Shipping, Receiving & Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You will be responsible for planning, leading, organizing and controlling of warehousing to ensure efficient inventory and warehouse management and cost-effective delivery of shipment volume objectives. You will be planning, leading, organizing and controlling the plant’s Dispensary operations for raw & packaging material to provide consistent quality ingredients to production in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

How you will contribute

• Be accountable for the Warehouse Operations Plan, Coordinate & Manage Receipt/ Issue/ Disposal of raw/packaging materials and finished good inventories in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Deliver Inventory accuracy objectives and ensure Operational requirements are consistently applied while complying to all boundaries & requirements on a regular basis.
• Provide appropriate and properly maintained Materials handling/ movement equipment and facility to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Achieve AM-Autonomous maintenance and PM-Progressive maintenance Step completion goals for warehouse equipment & SGA teams to eliminate losses & downtime.
• Lead optimum utilization of Warehouse space; conduct warehouse capacity plan review on a regular basis.
• Ensure storage and handling of all materials and finished goods adheres to standard palletizing, stacking and storage requirements.
• Manage and control the replenishment of stock at Distributor’s warehouses, analysis of inventory movements, to ensure inventory level in the supply chain is at manageable level, and no run or overstock situation and product freshness in the trade.
• Develop & implement overhead budgets to define cost boundaries for an efficient warehouse operation.
• Ensure cost targets are met via efficient utilization of equipment, workforce and utilities.
• Monitor and control materials wastage and variance to generate productivity savings.
• Be accountable for strong governance & compliance requirements (warehouse audits, ISO, FSSC, Quality management system audits etc.) to be in place,
• Be a champion to meet and/or exceed Safety & Quality requirements and driving ownership among teams.
• Be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the team and responsible for identifying and implementing critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.
• Interface with key stakeholders internally & externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, Align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives and goals and maintain 100% compliance to standards, policies and local legal laws.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Relevant work experience in warehouse and/or production operations, inventory management & handling material movement equipment. Computer proficiency (MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & experience in ERP (SAP) systems. Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written), Analytical & Problem solving skills, strong collaboration and relationship management skills. The capability to work as the Team Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the team, deploying and managing IDP-Individual development plan for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development.

More about this role

• Lead an organization that is responsible for the production scheduling, materials ordering, receiving, warehousing, material handling, palletizing, shipping, transportation.
• Manage the entire cycle of hiring, coaching, development, and performance management for all the hourly and salaried direct reports in the supply chain areas.
• Manage the proper implementation and compliance of all the safety, quality, and internal control policies and procedures applicable to the supply chain areas.
• Work closely with the Operations Leaders, Functional Departments, and the broader supply chain organization to ensure that the production schedule is optimized.
• Work closely with the broader materials management team, suppliers, procurement team, and transportation companies to ensure the proper materials availability to sustain our production requirements with no impact to our operational efficiency.
• Manage the implementation of TPM systems and processes to drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain.
• Manage the annual operational budget for CS&L.
• Drive the equipment reliability agenda by implementing a robust preventive and corrective maintenance program for Powered Industrial Vehicles, Dock Doors, Pallet Elevators, Palletizing Systems, Automated Labelers, and Trailer Yard.
• Drive the continuous improvement agenda to identify and implement productivity projects to provide savings to the business.
• Manage the proper definition, alignment, and implementation of the correct business continuity plans (BCP) to sustain proper operations at the bakery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who is a good fit?

Bachelor’s degree in management, supply chain, and/or engineering is required. Higher education is an asset. Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated management experience leading a high-performance organization in a manufacturing and/or warehouse work environment either in a food, pharmaceutical, and/or automotive industry is required Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a high-performance team through the implementation of TPM or integrated lean six sigma Passion for improving the safety, quality, and internal control culture of the core teams in all areas of supply chain. Passion for coaching and developing hourly and salaried direct and indirect reports so that they can fulfill their highest potential and support the business. Passion for improving the equipment reliability in all areas of supply chain. Strong communication, computer (SAP, MS Office, and other WHM programs), and troubleshooting skills are required. Self-driven and able to work with minimum guidance. Flexible to lead a 24/5 organization that is critical to the success of the plant business unit.

What can you expect from us?

A great opportunity to work with talented colleagues from multiple functional departments, suppliers, and service providers to make the best snacks in the world. A great leadership development opportunity where you can make a positive impact on your team and the overall business. A great opportunity to learn and implement world-class lean manufacturing tools and systems to improve any dimension (safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale) of supply chain. A great growth opportunity that can lead to other more senior leadership roles within the company.

Salary and Benefits

The expected base salary range for this position is $84,500 to $105,650 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.

• A competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible benefits program
• Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements.
• AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws.
• This posting is for a current vacancy. No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto.

Company Culture

Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging. Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job Type

Regular Manufacturing support Manufacturing At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!