Distribution Centre Operations Supervisor

Position Snapshot

Business area: Purina

In-Person onsite at the Mississauga Distribution Centre

Location Address: Mississauga, ON located at 2500 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 1K8

Overnight Shift: Sunday to Friday, 10:45 PM to 7:00 AM (EST)

A little bit about us

As a company made up of pet owners, we believe that pets and people are better together.  If you share our passion for pets and you're looking for a career where you can take ownership, collaborate and contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work, then you are the type of person we want at Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry, producing Canada's best loved brands including Alpo  , ProPlan Veterinary Diets, Pro Plan, Purina ONE , Beneful, Beyond , Dog Chow , Cat Chow , Fancy Feast, Friskies, Tidy Cats, and many more.  Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

What to Expect: 

We are seeking a Distribution Centre (DC) Operations Supervisor who will report to the Distribution Centre Manager and oversee all facets of the Distribution Centre Operations Department, including scheduling, coaching, and training warehouse staff. This role requires the incumbent to foster a culture of trust and high performance through effective coaching while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and good manufacturing practices. Collaboration with the Distribution Centre team is essential for managing inventory levels and maintaining high customer service and efficiency, with flexibility to cover for absences as needed.

A day in the life:

• Ensure a safe work environment and foster a safety-oriented culture.
• Provide effective training and performance management for warehouse employees.
• Oversee all administrative controls related to shipping and receiving activities.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and ensure adherence to the "First In, First Out" principle.
• Supervise the movement of goods, including external aspects such as carrier selection, load planning, and cost/benefit analysis, as well as internal aspects like space planning and resource management.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Distribution Centres, Logistics, carriers, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with all departments to enhance overall operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Drive process improvements by coaching the warehouse team to identify potential savings and assist with their implementation.
• Manage the allocation of regular and overtime hours, ensuring appropriate vacation coverage.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analyses related to warehouse incidents.
• Handle bi-weekly payroll for union employees while adhering to the collective agreement.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Role Requirements

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in warehouse operations is required, preferably within a unionized environment, along with prior experience in warehouse operations, distribution, retail, or warehouse settings
• Required to work Night Shift: Sunday to Friday, 10:45pm to 7:00am (EST)
• Proficient in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions for safety-related issues
• Completion of a Post secondary education or experience deemed equivalent is required
• Strong computer skills, with a working knowledge of MS office Word, Excel & PowerPoint and warehouse systems
• Experience with any type of Payroll system; Kronos is preferred
• Ability to respond proactively to changing demands with short notice and effectively manage operational needs.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills, as well as strong interpersonal and communication abilities to excel in a team environment.
• The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with strong analytical and organizational skills, capable of working independently and managing conflicting demands in short time frames.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities with proactive behavior.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment 
• Company matched pension plan 
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) 
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement 
• Bonus eligibility 
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodation you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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