Distribution Centre Operations Lead (Mississauga)

Location: Mississauga ON located at 2500 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 1K8; ON SITE A little about us: As a company made up of pet owners, we believe that pets and people are better together. If you share our passion for pets and you’re looking for a career where you can take ownership, collaborate and contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work, then you are the type of person we want at Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry, producing Canada’s best loved brands including Alpo ®, ProPlan Veterinary Diets®, Pro Plan®, Purina ONE® , Beneful®, Beyond ®, Dog Chow ®, Cat Chow ®, Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, Tidy Cats®, and many more. Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. Position Summary: This role will be responsible for leading a group of supervisors and operators to achieve the Distribution Centre goals and ensuring customer satisfaction. A day in the life of a Distribution Centre Operations Lead This role will hold overall responsibility for managing all Distribution Centre operations and will report directly to the Distribution Centre Manager. The candidate selected for this role will serve as a key decision-maker in the execution of broad organizational and operational objectives. Provides business and managerial leadership for successful operation of the Distribution Centre. Hire and manage personnel while leading operations. Provides continual coaching to all managerial teams on ways to improve safety and quality standards and maintain on‑time performances. You will: Oversee operational teams including supervisors and operators, and also oversee processes and infrastructure while looking for opportunities of improvement or revision. - Lead the achievement of DC or functional Key Performance Indicators in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Turnover. - Ensure a work environment driven by mutual respect and a focus of shared goals. - Serve as a mentor, leader, and team builder by motivating, coaching, and training supervisors and operators, providing both informal (on‑floor coaching) and formal (written evaluation) job performance feedback. - Help create a culture of safety and service from the ground up and ensure compliance with workplace safety standards, policies, and procedures at all times. - Ensure operational resources, including equipment and human talent, are properly allocated in relation to daily operational needs. - Coordinate the efforts of shipping office and operations personnel to ensure that customer orders are effectively satisfied. - Liaise between subordinate staff and senior management to ensure organizational goals and objectives are effectively communicated and met, and communicate in a timely manner. - Enforce DC adherence to company‑developed SOPs / WIs for warehouse management and transportation. Role Requirements: 5+ years of experience within a warehouse environment leading operations. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software used throughout the organization. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills leading team members and communicating with cross‑functional teams. - Ability to work extended hours as needed, including weekends or evenings. - Strong people skills to be able to lead and promote a culture of safety while fulfilling operational requirements. Benefits: - Comprehensive total rewards perks package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment. - Company matched pension plan. - Adaptable and hybrid work arrangements. - Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company. - Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement. - Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (located across various Nestlé offices/sites). - Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by preferred vendors and partnerships. What you need to know: We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. Compensation Range: $85,000-$95,000 Nestlé Canada is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nms18