DC Operations Supervisor (12 Month Contract)

Distribution Centre Operations Supervisor

Position Snapshot

Business areas: Purina

Job Title: Distribution Centre Operations Supervisor

Location: Mississauga ON located at 2500 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 1K8;

ON SITE

Position Summary:

This role will be responsible for leading a group of operators to achieve the Distribution Centre goals and ensuring customer satisfaction.

A day in the life of a Distribution Centre Operations Supervisor

This role will report directly to the Distribution Centre Manager. The candidate selected for this role will serve as a key decision-maker in the execution of broad organizational and operational objectives. Provides business and managerial leadership for successful operation of the Distribution Centre. Hire and manage personnel while leading operations. Provides continual coaching to all teams on ways to improve safety and quality standards and maintain on-time performances.

You will:

• functional Key Performance Indicators in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Turnover.

• Ensure a work environment driven by mutual respect and a focus of shared goals.

• Serve as a mentor, leader, and team builder by motivating, coaching, and operators providing both informal (on floor coaching) and formal (written evaluation) job performance feedback.

Help to create a culture of safety and service from the ground up and ensure compliance to the workplace safety standards, policies, and procedures at all times.

• Ensure that operational resources, including equipment and human talent, are properly allocated in relation to daily operational needs.

• Coordinate the efforts of shipping office and operations personnel to ensure that customer orders are effectively satisfied.

• Liaise between subordinate staff and senior management to ensure organizational goals and objectives are effectively communicated and met additionally communicate in a timely manner,

• Enforces DC adherence to company developed SOP’s / WI’s for warehouse management and transportation.

Role Requirements

5+ years of experience within a warehouse environment leading operations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software used throughout the organization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills leading team members and communicating with cross functional teams.

• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including weekends or evenings.

• Strong people skills to be able to lead and promote a culture of safety while fulfilling operational requirements.

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements (for those eligible)
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Up to 50% off - Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
• Bring your dog to work! ( For Purina)

What you need to know

At Purina, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices. This position is an existing vacancy

Compensation Range: $ 75,000 - $85,000

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process