Operations Manager

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, preferred
• Experience with unions highly preferred
• Strong 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