About the role
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director Distribution, the Senior Manager, Distribution, will be responsible for implementing key initiatives at the SDC location including, standardizing processes, increasing efficiencies, supporting the team in implementing improvement initiatives for various projects specifically, creating a culture where safety comes first.
The Senior Manager, Distribution will drive operational excellence, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet organizational and customer needs.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee the daily operations and distribution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. Ensure Compliance within our SLAs and internal KPIs.
- Monitor and Control Inventory Levels across the Distribution Center to optimize stock availability. Coordinate with planning to balance supply and demand
- Lead, Train and develop distribution and warehouse staff. Set clear performance expectations.
- Manage Distribution Spend while identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising service
- Implement CI initiatives to enhance distribution efficiencies while streamlining workflow.
- Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and optimize distribution operations, utilizing data to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide regular performance reports to senior leadership, offering insights into distribution center performance, cost management efforts, and operational challenges.
- Ensure Compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain strong Relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Requirements
- University degree and/or post-secondary diploma in business
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of management experience in logistics and/or warehousing, preferably in a manufacturing/perishable industry
- Excellent skills in MS Office
- Strong understanding of warehousing processes, procedures and best practices.
- Knowledgeable in pick and pack operations.
- Knowledge of material handling equipment
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, problem solving and organizational skills
- Communicates effectively with others at all levels of the organization
- Ability to efficiently and effectively handle shifting and multiple priorities
- Must be a team player who excels working in a team environment
- Strong analytical abilities to analyze information and recommend solutions to improve operational efficiencies.
- Motivated self-starter who is customer focused.
Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.
About Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.
About the role
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director Distribution, the Senior Manager, Distribution, will be responsible for implementing key initiatives at the SDC location including, standardizing processes, increasing efficiencies, supporting the team in implementing improvement initiatives for various projects specifically, creating a culture where safety comes first.
The Senior Manager, Distribution will drive operational excellence, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet organizational and customer needs.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee the daily operations and distribution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. Ensure Compliance within our SLAs and internal KPIs.
- Monitor and Control Inventory Levels across the Distribution Center to optimize stock availability. Coordinate with planning to balance supply and demand
- Lead, Train and develop distribution and warehouse staff. Set clear performance expectations.
- Manage Distribution Spend while identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising service
- Implement CI initiatives to enhance distribution efficiencies while streamlining workflow.
- Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and optimize distribution operations, utilizing data to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide regular performance reports to senior leadership, offering insights into distribution center performance, cost management efforts, and operational challenges.
- Ensure Compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain strong Relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Requirements
- University degree and/or post-secondary diploma in business
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of management experience in logistics and/or warehousing, preferably in a manufacturing/perishable industry
- Excellent skills in MS Office
- Strong understanding of warehousing processes, procedures and best practices.
- Knowledgeable in pick and pack operations.
- Knowledge of material handling equipment
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, problem solving and organizational skills
- Communicates effectively with others at all levels of the organization
- Ability to efficiently and effectively handle shifting and multiple priorities
- Must be a team player who excels working in a team environment
- Strong analytical abilities to analyze information and recommend solutions to improve operational efficiencies.
- Motivated self-starter who is customer focused.
Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.
About Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.