Job Description
Job Description
OPERATIONS MANAGER
SASKATOON, SK
PROFIT SHARING + Base $85K - $98K, + Excellent Benefits + Pension Plan
As a strong leader and people manager, effectively manage an operation that includes distribution, warehousing, and Logistics providing high quality customer service, maintaining and promoting a safe work environment and to capture all opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations of a distribution centre with a team of 12-18.
- Perform capacity planning for equipment, floor space and manpower requirements in accordance with forecasted workload.
- Implementation and maintenance of the branch quality program.
- Assist in development of capital expenditures, budgetary requests and maintenance programs.
- Coordinate with all departments to ensure production standards and branch goals are achieved.
- Development and coaching of employees, delegate effectively and give meaningful feedback and recognition where appropriate.
- Operate a warehouse Continuous Improvement Program to align with ISO and LEAN principles.
- Ensure the business operates within corporate guidelines and all legislative requirements.
- Responsible to ensure all employees work in compliance with OH&S acts, regulations and codes and company Corporate Safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure employees are following all safe work procedures and policies including using the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Assume a leadership role on the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
- Work with the Regional Health & Safety Manager to ensure proper training materials are available and in developing return to work programs requiring temporary accommodation.
Requirements :
3+ years management / supervisory experience in manufacturing, fabrication or production environment, preferredExperience with unions highly preferredStrong interpersonal skills with proven leadership ability (lead, motivate, delegate).Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.Strong planning, decision making, oral and written communication skills.Tech Savvy, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).Experience in Process Improvement, Quality & Health & Safety#L1-LBM