Distribution Manager - Halton Hills, Canada - Due North

Due North

Verified Company

Halton Hills, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We Are

Due North is a leader in the manufacturing of quality refrigerated and frozen food merchandisers and are well known by the Minus Forty & QBD brand name of products.

Our customers find the convenience, and reliability of our innovative spot merchandising and business products across North America and Europe a key contributor to their business' success.

A wide product portfolio of commercial refrigeration products and the ability to customize products within a short time frame, has earned us the trust and confidence of our customers in a variety of markets.

We cater to ice cream vendors, frozen novelty merchandisers, frozen food vendors, refrigerated food merchandisers, and we're business partners with major corporations in the food industry.

Our team of focused and friendly professionals are always happy to serve our customers, who we have been serving for over 30 years.

Your Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to manage, supervise, improve, plan, and coordinate the shipping operations within our company to ensure the schedule is maintained and our customers remain satisfied in all aspects of quality and delivery relating to the Distribution Department.

Responsibilities

Maintain and ensure Minus Forty QBD Corp. (DBA "Due North")'s 24hr Part's Policy is followed through. This is critical to the success of our company and gaining customer satisfaction when they have a complaint.
Compute amounts, such as space available, and shipping, storage, and trailer load patterns
Ensure circle checks are completed for all lifting devices, were applicable, according to Minus Forty QBD Corp. (DBA "Due North")'s Lift Truck Operating Policy
Ensure invoices and shipping manifests conform to tariff and customs regulations
Ensure necessary shipping documentation is available for the products being shipped
Ensure only the highest level of quality product is shipped to our customers by training team members and implementing systems to eliminate any potential shipping problems
Ensure products or materials have adequate estimates for quantities or weights and the type of container required for storage or transport
Interview, select, and train your department's staff
Issue loading instructions to ensure that delivery times are met
Manage departmental budgets
Manage the inspection of materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions according to Minus Forty QBD Corp. (DBA "Due North")'s Quality Assurance program.
Manage your department in accordance to Minus Forty QBD Corp. (DBA "Due North")'s Quality Assurance Policy and Minus Forty QBD Corp. (DBA "Due North")'s Operating Policies and Procedures
Monitor, maintain, and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficiency in regards to layouts, housekeeping, nonconforming materials and obsolescence
Review picking orders and forecasts in order to estimate peak delivery periods
Review production operations and resolve any problems, sometimes conferring with other departments or senior management in order to do so
Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping of products or materials

You Have

High School, G.E.D., postsecondary education preferred
Extensive knowledge in a shipping/receiving warehouse environment
Minimum 5+ years' experience in a fastpaced shipping/receiving warehouse environment
Full understanding of inventory management techniques and their impact on the business
Strong leadership, effective communication and interpersonal skills
Deadline oriented, detailed and organized with exceptional analytical skills
Able to cultivate a positive and innovative work environment
Proactive and independent work style, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
Knowledge of safety regulations and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a fastpaced, dynamic environment