25019 - Manager Distribution Centre

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and management for the Distribution Centre to ensure operational results are achieved per shift while encouraging a positive work environment and culture
• Provides coaching and fundamental direction to warehouse team members on a regular basis setting performance objectives and expectations and ensuring that standards and goals are met
• Work directly with team members to provide guidance and feedback on ways to complete the work in the safest and most efficient manner possible in accordance with established procedures using metrics and analytics
• Responsible for the Performance Appraisal process including writing and delivering Performance Appraisals in accordance with the guidelines
• Oversee DC operations to ensure actions are conducted in accordance with the NSLCs OH&S management system and Collective Agreement requirements including overseeing Safety Committee and other regulatory meetings
• Models our values and continually works to build strong peer relationships amongst members of the DC team external customers and other business units and coaches their direct reports to do the same
• Effectively communicates organizational information to team members along with DC specific metrics such as productivity and absenteeism.
• Acts as the point of escalation for any questions from Supervisors or team members related to the workplace policies or procedures disputes or matters of conduct and potential discipline
• Support team members in resolving workplace conflicts in a respectful manner with assistance from Human Resources as appropriate
• Collaborate with Human Resources to lead the recruitment process for new team members
• Partner with the Distribution Centre Trainer to execute the orientation and onboarding process for new team members
• Oversee the training function and ensure training of new and existing employees is completed up to date and appropriately documented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance function in the Distribution Centre to ensure health safety and quality standards are met

Secondary Responsibilities

• Gather employee feedback and recommendations regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of current systems and procedures to ensure continuous improvement
• Provide input and support to collective bargaining and participate in the resolution process for labor relations issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned; travel (primarily within the province) as required

As a qualified candidate you will have:

• Business Certificate or Diploma in logistics supply chain management or a relevant field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in leading teams

As an ideal candidate you will have:

• Experience in warehouse inventory control or logistics/transportation
• Experience in a unionized setting
• Experience working in the beverage alcohol/cannabis industry

Be Part of Something Good Our people are the heart of what we do why we do it and are the key to our ongoing success

Since 1930 we have come together for the good of this beautiful province we call home. The NSLC manages the safe and responsible sale of beverage alcohol and cannabis in Nova Scotia. We contribute to the good of our province with responsible sales the impact we have on the communities we serve and by the financial contribution we make that helps create a stronger Nova Scotia. We are committed to improving the wellbeing of our customers employees and communities across the province. For more information about the NSLC please visit our website.

A diverse team equals success When our team members bring their true selves to work we celebrate. We know that diversity of thought identitycultureand background makes for an innovative and successful team. If you require accommodations for an interview or need support in applying please contact us at emailprotected

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please apply online no later than 11:59 pm on April 16 2025.