Warehouse Operations Manager

Maple Lodge Farms; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead daily operations in their distribution warehouse. This role involves overseeing safety, labor planning, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join a family-owned company that values hard work and innovation, providing opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work culture. If you are a dedicated team player with a passion for excellence in logistics, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Company paid Health benefits

Company Pension Plan

Weekly pay

Discount at our Chicken Shop

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Senior Supervisory role related to Distribution/Logistics.
• Experience in food industry and unionized environments is a big asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehousing functions and ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Manage people and support HR functions for hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Knowledge of OHSA

Food Safety Regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management or Related Field

6 Sigma Green Belt or Equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$95,000.00/yr - CA$110,000.00/yr

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

About The Role

The Warehouse Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of our distribution warehouse, through all shifts. This person will oversee safety, labour planning, efficiencies and compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Company paid Health benefits
• Company Pension Plan
• Weekly pay
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Overseeing daily warehousing functions, monitoring work to ensure all activities are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean work environment.
• Oversee the daily collection and input of statistical data in support of measuring KPI’s.
• Perform setup, layout and ensures the efficient utilization of storage space.
• Ensure employees follow the correct procedure for picking orders, in accordance with Maple Lodge Farms and customer specific policies and procedure, and ensure FIFO is followed at all times.
• Ensure equipment is in proper condition and take necessary action when needed to minimize down time.
• Ensure only qualified employees operate equipment and that they are operated safely at all times.
• Develop regular channels of communication with suppliers and customers to help mitigate any potential impacts.
• People management including developing supervisors, establish goals and development plans, and support HR functions for hiring, onboarding and disciplinary matters.
• Support the development of monthly and annual budgets, working with the Logistics Analyst.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• A minimum of 5 years in a Senior Supervisory role related to Distribution / Logistics.
• Experience in the food industry, ready-to-eat, JIT and unionized environments is a big asset.
• Working knowledge of knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, and all other workplace H&S regulations.
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.
• Team-player with excellent leadership skills, able to motivate others, negotiate effectively, and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-identification/solving capabilities.
• Ability to work / excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• 6 Sigma Green Belt, PLog or CITT an asset.
  
  

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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