At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role:

This position plans, organizes, directs, manages, evaluates and is responsible for the operations, health & food safety programs and budget of warehouse facilities, including the identification of opportunities for warehousing operation improvements.

Schedule: Shift work may be required as business operations are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Salary: $76,265 to $100,100

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

Competitive salaries;

Advantageous corporate agreements;

Full range of group insurance benefits;

Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution;

Purchase option of company stocks;

Group RRSP;

Health and wellness program in the workplace;

Assistance program for employees and their families; and

Saputo products at a discounted price.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

How you will make contributions that matter:

Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the operations and budget of warehousing facilities;

Plan, develop, and implement food safety programs, warehouse health and safety, and security programs and activities;

Develop warehouse operations policies and procedures and communicate this information to employees;

Develop and implement profit improvement plans and change management plans;

Direct and control corporate governance and regulatory compliance procedures within the warehouse operations department;

Develop key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the warehouse operations;

Remain current with latest warehouse operations technology systems and procedures;

Plan, organize and direct warehousing related administrative services such as signage, cleaning, installations, maintenance, repair, safety inspections, parking, and snow removal;

Perform day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining files and processing paperwork i.e., reviewing and approving timecards;

Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, statistics related to the warehouse operations area of responsibility, and operations, maintenance, and safety manuals;

Interview, select, coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of warehouse personnel;

Promote and influence team members regarding Saputo culture;

Drive and deliver a positive change within the workplace;

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships;

Problem solve, negotiate, and address staff challenges;

Confer with department manager to coordinate warehouse activities, including distribution and purchasing;

Review contracts, invoices, work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments;

Coordinate with other departments in Saputo.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

Post-secondary education in operations management, business, transportation or warehousing preferred.

Thorough knowledge of shipping, operations management, business, transportation or warehousing.

4+ years of progressively responsible experience in facility or warehouse operations are preferred.

Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems is preferred.

Able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets.

Knowledge and experience of SAP is an asset.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and in particular, Excel

Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups.

Knowledge and experience of the Dairy Industry is an asset.

Knowledge and experience of applicable regulations, health and safety, public safety and security, administration and management, transportation principles and methods, change management principles and methods, personnel and human resources, labor relations, financials, customer and personal service, English language, other languages as required, and production and processing.

Work values:  develop and maintain working environments that are health and safety conscious, lead by example and offer supportive management, and empower employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly environment.

Must be available to work shift work, holidays, weekends and on call

Core Competencies:

Emotional Intelligence: recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions in yourself and others, enabling you to navigate complex situations and engage with others more effectively to deliver results

Self-awareness

Self-management

Social awareness

Relationship management

Leadership: fostering a collaborative, productive, and inclusive environment that drives individual and collective success

Accountability

Communication

Delegation

Leading change

People management & development

Problem solving and decision-making

Strategic planning and execution

Functional: having the right technical skills and knowhow to do your job well and drive business results

The candidate will show strong work ethic and will take ownership of his/her position.  He or she will demonstrate superior communication skills and interpersonal skills, with a high level of integrity and enthusiasm.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.    

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