Warehouse Manager

Job description

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POSITION: Warehouse Manager
COMPANY: Nestlé Waters Canada
DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing
LOCATION: Guelph, ON

About Nestlé Waters Canada
If you are looking for a challenging position with Canada's leading bottled water company, here's your chance to join our team!

Nestlé Waters Canada is committed to conducting our business in a way that is sustainable, both in terms of our packaging and the natural resources we use. We're focused on advancing our commitment to health and hydration by providing access to safe, clean water.

Nestlé Water's position in the Canadian bottled water market is unmatched. The Company sells both the leading domestic natural spring water brand - Nestlé Pure Life - and the leading international natural spring water/mineral water brands - Acqua Panna, Perrier and S. Pellegrino. More than half of all domestic spring water products sold in Canada are produced by Nestlé Waters Canada and almost three-quarters of international water brands sold in Canada are marketed by Nestlé Waters Canada. Learn more about Nestlé Waters Canada at http://www.nestle-waters.ca/en/jobs

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Manager for our Guelph, Ontario facility to support a 24/7 operation with 2 direct reports and a broader team of warehouse associates.

Major Responsibilities:
• Ownership of the handling, storage and distribution of Nestle Waters North America bottled water products to the end consumer. This facility is a high volume environment
• Manages all third party warehouse operations
• Oversees the warehouse operations; including the safety, quality, continuous improvement, P & L, budgeting, inventory control, within those functional areas.
• Lead the execution of cultural changes and activities needed to support Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) and the pursuit of TPM.
• Develop and execute Lean or Six Sigma principals as they apply to manufacturing operations.
• Convey a deep emphasis on employee engagement through shift hand off practices and shift start-up communications.
• Strong execution and focus on safety is required.
• Coach and develop leaders and team members to successful results, including identifying training and development needs.
• Determine staffing needs to meet workload requirements and manage day to day budget and forecasts
• Effectively manage warehouse utilization and resolve exceptions to daily operation
• Maintain contingency plans for time sensitive operations (unscheduled absentees, customer issues, systems malfunctions, inventory exceptions, transport equipment issues)
• Develop strong partnerships with plant management, planning, transportation, quality and inventory control through daily meetings.
• Collaborate with peers across the company to share best practices and maintain compliance
• Develop, Maintain, and confirm process are run in accordance with SOPs and other documentation and best practices
• Ensure quality service to consumers by exceeding customer shipping requirements within the established time frame, and by communicating to internal contacts any issues that may impact customers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or relevant field
• 5+ years of supply chain experience, including warehouse and inventory experience with at least 3 years leading a team
• Prior experience in consumer products, food and beverage specifically, preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel Powerpoint and business management software (SAP preferred) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Proven leadership skills, coaching and developing leaders & employees
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement such as and manage to/achieve metrics. Experience with the development and execution of TPM, LEAN, and Six Sigma principals required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with frontline employees, peers, and executives
• Ability to drive positive change in both processes and systems and culture
• Ability to provide after-hours support to a 24 X 7 operation for critical issues

REFERRALS ARE WELCOME! External Applicants should apply via http://www.nestle-waters.ca/en/jobs .

Nestlé Waters Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé Waters will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.