Overview
Reporting to the Logistics Director, the Warehouse Manager ensures a smooth operation of the warehouse. He is responsible for the receiving, raw materials and shipping of distributed products. He also coordinates the proper management of the inventory for the Cheese Coop and supports the Production department in its products requirements and internal and external storage.
The manager ensures the supervision of warehouse employees and order processing. They are responsible for the implementation the continuous progress process and see to the training of his staff to reach and maintain the identified productivity levels. They collaborate closely with customer service with the goal of providing high levels of client satisfaction while respecting health and security regulations at the workplace, food safety, sanitation and quality requirements; all while maintaining a good working environment.
Main Tasks
- Revise and define key performance indicators linked to the warehouse and distribution (productivity, lines / workers, hours / kilos per day, etc.)
- Manage all daily operations of the warehouse, including orders, shipments, receiving and shelf setup, in order to have an accurate inventory
- Optimize and organize the inventory management system and be responsible for the account of inventories
- Ensure a rigorous monitoring of inventories, orders and that product rotation is done according to established standards (FIFO)
- Manage the operations’ coordination in collaboration with the Production, Customer Service and Distribution departments to insure a proper coordination, so our customers are always well-served
- Collaborate with the Production department to ensure that all requirement stock levels are in line with the Production department requirements, according to the levels of inventory and evaluated previsions;
- Respect and instill the respect of the rules established in Health and safety, in hygiene, in sanitation and food handling at all times
- Manage the maintenance and inspection of handling and storage equipment
- Perform all other related duties request by the Logistics Director
Skills and Competencies Required
College degree in Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management, or any other relevant combination of education and experienceMinimum experience of 3 to 5 years in a similar position (in shipping and warehouse management), warehousing and shipping strategic and operational day to day management and activities coordination.Minimum of three years staff supervision and team management experienceExperience with WMS an assetRelevant experience and training in continuous improvement (asset)Experience in the food industry, with awareness of food safety (asset)Demonstrate superior sense of health and safety workplace compliance as well as the sanitation practices in placeDemonstrate a high level of professionalismBe able to lift up items that may weigh over 20 kgPossess a valid driver’s licence and a clear driver recordCompetency in IT project management and analysis of key data (costs, performance key indictors)Be meticulous and detail-orientedPossess a sense of responsibility, self-reliance and resourcefulnessBe versatile, flexible and reliableHave an open mind and be able to adapt to changes in a fast pace environmentAbility to work within a teamBe results-orientedCapacity to influenceHigh ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary functional teams and different department along with the ability to build strong business relationashipAnalytical skills, problem solving and decision makingExcellent communication skills (verbally and in writing)Open-mindednessProficient MS Office and Warehouse management softwares skillsBilingual : French and English, spoken and written.Please send your resume along with a cover letter torh@fromagestalbert.com indicating the job title and the posting reference number in the subject.
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