Manager, DC Process

at  GraingerCanada

Work Location Type: Onsite
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College and/or University in Supply Chain, Quality or Operations, or;
• High school diploma with 5 years’ leadership experience in a multi-shift operation with large employee populations
• Financial acumen and experience to support budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with continuous improvement, process mapping, LEAN and/or Six Sigma methodology and how to develop continuous improvement mindset (Six Sigma Green Belt preferred)
• Analytics including data mining, report building and presentation
• Project Management experience and/or education preferred
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and requests.

Direct the day-to-day activities of the department, which includes:

• Ensure Supervisors are aligning labor resources with daily/hourly work volumes
• Ensure standard processes are documented and consistently followed.
• Monitor key performance indicators to identify opportunities to improve service quality and team results.
• Collaborate with cross functional management teams to align best practices across all business groups.
• Ensure accurate and organized maintenance of training and safety records.
• Mentor Supervisors in leading team engagement and aligning to Grainger Principles and values.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Champion and develop leadership skills in the Supervisor team.
• Lead departmental safety focus, including standardization of safety practices.