Distribution Center Manager

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world .

As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

The Distribution Center Manager Position is the site manager for a brand new 300,000 sq foot facility slated to open in Spring of 2025.

This leader will provide direction to the warehouse, maintenance, safety and quality teams supporting the facility responsible for administration, shipping / receiving, transportation, re-supply, customer service, scheduling employees, sanitation, quality, safety and environmental.

The Manager works with site leadership as the liaison between the distribution center and Saputo support departments including but not limited to Operations, Safety, Quality, Sales, Planning, Logistics and local, state and federal regulatory agency representatives.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

Leads, hires, trains, mentors, and coaches key warehouse staff members, including warehouse managers, supervisors and leads.

Supports recruiting and retention initiatives along with providing staffing plans, communication, and performance management expectations.

• Responsible for all aspects of the distribution center, including shipping and receiving, inventory control, safety, sanitation, quality, building and equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for warehouse P&L, annual budgeting, monthly reporting, spend review and achievement of controllable spend goals.

Understands and communicates key expense drivers as related to P&L, including cost control associated with labor, overhead, inventory management and shrink.

Identifies, recommends, and supports operational efficiency goals and objectives. Participates in cross-functional projects and engages other departments and support teams as needed.

Effectively manages change and ensures sustainment.

• Responsible for achievement of Key Performance Indicators related to inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, fill rate, product rotation, traceability, warehouse and equipment utilization, and compliance.
• Engages with customer service, sales, production and supply planning, transportation and other support departments in order to achieve desired service level and ensure compliance throughout the supply chain.
• Leads, supports and drives employee and food safety programs to build a strong culture reflective of Saputo values at a new facility with over 140 employees.
• Understands and adheres to company's policies and procedures while demonstrating Saputo's values and ensuring compliance.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the distribution center in an organized, safe and sanitary work environment that is in compliance with the Company's policies, OSHA and regulatory requirements.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have The Following Experiences, Skills, and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain / warehouse operations in the Food and Consumer Goods Industry.
• 3+ years of experience direct site functional leadership (site function leader w / P&L ownership).
• Ability to develop, coach and lead a team in the execution, strategies and realization of departmental and company goals is required.

Demonstrated team builder with the ability to train and engage new employees to form a team.

Proven ability to effectively manage and utilize an integrated WMS / ERP system for inventory transactions and control.

SAP ECC and EWM experience preferred.

• Strong MS Office Suite Skills & Experience (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, PPT). Possess Excellent communication skills, including written, e-communications, verbal, presentation.
• Ability to work with diverse group of people internal and external to organization.
• Ability to thrive in a highly visible and cross-functional role during site start up activities.
• Self-sufficient and dynamic with the ability to work in an environment where priorities change rapidly and tight deadlines exist.
• Position requires up to 10% travel, ground and / or air transportation. Onboarding process will require travel to sites with less travel over time.

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With...

• Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options, paid time off.
• Employee recognition and incentive programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and site engagement activities
• Work on a smoke free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness focused lifestyle.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave.

We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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