Warehouse Process and Systems Specialist

UAP Inc.; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP Inc. in Moncton is seeking a Warehouse Process and Systems Specialist to identify and improve operations, document SOPs, and ensure the WMS supports daily distribution centre needs.

You will drive 5S implementation, develop training materials, and coach DC staff, carriers and customers across Canada to improve quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Diploma in administration, operations management (GOP) or industrial engineering with 2 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of LeanSixSigma and managing process/performance indicators.
• Bilingual French and English is an asset for cross-Canada collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities in quality, cost, and performance.
• Analyze needs, root causes, and translate into processes and procedures.
• Implement 5S in the facility.
• Maintain productivity metrics and generate reports.
• Develop and review SOPs and training documents for regional and national levels.
• Train and coach DC employees, carriers and customers on procedures and systems.
• Maintain and adjust Warehouse Management System (WMS) to daily DC needs.

Skills

Process management

Performance indicators

Lean Six Sigma

Bilingual French/English

Education

Diploma in administration/operations management (GOP) or industrial engineering

Tools

WMS

Job description

Warehouse Process and Systems Specialist

• Full-time
• Division: CCH_CAN_NAPA
• Reg/Temp: Regular
• Salary Grade: UAP - P2A
• Dept ID: CC_CAN_0050
• Region: CCH_CAN_NAPA_Atlantic

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Our Auto Parts Division is the largest Canadian distribution network of automobile replacement parts. Our banners in this division include the renowned NAPA Auto Parts, Altrom/Auto-Camping, and NAPA/CMAX. We believe we don’t just deliver car and heavy vehicle parts all around the country; we also help keep Canadians moving forward. We have the experience and strength of our 100-year legacy and our 5000 colleagues have the desire to always do better for our customers.

As a Warehouse Process and Systems Specialist you will be responsible for identifying and improving operations processes to deliver increased quality, efficiency and profitability.

This position is located at the NAPA Moncton Distribution Center.

Your role will be to work on identifying and improving operation processes to deliver better quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will also be responsible for documenting all Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) and IT systems related to all aspects of the Distribution Centres’ operations. You will be responsible for identifying and correcting system related anomalies and ensuring that the WMS meets operational needs (routing, location, maintenance, slotting) of the DC’s and readjusting the system if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Identify improvement opportunities in the areas of quality, cost, and performance in improving process metrics
• Conduct analysis of the needs, identifying « root-cause» problems, suggesting solutions and translating them into processes, systems, and procedures
• Responsible for the implementation 5S process in the facility
• Maintain and promote productivity and quality metrics, and create, generate reports/queries if needed
• Develop, maintain, and review standard operation procedures (SOP) as well as training documents to be used at Regional and National levels. The person in this role will represent the DC’s at the National level, for consulting purposes, or for implementing new projects or system changes
• Train, advise and coach DC employees, carriers and customers on procedures and systems in place. They will act as facilitators for the introduction of these changes
• Ensure maintenance of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and adjust according to the daily needs of the DC’s

To join our team, you need, among other things:

• Diploma in administration, operations management (GOP) or industrial engineering combined with 2 years of experience
• Good management of process and performance indicators and an understanding of LeanSixSigma
• Bilingualism, French and English, because as part of your duties you will have to collaborate frequently with colleagues across Canada is considered an asset.
• UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.

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