Manager, Distribution Centre

If you want to be responsible for the day to day operations of the Distribution Centre in a fast paced market while ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and efficient operation of the facility - all while having fun doing it, apply to our Manager, Distribution Centreopportunity so we can meet you!

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• 100% Company paid health, vision & dental benefits
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/DPSP matching
• Opportunities for training & advancement
• 100% Canadian-family owned company with a culture of super-friendly staff and above-and-beyond customer service
• Perks, Perks, Perks! Discount on products sold in our retail stores, free daily dairy beverages (we do make awesome milk) provided in all our company fridges and an active social committee. And the best thing about working at Kawartha Dairy – you get FREE ICE CREAM!!!

What You’ll Do:

• Manages and trains Distribution Centre personnel to meet established shipment and compliance requirements of RM and FSG through the distribution center, from receiving, to processing, to shipping to internal/external customers
• Responsible for developing and maintaining an open, engaging employee relations environment which remains issue free.
• Lead DC team with implementation of best practices throughout the distribution process
• Manage to enhance team skills and competencies to establish team performance objectives.
• Provide leadership and management for all activities of the distribution center
• Selects, motivates, and trains qualified management staff.
• Partners with People/Culture Department regarding reviews, interviewing, hiring, terminations, and corrective counseling within DC.
• Drive performance for on-time delivery, warehouse inventory management, productivity and quality, and workforce planning requirements
• Act as a coordinator for all physical inventories
• Work closely and develop strong relationships with internal/external customers
• Participate in preparing fiscal budgets.
• Maintain control of all expenses relating to the operation of the warehouse and distribution functions.
• Oversee the evaluation, selection and replacement of capital equipment for the warehouse and distribution functions. This includes building maintenance, racking, and material handling equipment.
• Acts as a troubleshooter to assist in resolving day-to-day problems, as well as long-term resolution planning.
• Continuously monitor inventory levels to minimize shrinkage, minimize loss, maximize revenues and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for creating an effective DC culture which recognizes individual and team.
• Maintains a safe and clean DC within H&S standards, with total DC safety record a reflection of efforts.
• Ability to work in cross-functional team environment to facility projects, operational initiatives, and change management.

What You Need to Get the Job Done:

• Relevant post-secondary education – e.g. University Degree or equivalent in Business or Supply Planning or Logistics
• At least 5 years of proven hands-on leadership experience in a Distribution Centre or supply chain
• Interpersonal skills – the ability to work well in a team, as well as to manage and motivate others
• Logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• The ability to think creatively
• Skills in data analysis, including working with electronic data
• Time management ability - ability to plan ahead on dealing with unexpected changes
• Ability to lead team / process leadership in an ERP / WMS environment

We thank all candidates for their interest in Kawartha Dairy Limited, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.