Distribution Center Manager Jobs

Reporting to the Director of DC Operations, the Distribution Center Manager will drive associate engagement and safety excellence across all 3 shifts. This is an excellent opportunity for an established career-oriented leader, keen on making an immediate impact in a large evolving and successful global organization.

What’s in it for you?

• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Career development and training opportunities

What you will do:

• Perform departmental duties, leading by example in daily performance and conduct
• Actively involved Process Improvement
• Complete associate counseling and performance appraisals as required
• Communicate performance standards and coach associates in assigned duties
• Oversee accident investigation in the event of associate injury or product damage and ensure proper documentation with the associates is being completed
• Promote safe work practices and resolve all safety concerns as identified
• Participate in meetings of the Joint Health & Safety Committee to coordinate safety initiatives
• Completing all necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensuring the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment
• Maintaining a clean work area and free of all safety hazards at all time
• Oversee payroll process to ensure all associates are being paid accurately
• Create a motivational work environment to promote top performance of associates
• Measure, record, and report individual and team performance against standards
• Ensure associates are being trained in job duties and are being provided with updates on any changes
• Take leadership in directing, correcting, and recognizing associates on a regular basis
• Manage shift activities to ensure efficiency and accuracy of service

What you will bring:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, large volume, high-intensity environment, with strong focus on meeting/exceeding measurable metrics
• Experience assisting in implementing continuous improvement programs, with knowledge of working in a LEAN environment is an asset
• Completion of a college or university program in business administration, industrial engineering or in a discipline related to supply chain logistics; or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Experience in a logistics environment utilizing WMS and RF technology (HighJump and/or AS400)
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a manager capacity preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and user experience with Excel, Access, E-Mail, and Word Documents
• Possess communication skills including active listening, public speaking, written documentation, verbal instruction, training and development
• Ability to foster and develop teamwork with associates
• Excellent organizational, analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Must have ability to remain flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Previous experience managing under a collective agreement preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in customer and internal relationship building
• Experience promoting and ensuring a quality driven and safety conscious environment
• Supply chain management experience in distribution or warehousing