Distribution Operations Supervisor Jobs

The Distribution Centre (DC) Operations Supervisor supports the overall DC financial plan by ensuring orders are completed accurately, safely and on time to ensure timely delivery to our customers. This role will also work to support ongoing continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Reporting to the Associate Operations Manager (AOM), ensures all hourly employees have the tools and training required to complete work tasks safely, following H&S best practices and protocols.
• Administers policy and procedure within legal guidelines. Coaches work group to adapt to new ways of performing work to include understanding of contract, legal ramifications of our policies, government regulations, safety standards, and consistently adhering to and administering policy and procedures.
• Manages production work flow. Utilize multi-warehouse systems to predict and direct work flow. Understands how all tasks are impacted by decisions to redirect workflow.
• Participates in the setting of objectives and strategies along with daily tactical planning, budgeting and workforce requirements.
• Schedules work for the daily activities of the work groups to maximize available resources.
• Builds and maintains a strong working relationship with the union through knowledge and understanding of the Collective agreement and communication.
• Recognize and reward employees for safe work practices and when achieving/exceeding performance metrics.
• Administers performance management in consultation with AOM and Director of Operations .
• Acts as back-up to the AOM.
• Provides input into projected plans. Uses cost factors to effectively make sound decisions as well as identifying gaps.
• Promotes continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Supervises hourly warehouse associates on achieving daily performance requirements.

Skill, Ability & Experience

• Ability to adapt to and work in a variety of situations to support the organizational goals.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the order fulfillment process, collective bargaining agreement, HR policies & procedures.
• 2 years leadership experience with a Degree or 3 to 5 years leadership work experience
• University/College degree with a focus on Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or similar technical area of focus.

Working Conditions

• Early hours and overtime is required as needed, with occasional weekend work. There is a possibility of working afternoon shift depending on the business needs.
• Minimal physical effort is required.
• Primarily works in a unionized, warehouse environment with exposures to conveyor noise, power equipment and dust.
• Walking and standing on concrete floors is considerable.
• Numerous time constraints exist in order to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Must wear safety shoes and adhere to all Health & Safety practices.

LS&CO REWARDS: Levi Strauss & Co. offers a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, bonus plan and a wide array of benefits.
Levi Strauss & Co. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Recruiter if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Informing the Company that you require an accommodation will not impact the selection process in any way, either favorably or negatively.
We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
LOCATION
Etobicoke, ON, CAN
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time
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