Warehouse Manager-KP Buildings (Milton)

Position Description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Warehouse Manager who is a hands-on passionate leader that will provide strategic and tactical direction for our Milton Warehouse. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight. The successful candidate will develop and execute strategies to increase customer satisfaction, safety, on time delivery, productivity, cost structure that are consistent with annual and long term objectives.

You will oversee and promote effective Health, Safety programs and practices, that ensure high standards of site safety are established and sustained- because that is one our deeply held values. Driving the site to achieve/surpass customer and financial commitments will be key and possible through effective leadership, collaboration, and driving culture change towards continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.

What you will do:

• Manage all aspects of warehouse operations to ensure on time delivery of quality products while minimizing cost. Provide effective communication of direction, goals, plans, targets and results to all employees.
• Develop strategy that delivers short and long term progression of results attainment and develop a culture of engaged colleagues that understand and are committed to our customer experience.
• Effectively lead a team of warehouse employees, including hiring, delegation, training, performance management.
• Lead site safety engagement, focus and commitment to zero. Establish and oversee EHSS systems to ensure that all buildings, equipment and grounds are maintained in good and safe operating condition while ensuring the environment is protected
• Communicate in a timely manner- delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate stakeholders
• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
• Manage an annual budget or capital investment plan for warehousing functions across the organization.
• Assess the need for, and arrange the purchase of, moving equipment like trailers, forklifts, crash pads, dollies, and so on.
• Implement and monitor performance metrics for shipping and receiving.

What we offer…

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Besides a great work culture where we work hard, while trying to have fun with various events, regular companywide activities geared towards our employees and a strong safety culture we also offer the following:

• Excellent healthcare benefits package

• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program

• Financial Security: Competitive RRSP , Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

• Volunteer Day off: Give back to the community – each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity

• And more perks!

Required Qualifications

What you bring:

• 5+ years of direct work experience in a warehouse management function or supply chain management position.

• University degree in business, with a focus on manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, supply chain management, inventory control, or materials management. (desired)

• Experience in leading teams through effective leadership

• Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID), bar code systems, and electronic data interchange (EDI) may be required.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Solid project management skills are essential.

• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing/ 6 Sigma

Additional Description

Why work for us?

• At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Company Summary

HERE WE ‘GROW’ AGAIN!

On July 29,2022 Saint-Gobain completed the acquisition of Kaycan, a manufacturer and distributor of exterior building materials in Canada and in the United States. With this acquisition, Saint-Gobain reinforced its worldwide leadership in light and sustainable construction by becoming the top siding player in Canada and enlarging its vinyl offer across the United States with complementary solutions in aluminum and engineered wood.

The Saint Gobain group is a leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We’re proud to that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as on the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

Our team designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions in the construction and building materials market. We provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.   Our offerings incorporate and promote the wellbeing for each of us and we are building a future where we collectively work together towards our core purpose in Making the World a Better Home. 

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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