Warehouse Manager

RDJ Bakeries, a distinguished food manufacturer renowned for its exceptional crackers, is seeking talented individuals to join our growing Supply Chain team. With a focus on quality and innovation, we collaborate with global partners to deliver delightful, delectable treats that captivate our customers. As a part of our diverse and dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of shaping the future of cracker perfection. Apply now to the Warehouse Managerposition and be a part of our exciting journey!

Job purpose

The primary role of the associate is to process orders and oversee cycle of order fulfilment. Responsible for making sure supplies, stock, materials, packages, and/or products are processed through the or warehouse system efficiently and safely.

Duties and Responsibilities

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

• Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
• Design and implement plant warehousing strategies for production materials, finished products, reduction of warehouse clutter.
• Take steps to avoid quality control issues.
• Make sure warehouse capacity is kept at optimal levels.
• Manage the shipping staff in the warehouse with the Shipping Supervisor.
• Ensure the handling of material is done in the best optimal way possible to keep the integrity of material
• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
• Ensure that capital is maintained in good working conditions
• Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations. (Training provided)
• Required to work “Independently” as well as in a “Team” environment.
• Responsible for training of operators for products and processes.
• Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success.
• Assign work schedules and timesheets to Warehouse team members and track performance.
• Ensure the warehouse staff follows the FIFO protocol and collaborating with the shipping and inventory teams to make sure we aren't storing any extra product.
• Obtaining quotes for warehouse equipment from outside providers.
• Ensure that the warehouse staff completes their allocated tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that the capacity of the warehouse is maintained at its ideal levels and that all the equipment is in good functioning condition and safe to use.
• Oversee all elements of warehouse operations to guarantee timely loadings and give all warehouse workers access to effective communication of plans, targets, goals, and results.
• Overseeing all the documentation, Inspection protocols were being followed by the warehouse team.
• Assign work schedules and timesheets to Warehouse team members and track performance.
• Manage all aspects of warehouse operations to ensure on time loadings and provide effective communication of plans, targets, Goals and results to all the warehouse staff.
• Make sure warehouse capacity is kept at optimal levels and ensure that all the equipment is in proper working order and safe to operate.
• Performing the Root cause analysis for the issues happened regarding the transfers and outbounds.
• Overseeing the warehousing crew is following FIFO procedure and working with shipping and Inventory team to ensure that we are not holding excess stock.
• Ensure the workforce at the warehouse is effective and efficient in their assigned tasks.
• Overseeing all the documentation, Inspection protocols were being maintained by the warehouse team.
• Working with external vendors and getting Quotes for warehouse equipment.
• Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success.
• Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company Procedures.
• Approve the vacation requests.
• Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure.
• Issue disciplinary action when needed.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow ood anufacturing ractices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving skills.
• Decision making ability.
• Organizational skills and Procedural mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and understanding of quality management principles.
• Attention to detail and Ability to analyze data and understand connections.
• Management ability.
• Experience in logistics management preferred, Two-year degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, Experience often may substitute for education.
• Great attention to detail with accuracy.
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of freight, and documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Working conditions

• Always work indoors.
• Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting, and temperature.

Physical requirements

• Sitting involved.
• May repeat the same movement.
• Typing involved.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), RDJ Bakeries LTD will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON N1R 7L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• warehouse management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person