Logistics Director

Logistics Director

For our Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu factory located in Montérégie

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

The North American reference for ready-to-cook vegetables, we do everything we can to contribute to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food.

Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA?

• Salary paid weekly and annual bonus;
• Advantageous annual vacation policy;
• Group insurance program and access to telemedicine;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (PAEF);
• Possibility of contributing to an RRSP with employer contribution;
• Recognition program;
• Activities organized by the company;
• Participation in a volunteer day at the employer’s expense;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Environment promoting learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on stimulating projects within a growing company!

Under the direction of the Regional Logistics Manager, this role liaises with our internal and external customers, optimizing customer satisfaction, distribution processes, inventory levels and warehousing utilization with a strategic vision.

THE ROLE:

• Manage a distribution team of approximately 30 warehouse/distribution center employees and ensure adequate planning according to fluctuating needs;
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments to meet internal/external customer expectations by implementing and monitoring the company's key performance indicators;
• Develop a team of supervisors and management to achieve Health/Safety, Quality and customer service objectives;
• Foster a culture of safety, food safety, waste reduction program and lean culture;
• Carry out regular visits/audits of the warehouse to ensure its safety, maintenance and rigor;
• Operational and financial management of 3PL partners responsible for off-site activities;
• Lead strategic projects to improve warehousing capacity, distribution and efficiency in accordance with industry best practices;
• Manage and plan budgets effectively and find innovative ways to reduce costs;
• Supervise an inventory team aimed at inventory accuracy, compliance with FIFO and reduction of losses.
• Identify and monitor corrective measures for equipment and building maintenance;

PROFILE:

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, supply management, logistics management or industrial engineering or equivalent experience
• 7 years or more in a warehousing or logistics management role
• Strong people management and talent development skills
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills to interact with a diverse workforce and communicator with proven leadership abilities in the face of change
• English/French Oral and Written Bilingualism

We need people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

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