Manager, Distribution Centre

Job summary

The Assembly Manager oversees daily pallet assembly operations across two shifts, managing a workforce of 250 employees to meet productivity and quality targets. They are responsible for financial management, resource allocation, and fostering a culture of health and safety within the Calgary Logistics Centre.

Job details

Job Summary The Assembly Manager is responsible for the operations of this department across two shifts, plays a key role within the Calgary Logistics Centre, and reports to the Senior Distribution Centre Manager. This position directly contributes to achieving organizational objectives by overseeing pallet assembly operations on production lines serving more than 500 Canadian stores.The incumbent ensures operational efficiency through the effective management of a workforce of approximately 250 employees and support functions across two shifts, as well as through the optimization of processes and systems. In addition, the Assembly Manager is responsible for achieving and maintaining productivity targets while ensuring compliance with quality, health, and safety standards.Key Accountabilities Lead all Assembly Department operations, including the building of more than 2,000 pallets per day, while ensuring compliance with performance, quality, health, and safety standards. Manage an operating budget representing more than 450,000 labor hours annually by optimizing resource allocation, maintaining strict cost controls, and achieving ambitious productivity targets. Plan, organize, and direct daily assembly operations, ensuring smooth workflow across assembly lines and adherence to established work methods by assemblers. Oversee the financial management and overall operational performance of the department, including close monitoring of costs, productivity optimization, and achievement of budget objectives. Manage a leadership structure consisting of 1 Assistant Manager, 4 Supervisors, 14 Team Leads, and approximately 250 employees across two shifts, fostering employee engagement, skill development, and overall team performance. Drive performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze variances, and continuously adjust strategies in a dynamic, multicultural, and rapidly growing environment. Develop and implement optimized operational processes and workforce plans to ensure maximum efficiency and support high-volume operations. Actively promote a culture of health and safety by ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing risks in a high-intensity operational environment. Oversee assembly equipment, ensuring optimal performance, proper maintenance, and uninterrupted operations. Collaborate closely with various business units to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with organizational priorities. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic projects aimed at optimizing processes, systems, and operational capacity. Foster an engaging work environment focused on coaching, talent development, and employee accountability. Job Requirements University degree, preferably in Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of management experience, with a strong understanding and practical knowledge of all supply chain concepts within a network environment. Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is essential, including hands-on experience with radio-frequency (RF) equipment and SAP software. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Ability to leverage and interpret Power BI dashboards to support strategic, data-driven decision-making. Demonstrated experience managing budgets and productivity performance. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement high-value solutions. The ideal candidate is highly energetic, motivated, results-oriented, creative, innovative, and adaptable. Proven track record of successfully leading and developing high-performing teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong results orientation, the ability to perform root cause and interpretive analyses, lead effective teams, develop direct reports, exercise sound business judgment, influence stakeholders, and demonstrate strategic agility. Fluency in English is required.

What you’ll do

The Assembly Manager oversees daily pallet assembly operations across two shifts, managing a workforce of 250 employees to meet productivity and quality targets. They are responsible for financial management, resource allocation, and fostering a culture of health and safety within the Calgary Logistics Centre.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in a relevant field such as Logistics, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering. A minimum of five to seven years of management experience in a supply chain environment, along with proficiency in WMS and SAP, is required.

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Logistics Management
• Operations Management
• Warehouse Management Systems
• SAP
• Budget Management
• Productivity Optimization
• Team Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Power BI
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Microsoft Excel
• Health And Safety Standards
• Influencing Skills
• Operational Efficiency
• Energetic
• Operational Performance Management
• Supply Chain
• Accountability
• Workflow Management
• Results Orientation
• Talent Development
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Budgeting
• Assembly Lines
• Dashboard
• Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Employee Engagement
• English Language
• Financial Management
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Microsoft Office
• Operating Budget
• Operations
• Palletizing
• Production Line
• Radio Frequency
• Coaching
• Resource Allocation
• SAP Applications
• Team Performance Management

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Data & Analytics
• Distribution Center Director
• Distribution Center Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

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