Operation Manager I (swing)

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a medium sized warehouse
• Schedule and delegate work for the operations team
• Drives long-range strategic planning process for Operations by overseeing and managing all manufacturing operations activities.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and material control systems
• Develop, train, and achieve productivity standards for employees in Operations
• Achieve annual performance reviews for employees in Operations
• Manage the facilities operation budget and achieve all operational standards and guidelines
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment
• Accident and incident investigation and reporting
• Coach employees to use proper processes, safe work practices and team behavior
• Dock Security - Control of product movement on the Dock including control of Shipment preparation while adhering to priority timelines
• Continuous quality performance standards improvement
• Control of warehouse inventory, equipment and consumables
• Develop materials schedules and coordinate the efficient movement of materials
• External communication with carriers, consumable suppliers, service vendors, temporary labor agencies and third-party logistics providers
• Manage and monitor vendor routing compliance, inbound lead times and cost
• Ensure ongoing compliance with internal process controls
• Work in a safe manner. Be conscious at all times of safety on the job by adhering to the established health & safety measures and practices of the company
• Report workplace hazards and any violations of the relevant legislation to the employer

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a Distribution/Logistics/Warehouse environment and must possess a minimum of three years’ staff management experience (approximately 25 employees and a temporary labor pool)
• Diploma or Degree in Business, Logistics or a related discipline is preferred
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• First-Aid or CPR certification would be an asset
• Advanced skills in MS Office, Access and proficient in Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proven experience and success within a computerized order entry and fulfillment environment
• Experience in process development, re-engineering and quality control
• Experience with cyclical inventory audit processes and inventory control
• Strong organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills