Warehouse Lead

Job description

Warehouse Lead

Nestlé was ranked the fifth most loved brand in the world in a survey of 70,000 consumers in 15 major international markets. Nestlé Canada was voted one of the best workplaces in Canada for three consecutive years, and was also named one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2013. Recognized in Canadian Business, the Nestlé brand was named #9 by consumers on the World's Most Reputable Companies list and ranked #2 for the Best Reputation in North America! Find out why, There is more to Life at Nestlé…

We offer you:

· Great comprehensive benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one.
· Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.
· Comprehensive Total Rewards Package and Company Matched Retirement Plan.

Major Responsibilities


· Ownership of the handling, storage and distribution of Nestle Waters North America bottled water products to the end consumer. This facility is a high volume environment

· Oversees the warehouse operations; including the safety, quality, continuous improvement, P & L, budgeting, inventory control, within those functional areas.

· Lead the execution of cultural changes and activities needed to support Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) and the pursuit of TPM.

· Develop and execute Lean or Six Sigma principals as they apply to logistics operations.

· Convey a deep emphasis on employee engagement through shift hand off practices and shift start-up communications.

· Strong execution and focus on safety is required.

· Coach and develop team members to successful results, including identifying training and development needs.

· Determine staffing needs to meet workload requirements and manage day to day budget and forecasts

· Effectively manage warehouse utilization and resolve exceptions to daily operation

· Maintain contingency plans for time sensitive operations (unscheduled absentees, customer issues, systems malfunctions, inventory exceptions, transport equipment issues)

· Develop strong partnerships with plant management, planning, transportation, quality and inventory control through daily meetings.

· Collaborate with peers across the company to share best practices and maintain compliance

· Develop, Maintain, and confirm process are run in accordance with SOPs and other documentation and best practices

· Ensure quality service to consumers by exceeding customer shipping requirements within the established time frame, and by communicating to internal contacts any issues that may impact customers

· May manage or oversee regional third party warehouse operations

· Other duties as assigned


Qualifications


· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or relevant field

· 5+ years of supply chain experience, including warehouse and inventory experience with at least 3 years leading a team

· Prior experience in consumer products, food and beverage specifically, preferred

· Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel Powerpoint and business management software (SAP preferred) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

· Proven leadership skills, coaching and developing leaders & employees

· Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement such as and manage to/achieve metrics. Experience with the development and execution of TPM, LEAN, and Six Sigma principals required

· Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with frontline employees, peers, and executives

· Ability to drive positive change in both processes and systems and culture

· Ability to provide after-hours support to a 24 X 7 operation for critical issues

Please note; Education Verification, Reference Checks and Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates.

If you believe you have the profile we are looking for and you want to make your mark in the World’s Largest Food and Beverage Company, we look forward to hearing from you!

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those
individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.