Kuehne + Nagel

Operations Manager

Kuehne + Nagel$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience in Contract Logistics, 3PL, Distribution Centre, or Warehouse environment
  • 5+ years management experience in a high-volume distribution centre/warehouse
  • Experience with Dangerous Goods/GMP compliance
  • Ability to organize and manage a scale labour force of 50+ employees
  • Knowledge of warehouse equipment and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily warehouse operations and manage personnel to meet objectives
  • Organize regular communication to establish clear goals across operations
  • Develop staffing plans based on sales forecasts and management input
  • Establish operational procedures for shipment verification and inventory accuracy
  • Implement cost-effective operational programs and identify continuous improvement opportunities
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and monitor safety metrics
  • Train and develop personnel through coaching and performance feedback

Benefits

  • Stability and potential for international career growth
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Access to excellent training programs
  • Engaging and dynamic global work environment
Full Job Description
Operations Manager Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our site located in Salaberry-De-Valleyfield in Montreal-East is looking for a new Operations Manager to join our Contract Logistics team. How you create impact As the Operations Manager you'll oversee daily warehouse operations, manage large teams, optimize resources, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and deliver exceptional service for our customers. If you thrive in a dynamic 3PL environment and enjoy developing people while improving processes. • Direct the operations of the warehouse personnel to achieve outlined objectives, organize daily meetings / regular communication to establish clear, ambitious and attainable goals across operations, quality and service, QSHE, profitability, etc.; • Develop and direct work plans to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times, including long range planning of labour needs based on customer sales forecasts and Management input; • Together with the Distribution Center Manager, establish and ensure the execution of operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials and inventory accuracy, and driving active safety programs; • Develop and direct programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the facility and of all warehouse equipment, identify and pursue continuous improvement opportunities, and together with the Distribution Centre Manager implement a "lean" culture; • Develop, implement and direct programs to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property according to company policies and procedures, ensure a culture of safety throughout the organization, and monitor safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis; • Continuously assess, train, coach, mentor and develop personnel both informally and through formal training programs, provide job performance based feedback; • Together with the Site Quality Manager, drive QSHE implementation and compliance; • Ensure that all quality and regulatory requirements of Health Canada and other applicable authorities and client requirements are met; • Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety & Security programs to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property; • Comply with GMP requirements as applicable to ensure that all quality and regulatory requirements of Health Canada and other applicable authorities and client requirements are met. • Strive for continuous improvements in all facets of warehouse operations; • Report operational issues and IT issues; • Other responsibilities as assigned in support of the development and execution of the company's Pharmaceutical / Healthcare strategy; "If you require accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs." What we would like you to bring • 7+ years experience in Contract Logistics, 3PL, Distribution Centre, or Warehouse environment • 5+ years management experience in a high volume, fast paced distribution centre / warehouse environment • Dangerous Goods/GMP experience • Experience in organizing scale labour force for 50+ resources; • Knowledge of technical processes related to standard warehouse equipment and applications such as racking, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) systems and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) • Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety and employment standards legislation, and of common workplace hazards and associated controls (Bill C45) • Knowledge of various production and quality systems (GxP, ISO, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.); • Back end manufacturing logistics experience is considered an asset • Proficiency in French and English (English-speaking clients This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool. What's in it for you There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-MB1 #ONSITE Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in [specific process, e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

About Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel is a global transportation and logistics company that provides airfreight, sea freight, and contract logistics services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel operates in over 100 countries and has a workforce of over 83,000 employees. The company's customers include companies in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and retail industries.
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