Manager - Bayside Distribution

Manager -  Bayside Distribution

Job Overview

The Manager will be the leader and a collaborative member of the Bayside Distribution Leadership Team reporting into the Director of Supply Chain for the Retail and Distribution Division of J.D. Irving Limited.  (S)he will have a strong focus on operational excellence as well as a strong understanding of warehouse management systems.  The manager will interact with our primary customer on a regular basis and will be responsible for maintaining a collaborative and cohesive relationship.  The Manager will oversee the daily operations to ensure a positive, safe, and profitable working environment.  (S)he will confidently deliver performance feedback, communicate business objectives, set goals, foster teamwork, and motivate and influence the team to drive results.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that there are safe working conditions available for our associates and that our associates are following safety policies and procedures.
• Strategic and long-term planning
• Input and shared oversight of warehouse expansion planning and execution
• Oversight of Bayside’s receiving, kitting, shipping and inventory control activities.
• Leading daily, weekly, monthly planning meetings.
• Maintaining a strong customer focus.
• Evaluating key productivity indicators and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Benchmarking results and introducing best practices.  Evaluating and improving the financial performance of the operation.
• Supporting budgeting activities.
• Continuously improving employee engagement.
• Developing reports as required. 
• Developing talent and ensuring that there is a robust succession plan in place.
• Developing positive and collaborative working relationships with the support divisions.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree is considered an asset, especially industrial engineering
• Experience leading cross functional teams.
• Proven experience managing a P&L or cost center is considered an asset.
• High learning and social agility.  An aptitude for problem-solving.
• Warehousing, inventory management, and/or distribution experience is considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding observation, organizational and leadership skills.

We Offer:

• A safe work environment
• Incentive programs
• Employee discount
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Training

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-JM2