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Director, Warehouse Operations & Inventory

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd - 58 Jobs
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Management
Posted 28 days ago Expires Soon!

This role will interact with Production, Planning, Sales, and Logistics functions to ensure that our customers get product when they need it, on-time-in-full, and at the cost, quality, and service levels they have some to expect. As such, we are looking for a hands-on leader who works well with others and is comfortable leading change. Need to unify a multi-site warehousing operation with standard processes and work practices and ensure compliance of the freight management software for dispatch and by drivers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of [20+] people across multiple warehouses / distribution centers
  • Maintain a healthy work environment and lead the warehouse safety program
  • Working closely with process partners and consultants, assess warehouse designs/layouts, operating performance, and areas of improvement
  • Improve work procedures and practices, including day-to-day operations, repair, and maintenance
  • Manage inbound and outbound shipments to meet company SLAs (Service level agreements) and KPIs; review and analyze reports on metrics to increase process efficiency
  • Lead strategic projects and assignments to improve warehousing and logistics capabilities
  • Effectively manage budgets and find innovate ways to save costs
  • Coach and manage employees to ensure engagement and improve performance
  • Ensure adequate resources are available to the shipping teams at the various warehouses including trailers and forklifts
  • Inventory control (usage, aged, FIFO, etc.)

Requirements

  • 4-year college degree, masters preferred
  • Strong customer orientation; focused on creating great experiences for customers, team-members, and process partners
  • Previous experience should include:
  • 10 + years leadership experience in a multi-location warehouse environment
  • Managerial / direct experience with distribution center processes (receiving, picking, packing, shipping, returns, value added processing and sub-assembly)
  • Experience with (multiple) warehouse management systems; previous work with automatic storage and retrieval systems preferred
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills: previous work as a supply chain/warehouse analyst would be an asset
  • Experience managing highly complex projects and/or multiple projects with aggressive deadlines
  • General background should include:
  • Advanced knowledge of supply chain and logistic principals
  • Trained/certified in process improvement disciplines like Lean, Six Sigma, TQM and/or Kaizen
  • Strong financial acumen, including planning, budgeting and performance management experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to Executive level/C-Suite management team
  • Strong team building skills; must be able to prioritize, delegate, & collaborate effectively throughout the day
  • Strong coaching and relationship management skills with experience influencing and leading change management within and across departments
  • Advanced level knowledge of office tools such as excel, word and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work in a 24/7 environment when required
  • Ability to travel when required

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