Team Leader Warehouse & Packaging Operations

HF Sinclair; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HF Sinclair is seeking a full-time Team Leader for Warehouse & Packaging Operations in Mississauga. This role involves overseeing safety, compliance, and operational efficiency while leading a team of over 60 employees. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics and manufacturing, demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Background in manufacturing or logistics and distribution.
• Experience leading operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Packaging and Warehouse operations are conducted safely.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for packaging and warehouse operations.
• Monitor expenses and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Negotiation

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Technical, Business, or Logistics

Job description

Title: Team Leader Warehouse & Packaging Operations

Date: May 16, 2025

Location: Mississauga, ON, CA, L5J 2Y3

Basic Function

Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), an HF Sinclair company, is seeking a full-time Team Leader for our Warehouse and Packaging Operations. Reporting to the Director of GSC Manufacturing Operations, the Team Leader, Packaging & Warehouse Operations, is a key member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team. The individual’s expertise in Packaging and Warehousing best practices will be vital in achieving Global Supply Chain’s goals in safety, quality, service, and cost. This role involves developing the Manufacturing Business Plan, Capital Budget, and Key Performance Measures, with direct supervision of Packaging and Warehouse Operations in Mississauga.

Job Duties

1. Ensure all Packaging and Warehouse operations are conducted safely.
2. Foster a safety culture that emphasizes hazard identification, behavior-based safety programs, and mutual care.
3. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and company safety procedures, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
4. Provide leadership, strategic direction, and priorities for packaging and warehouse operations, overseeing both salaried and hourly staff in Edmonton & Mississauga.
5. Manage proprietary warehouse operations in Mississauga (National Warehouse).
6. Demonstrate strong Non-Authoritative Leadership (NAL) skills, promoting teamwork and empowerment.
7. Align team efforts with HFC’s Core Values.
8. Monitor expenses and lead continuous improvement initiatives for equipment and processes.
9. Manage relationships, costs, dispatching, and performance of third-party carriers and rail services across Western Canada.
10. Oversee dispatching and performance of third-party package carriers in Mississauga.
11. Optimize and improve cost-effectiveness of PCLI’s packaging and warehouse operations.
12. Ensure compliance with PCLI’s management systems, including ISO 9001, 14001, and IATF 16949.
13. Participate as a member of the Joint Health and Safety team.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (preferably in a unionized environment).
• Background in manufacturing or logistics and distribution.
• Experience leading operational teams.

Education Level

• Post-secondary education in Technical, Business, or Logistics fields preferred; however, a combination of education and experience will be considered.

Required Skills

• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills for large teams.
• Strong authoritative and non-authoritative leadership abilities.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and fostering collaboration.
• Decisiveness supported by sound rationale.
• Ability to prioritize and hold teams accountable to achieve high performance.
• Customer service commitment.
• Advanced negotiation and project management skills.
• Financial acumen and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Analytical skills for data-driven decision making.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

• Lead over 60 unionized and non-unionized employees in Mississauga.
• Member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team.
• Manage relationships with third-party carriers servicing Western Canada.

Work Conditions

• Primarily office work with exposure to packaging, blending, and warehouse facilities.
• Periods of operational stress and incident response.
• Up to 20% travel within North America.
• Daily on-site presence required.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture

We are unified by our five core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership, and Inclusion. These values guide our decisions, behaviors, and stakeholder engagement. We prioritize safety, ethical conduct, diversity, and a culture of empowerment and collective strength.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company producing high-value light products, operating refineries across the U.S., and marketing in the U.S., Canada, and internationally. We are committed to quality, safety, and sustainability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.