Warehouse Operations Lead

Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. The Operations Efficiencies Manager will support a culture of change management and implement best practices from lean manufacturing to the site. Implement strategic initiatives agreed upon by management to completion and ensure the desired outcome is recognized in the P&L. Train leaders on best practices that result in improvements in such areas as yields, use of human capital, direct/indirect spend, efficiencies, raw materials and final outputs. Drive improvement processes in all areas of the facility (lean manufacturing) to reduce costs. by site leaders to recognize cost saving areas within the scope of their responsibilities. Coach employees on the methods, philosophy, tools and techniques of process improvement to better support the business in responding to challenges. Lead the standardization of site processes. Develop tools, training documents & best practices to be followed to streamline work and improve efficiencies. Plan, lead & execute continuous improvement projects that positively impact the P&L using a Lean methodology. Implement key performance indicators and controls to build a framework that measures results and supports the overall site objectives. Partner with site leaders to meet business targets aligned with site location objectives by identifying areas & projects that improve efficiencies. Lead cross functional teams to implement the best structure and culture in regards of lean manufacturing (training, engagement, and optimization of the resources). Support the implementation of a site objective plan by developing clearly defined deliverables for each site leader that is aligned to the established site objectives. Coordinate effective progress reviews with supervisors and trainees to confirm qualified employees. University Degree in business, engineering or related field Experience in a food warehouse, ideally dairy Strong communication skills both orally and in writing and effectively present material to multiple stakeholders Demonstrated project management experience Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities that often conflict A Competitive Base Salary ~ A Performance-Based Bonus System ~4 Weeks of Vacation ~ A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6% ~ A Volunteer Day to give back to your community ~ Learning and Development opportunities ~ A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.