff
• Articulating the goals of the facility and Company including but not limited to health and safety, productivity, housekeeping
• Providing opportunity for success
• Providing feedback and measurement of success
• Manages ongoing relationships and interactions with: customers, vendors and carriers working to assure adherence to contractual agreements.
• Will ensure that employees are trained as necessary. This includes cross-training to ensure efficient skill levels, soft skills training and certification in accordance with company guidelines and government regulations.
• Accountable for the facility safety programs in order to provide a safe workplace for all employees and within the regulations of local and provincial legislations.
• Accountable for the monitoring, achievement and improving of Performance/Activity Indicators (KPIs & KAIs) pertaining to operational efficiency, quality and safety within the facility.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.

Experience

• Two to Five years of 3PL experience. Prior experience in the logistics industry, including operations management with a concentration in process definition and project management
• Experience in utilization or management of distribution centers

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or combination of education and related experience

Why Join Us

• Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
• A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
• Company team wear allowance
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.