Sr Operations Manager - Canada

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership to the supervisory staff by coaching and mentoring the team responsible for all budgetary, personnel development and operational objectives for the warehouse. They will develop positive employee relations and build leadership bench strengths within the distribution center.

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ABOUT THE TEAM :

At GEODIS , we don’t just move goods through the supply chain, we are passionate about helping you move your career to the next level. As a company, our emphasis on excellence has made us a global supply chain leader, committed to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. We could not do this without our people, our GEODIANS , and a culture of transparency, inclusion, trust, and respect.

ABOUT THE ROLE :

The points below highlight the  Senior Operations Manager duties :

Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current

Ensures the physical condition of warehouse and equipment are properly maintained

Ensures work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons

Confers with others to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functional areas such as customer service and sales

Partners with the customer to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by providing consistent communication and following up on customer concerns and requests

Ensures safe operation of the warehouse including meeting company standards for sanitation, maintenance, security and housekeeping

Effectively manages the budget and P&L of the operation

Ensures operational excellence in all warehouse areas, related equipment, and warehouse management systems

Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement

Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center

Ensures payroll integrity for direct reports and reporting teams

Leads cultural change within facilities whenever necessary

Ensures compliance with CTPAT, ISO, AIB, and others regulatory certifications as applicable

Provides hands on management of the distribution center including interviewing, hiring, and training supervisory and hourly staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; and appraising performance to create a strong company culture

Addresses complaints and resolves problems

Other duties as required and assigned

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university

Masters degree preferred

Minimum 6 to 8 years related experience and / or training; or an equivalent combination of education and training

Experience with warehouse management systems

Experience with labor management systems and productivity initiatives preferred

Lean certifications preferred

Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

BENEFITS :

We are committed to developing and retaining the best talent in the business and providing benefits that support the success of our GEODIANS .

• Healthcare coverage including prescriptions and dental insurance after 30 days of employment
• RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) with DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan) contribution
• Employer-provided Life and Accidental Death insurance
• Employer-provided Short Term Disability plan
• Available Long Term Disability plan
• Teledoc virtual health care access to doctors and therapists through Canada Life
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• more!

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Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear and communicate. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. The employee is frequently required to work in both an office setting and a warehouse. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions.