Regional Manager, Warehouse Operations

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

The Regional Manager - Warehouse Operations manages multiple warehouses optimizing safety efficiency stakeholder satisfaction inventory and this role you will drive standard work practices and foster a collaborative environment empowering site leaders to grow and succeed while supporting the strategic Supply Chain objectives of SUSA. This position enables individuals to reach their full potential through mentorship and support while delivering network results through data-driven management and a commitment to continuous improvement.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Responsible for overseeing warehouse performance at designated locations; evaluate and act on KPIs to meet objectives in safety quality service (OTIF) cost and inventory accuracy.

• Champion a proactive employee and food safety culture; ensure regulatory compliance and adoption of hazard identification rootcause analysis and corrective/preventive actions in partnership with EHS and Quality.

• Develop warehouse leaders via succession planning coaching and performance management; build bench strength for readynow talent and promotions.

• Ensure standard work SOPs and best practices are applied consistently across all locations. Work on process improvement through site visits performance analysis and coaching. Lead problemsolving using root cause analysis and structured CI; standardize and scale solutions that deliver measurable impact.

• Own site and network P&L objectives (labor MHE leasing storage R&M cost of quality); deliver budget and productivity commitments through disciplined planning and variance management.

• Ensure inventory control measures are maintained for all finished and semi-finished goods within the warehouse.

• Drive harmonization of processes and systems (WMS/ERP) partnering with BPO/IT and the KeyUser network to sustain adoption.

• Partner with Transportation Customer Service Supply/Demand Planning Quality Manufacturing Finance and IT to meet service commitments drive efficiencies and complete projects related to network optimization automation implementation system upgrades product launches etc.

• Identify and lead initiatives that improve safety technology labor efficiency space utilization automation and overall operational performance at specific sites and across a network of 25 internal warehouse locations.

• Demonstrate a Customer First mindset by developing strategies to enhance our customer service and our growth focusing on deliveries that are on-time in-full and defect-free.

• Work directly with and challenge other cross-functional teams in the organization to identify efficiency opportunities. Assist them in determining solutions that will allow Saputo to achieve objectives in the areas of profit growth and customer satisfaction.

• Take charge of the departments budgeting by regularly reviewing financial reports and managing the yearly budget process. Collaborate with the team to identify both immediate and future staffing requirements considering projected business volume site-specific challenges and potential growth opportunities.

• Initiate coordinate and oversee major projects within your sites; such as layout changes equipment upgrades warehouse capacity needs utilization capital expenses automation installation etc.

• Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and make appropriate recommendations to senior leadership as necessary.

• Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.

• Travel 60% of the time to support sites performance initiative teams projects and other deliverables. Combination of office warehouse and coldchain environments; PPE compliance required at sites.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience skills and qualifications

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse and/or site operations or 5 years and a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business or equivalent experience

• 5 years of experience direct site leadership or large team leadership of 20 team members (single or multiple site leader w/ P&L ownership)

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

• Demonstrate a track record of developing leaders and elevating teams; strong coaching and mentorship capabilities

• Experienced with WMS/ERP (e.g. SAP/EWM) and datadriven performance management; comfortable leading through system changes.

• Successful best practice implementation process improvement program management and change management experience

• Communicate effectively across levels (frontline to executives) and influence crossfunctional outcomes.

We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.

• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.

• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Salary range: $107350 $ 140895

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience education skills and training.

In the USA Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella Frigo Cheese Montchevre Stella and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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