Manager, Warehouse

Job Summary The incumbent will occupy a support role within the team, moving between the various warehouses according to operational needs. He will be responsible for replacing warehouse managers during vacations and will participate in several special projects. Key Accountabilities

• Manage the external warehouse according to operational needs;
• Participate in the Pick & Pack project;
• Replace warehouse managers as needed by taking charge of all operations management, which includes receiving goods, managing inventory, configuring available space, preparing and shipping orders;
• Monitor key indicators and, if necessary, adapt direction and strategy to maximize productivity;
• Establish processes and develop a workforce plan to optimize resources to achieve expected results;
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX operations budgets;
• Ensure the management of maintenance contracts as well as the optimization of the machine fleet for all warehouses;
• Foster a work environment in which employees are engaged, invested and motivated by providing strong coaching, development and learning opportunities;
• Promote health and safety and ensure that all health and safety standards are met;
• Participate in various warehouse improvement projects.

Job Requirements

• A University Degree, preferably in logistics management, inventory management, operations or industrial engineering.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in a management role, with a demonstrated understanding and experience of the overall supply chain concepts within a network. Experience ideally gained within the fast-moving retail sector.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems is essential; ideally experience gained with radio frequency and SAP.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and productivity levels.Will demonstrate advanced competency in: problem solving, business and opportunity analysis.The ideal candidate will have a high energy level, be self-motivated, results oriented as well as creative, innovative and flexible.
• The incumbent will be able to point to specific examples of leading change initiatives and processes that have contributed to strong business results and led to the development of a high-performance organization.
• The successful candidate will have a track record of managing and developing strong teams.
• The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies: drive for results; interpretative and root cause analytics; effective team builder and ability to develop direct reports; business acumen; influencing skills; and strategic agility.
• Fluency in French is required and functional ability in English is required.
• Available to work the hours of the facility, with a 6:30 am start on average for the Manager, Monday through Fridays and some Saturdays during the high season. Conversely, during the low season there will be flexibility in hours for management.
• The candidate must be comfortable traveling frequently between different establishments in Montreal and Laval.

We thank all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our recruitment team.