Manager, Distribution Center

• Effectively manage inventory, quality standards, and performance metrics to achieve operational goals.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to facilitate consistent approaches to work, maximizing effectiveness.
• Provide ongoing employee coaching to foster continuous learning and professional skill development.
• Cultivate effective team dynamics, managing conflict effectively and inspiring cooperation.
• Develop and maintain a motivated workforce encouraging autonomy, accountability, and bringing out the best in one another.
• Utilize clear and concise communication with team, colleagues, and customers.
• Translate operational requirements into successful daily plans and optimized workforce schedules.
• Actively demonstrate a commitment to embracing change and driving innovation.
• Engage in continuous environmental scans to control costs, respond to trends, and minimize operational and staff downtime.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Safety, Health, & Environment, Human Resources, and Nutrien colleagues to leverage organizational resources and expertise.
• Actively contribute to business plan development, budget forecast, and production targets.
• Respond to inventory audits and asset reviews in a timely and accurate manner.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field is required. Equivalent experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
• 5 years of previous progressive experience in warehouse operations is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and warehouse management technology systems.
• Competent in effectively developing operational activities to manage the flow of goods.
• Familiarity with storage optimization, bulk chemical safety, and machinery maintenance.
• Ability to implement tactics for managing inventory relative to changing business operations.
• Proven problem-solving methodologies to manage unforeseen circumstances.
• Skilled in leading workforce through periods of peak productivity and gradual declines.
• Demonstrated attention to details which impact efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
• Ability to effectively analyze warehouse performance and make data driven decisions.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to employees, maximizing performance and responding to employee ideas and concerns.
• Continuously work to prevent workplace accidents, supporting employees in ensuring that everyone goes home safe every day.
• Balanced ability to effectively listen and appropriately respond to customers, employees, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to role model professional conduct while working in a dynamic, deadline driven environment.
• Previous experience with SAP software is an asset.

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