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Manager, Warehouse & Distribution

Arterra Wines Canada · Forest Falls, CA · 2 days ago
Manufacturing$101k–$131k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Distribution Centre Manager leads strategic and operational leadership for the Mississauga Distribution Centre and the Niagara Falls Plant Warehouse, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, inventory management, and distribution of finished goods and packaging materials. This role is accountable for achieving excellence in service, safety, and cost efficiency while maintaining the highest levels of product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Leading MDC and NFC Warehouse KPIs: Safety - Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing all Safety programs, policies, and training; Ensure employees are complying to the Occupational Health and Safety act and Regulations; Ensure equipment is in good working order;

  • Quality - Ensure quality systems, programs and policies are being followed; Ensure compliance to ISO, HACCP;

  • Service - Ensure on time and correct shipping of all orders; Ensure orders are accurate, investigate order discrepancies and establish corrective actions;

  • Cost - Deliver cost savings and productivity targets; Build a continuous improvement mindset to identify supply chain opportunities and CI projects;

  • Internal Inventory Control & Systems Compliance - Organize storage and distributions of goods to meet customer service levels; Ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual reporting for inventory; Lead Inventory control, Cycle Counts (Daily, Monthly, Quarterly, Year End), Domestic, Imports, BU from Ontario, Open Order, Open PO, Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly cutover inventory reconciliations in compliance with corporate inventory policies and practices and/or external regulatory requirements; Oversee and monitors receiving and storage processes relating to packaging components, to ensure efficient storage and materials handling; Monitor, report and prepare appropriate documentation for obsolete items, IAR Reporting, items deemed no longer usable, and overall inventory values and quantities as required; Warehouse space availability with production requirements; Oversee maintenance of Warehouse Management System; Responsible for inventory accuracy and life cycle management of Inventory at the MDC, NFC and third-party facilities; Optimize work process and document through Standard Operating procedures ensuring ISO compliance

  • Building Strong Teams - Lead and develop a team to drive engagement, accountability, and high performance. Promote a positive, inclusive culture that values teamwork, transparency, and development. Execute performance reviews, coaching, and training programs to strengthen skills and bench strength. Maintain open communication with cross-functional teams to align goals and priorities. Maintain good labour relations with union employees.

  • Continuous Improvements & Cost Optimization - Lead key project implementations to improve warehouse operations. Identify and execute initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste. Partner with Supply Chain, IT, and Finance to implement automation, digital reporting, and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI dashboards). Deliver annual cost savings targets through labour efficiency, space optimization, 3rd party warehouse savings. Share best practices with other Arterra facilities.

  • Strategic & Financial Accountability - Develop and manage the MDC and NFC Warehouse operating budgets, ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives. Support strategic initiatives such as network optimization, warehouse, and capacity planning. Provide monthly performance reporting and variance analysis to Supply Chain leadership

Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary Education: 5+ years of progressive experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution operations, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
  • Proven success leading warehouse operations handling finished goods and packaging materials.
  • Experience working with 3PL warehouse providers.
  • Strong proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and JDE.
  • Solid understanding of inventory control principles, material flow, and order fulfillment processes.
  • Solid understanding of health & safety regulations, transportation compliance, and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, CFIA, or similar).
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and service-level improvements.
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement, and safety.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access).
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Preferred Post-Secondary in related Discipline (Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering).
  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems an asset.
  • Distribution Centre work experience an asset.
  • Inventory Management experience an asset.
  • Familiarity with LCBO, SAQ, and other provincial liquor board compliance.
  • Experience working freight carriers, and inter-warehouse transfers between manufacturing and distribution centre.
  • Advanced Excel and reporting skills; experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools is an asset.

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