Warehouse Manager

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water solutions company located in Brampton, ON is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, experience in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to team development. Responsibilities include managing KPIs, inventory control, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience managing in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehousing environment.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and analyze trends.
• Experience with Sit down forklift, Raymond Reach, Counterbalance, etc.

Responsibilities

• Oversight for all operations activities within the warehouse.
• Effectively manages the performance of Team Leads & Warehouse Associates.
• Leads inventory control activities including transactions, material movement and staging.

Skills

Operations Management

Lean Manufacturing

Inventory Control

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

WMS/TMS systems

Microsoft D365

Job description

Warehouse Manager The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

This position manages warehouse activities within the service center, including management of quality, light manufacturing and assembly, on time delivery, safety of goods coming through the warehouse, and overall performance to the companies aligned KPI’s. This position will drive adherence to established controls and processes to successfully complete material transactions and ensure the accuracy of the inventory both from a quantity and location perspective.

This position will reside at our Toronto Service Center, located in Brampton, ON, reporting up to the Regional Operations Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversight for all operations activities within the warehouse
• Effectively manages the performance of Team Leads & Warehouse Associates. Builds team chemistry and develops associates for future roles within the business.
• Accountability for meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) such safety, OTD%, Past Due backlog, inventory accuracy, productivity.
• Leads inventory control activities including transactions, material movement and staging, cycle counting, and overall material accuracy.
• Responsible for managing daily, weekly, monthly metrics and executing on counter measures.
• Collaborates with Regional Operations Manager & Regional Inventory Control Manager to ensure that inventory is accurate and fill rates are meeting expectations.
• Promotes continuous improvement culture and coordinate Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen) initiatives to increase overall manufacturing efficiencies
• Works with the management team to improve employee engagement by initiating and/or facilitating team building events that also support our community such as Relay for life, food drives, fund raising walks, Habitat for Humanity, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience managing in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehousing environment with assignments in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement tools and processesPrevious Inventory Control and Quality Assurance Management experience
• Experience with implementing and maintaining material pull systems a plus
• Experience with Sit down forklift, Raymond Reach, Counterbalance, etc.
• Experience with WMS/TMS and Payroll systems
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong commitment to employee development and engagement
• Experience with d365 system performing complex transactions a plus
• Good writing/administrative skills, including computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, Minitab, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
• Team oriented with the ability to influence others.
• Collaborative work with cross functional teams/departments
• Ability to support aft shift and at times weekend shift.
• Ability to make data driven decisions and analyze trends
• Ability to administer accountability for team members.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Competitive vacation policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus EligibilityEducational Reimbursement
• DCPP with eligible matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

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Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.