Senior Manager, Warehouse Operations

DENSO; Guelph; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Manager for Warehouse Operations. This role requires overseeing all warehouse and logistics management activities, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, and leading teams to meet customer demands. Candidates should have over 7 years of warehouse management experience and a proven track record in a senior leadership position. Competitive salary of CAD $135,000-$150,000 with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and career development.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of warehouse management experience with 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations and planning.
• Experience in OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop warehouse strategy aligning with goals and customer demands.
• Lead warehouse operations driving efficiency and productivity.
• Set KPIs and monitor performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse operations management

Team leadership

Lean methodologies

Inventory management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business administration

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

ERP systems (CIGMA)

Job description

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Manager for Warehouse Operations has overall accountability for mid- and long-term activities by overseeing Warehouse and Logistics Management related to production planning, order fulfillment, all aspects of Warehouse Management Operations including Inbound Receiving, Outbound Shipping, Packaging & Logistics and Service.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations:

• Develop and implement warehouse strategy, aligning with operations and goals and customer demands.
• Support in decision making for component inventory ordering for domestic and overseas shipments, including review and approval of costs.
• Lead the strategic overhaul of warehouse operations, driving efficiency, safety, and productivity through TPS, Kaizen, and Lean practices.
• Effectively use problem solving tools to identify root cause and implement interim and permanent corrective actions.
• Set clear goals and KPIs, regularly monitoring performance and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
• Serve as the point of escalation for production planning issues, supporting the team in resolving challenges related to scheduling, capacity, demand fluctuations or logistic issues.
• Lead and mentor a minimum 3 managers, providing guidance and support.
  
  

Warehouse Management (Inbound, Outbound, Logistics, Inventory Control)

• Accountable for all warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, physical inventory counts, and shipping.
• Implement, manage, and optimize Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accurate inventory tracking, efficient ordering processing, picking and timely shipments.
• Enhance and implement inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage and align inventory levels with demand forecasts.
• Proven ability to develop start to finish process flows, identifying gaps and lead improvement changes with cross functional teams.
• Provide leadership and guidance in logistics processes, dock audits and transportation management.
• Develop and manage warehouse budgets, Sub direct labor cost, freight, ensuring cost effective operations.
• Leverage lean manufacturing methodologies to influence continuous improvement, sponsor project development, and execution; as well as partner with business partners to streamline processes and foster cross-functional relationships.
• Develop and manage goals and performance objectives (KPIs), performance management and leadership development.
• Design and implement a safe and efficient material conveyance strategy to reduce forklift traffic.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve warehouse policies, procedures, efficiencies to reduce costs, and meet service level agreements and North America standards.
• Participate in weekly, monthly Management meetings including preparing and presenting updates on Delivery, Production Planning, and Inventory Management
• Assist director in all aspects of organizational objectives and support, including team morale and interface with senior leadership regarding solutions to complex issues.
• Manage increasingly competing priorities and deadlines, providing outstanding support to our internal partners and external customers.
• Utilize pull system philosophy (Repetitive and Non-Repetitive Kanban) and Heijunka to manage flow of information and material, and constraint management.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency to support and remain actively present on the warehouse floor to identify, support and solve issues.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing warehouse management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of Warehouse operations and planning experience (management level) with proven understanding of planning, forecasting and customer demand understanding of component inventory ordering
• Proven experience in OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment.
• Proven ability to lead and manage large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge or of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control processes, and ERP systems (CIGMA).
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and performance tracking
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, create reports to make factual data driven decisions.
• Experience creating cross functional process flows (Visio) and leading gap analysis and process improvements.
• Strong background in problem solving, root cause analysis, kaizens or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, Business administration or equivalent related work experience.
  
  

Salary CAD $135,000-$150,000.

Benefits Summary

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Registered Pension Plan
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center (varies by location)
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Cafeteria and food markets (varies by location)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)