Description
Automotive glass technology is helping transform how we experience the road. At Belron Canada, the home office of Speedy Glass, Lebeau vitres d’auto and Vanfax we take this seriously, which is why we invest tirelessly on developing our people can realize their full potential.
We welcome applications from everyone, and are firmly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and take pride in ensuring every member of our team feels empowered.
The Distribution Center Supervisor (Day Operations) will be responsible for supervising the work and employees of assigned operational activities and teams to ensure efficient, productive, and timely execution. You will be responsible for leading projects to improve productivity, quality, and services related to distribution, inventory control, and external storage.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Plan, organize, direct, and monitor daily activities, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, shipping, maintenance, and inventory control, while ensuring that all operations comply with company policies.
• Supervise material handlers and delivery drivers, ensuring that all steps of merchandise-related procedures are followed.
• Ensure material handlers and delivery drivers are properly trained. Ensure employees effectively use the WMS system.
• Establish, report, monitor, and improve key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze and regularly report on key performance indicators related to supply chain operations, security, and delivery performance.
• Leverage performance management and KPIs to ensure that every distribution center activity is efficient and achieves its productivity level.
• Manage the work schedule and ensure that tasks are assigned efficiently and completed correctly.
• Control inventory levels to minimize excess inventory and reduce carrying costs. Optimize distribution center layout, workflow, and processes to improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase productivity, while maintaining a clean and organized distribution center environment.
• Develop and update operational procedures and best practices.
• Optimize equipment utilization while adhering to health, safety, and certification guidelines, and monitor equipment maintenance.
• Analyze key performance indicators and implement cost-cutting measures without compromising quality.
• Your impact on our employees:
o Foster and maintain a positive work environment that boosts employee motivation, ensuring clear communication to align the team with DC objectives.
o Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging employee suggestions and innovative solutions.
o Oversee the recruitment and training of new hires, while providing support to distribution center employees, as needed, to ensure smooth operations.
o Adhere to health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees, in accordance with local and global health and safety standards.
o Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions to promote a safety culture.
o Foster a mindset consistent with environmental responsibility and Belron's established sustainability goals.
o Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with team members and cross-functional teams.
• Communication and Leadership
o Build professional relationships with customers (internal and external), suppliers, transportation companies, internal supply chain teams, and your people and cultural partners.
o Communicate policies and procedures to all employees while ensuring their proper execution.
o Proactively address incidents while finding solutions to problems.
o Implement and execute strategies to promote and maintain our position as a renowned Vanfax® brand.
o Become an asset to the network of fellow DC Supervisors across the country when called upon.
Key Qualifications and Skills:
• 5 to 7 years of experience supervising a distribution center and/or managing a team, preferably in the automotive market.
• Degree or certification in logistics or supply chain, or equivalent experience.
• Planning and agility to cope with unforeseen changes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organized and deadline-oriented.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety in a distribution center environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced knowledge of AS400.
Why Belron Canada empowers you to be your best:
• You'll see the results of your work and have the opportunity to try new things.
• Forget unpredictable schedules and long hours. We have a life, and we know you do too.
• Our comprehensive benefits and pension program starts on your first day.
• We're a growing organization with ongoing opportunities for advancement, training, and skill development.
We believe that genuine care can make a real difference in the customer experience, and it begins with making a difference in the careers of our team members.
Belron Canada is an integral part of the Belron International family, a global leader in auto glass repair and replacement, and forward-facing digital camera calibration. Belron Canada alone operates 325+ service centres, 2 distribution centres and 26 warehouses across 10 provinces, and is home to over 1,200 employees.
Our pursuit of excellence commits us to providing sustainable world-class care for our communities and the climate.
If you value your career as we value our employees and our customers, there’s no better time to join Belron Canada and #BringOutYourBest with us!
