Manager, Warehouse Operations

Location: Windsor, ON, Canada

Company Name: Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.

Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines.

We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices.

Working here is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. We are in the business of creating moments that matter, starting with how we work!

Position Summary:

• To ensure an effective, efficient and safe shipping and receiving area
• To lead and engage the hourly group to ensure production receives all materials on time and in full
• To ensure finish good shipments are sent out on time and in full directly from Walkerville site and Pike Creek facility
• Inventory and excise control of all dry and finish goods at the Walkerville facility

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act per Hiram Walker & Son’s Ltd Policy.
• Ensure product is delivered on time and in full; internally and externally.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of resources – including people, space, equipment and facility.
• Direct supervision of Material Handling Utility Operators and Receivers.
• Inventory Accuracy & Excise Compliance.
• Dry supply and finish good cycle count.
• Direct shipments to customers.
• Shipments to Pike Creek facility.
• Supervision of shuttle services.
• Management of people including scheduling, Kronos, absenteeism, discipline and conviviality.
• Execution Overhead & CAPEX Budget.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of food safety systems.
• Financial responsibility for Operational & Overhead: $2,000,000CDN and Capex: $200,000CDN.
• Regular work-related contact with Master Scheduler, PR USA, Human Resource, Director of Risk Management, Maintenance Manager, and Quality Department.
• External contact with Carriers, Contractors, Customers, and Excise office.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years Supervisory experience in Distribution/Material Handling.
• Thorough understanding of inventory management and warehouse systems.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and troubleshoot effectively.
• Problem Solving and root cause analysis.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Accident/Incident investigation.

Education:

• Required: Undergraduate Degree.
• Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Business / I.T. / Logistics.

Financial Responsibility:

• Participates in goal setting and accountable for own, limited budget for asset administration and goals.
• Operates in predetermined limits.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date: 2024-10-07

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