Your mission
With your great adaptability and strong organizational skills, you will be responsible for planning and overseeing the ongoing operations of the Halifax Distribution Centre in order to achieve quality, service, and productivity objectives.
« As a supervisor, you will lead the Centre’s day-to-day activities while fostering an engaged and high-performing team. Your ability to adapt and stay organized will help drive operational efficiency, maintain a safe and collaborative work environment, and support continuous improvement » Brian Murray, Distribution centre manager
What you’d mainly be responsible for:
- Plan, organize, and coordinate all daily operations (outbound, shipping, replenishment).
- Effectively motivate and supervise personnel including recruitment, training & development, and evaluation. Ensure ongoing improvement in productivity and quality of employee’s work.
- Communicate effectively with employees, promote a collaborative environment, while adhering to regulations governing work conditions. Ensure employees comply with regulatory and corporate standards and policies.
- Participate in and contribute to inventory management initiatives, in collaboration with the Inventory Control Team Lead.
- Recommend changes in work methods, for more efficient use of resources to optimize the company’s performance.
- Promote health and safety awareness and ensure compliance with applicable standards; take proactive measures to minimize health and safety risks for employees and visitors.
- Ensure the workplace is consistently clean, organized, and safe.
- Supervise preventive maintenance and equipment repair programs; promptly report all equipment-related issues to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Performing other duties as required by supervisor to support the interests of CDMV.
We would like to meet you if you have:
- A college diploma.
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a distribution environment.
You recognize yourself in:
- Autonomy
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and lead employees.
- Adaptability and stress management: demonstrating flexibility and the ability to remain resilient in a constantly evolving work environment.
- Ability to manage multiple files/projects simultaneously.
- Organizational skills: ability to set priorities and establish schedules.
We offer you, among other things:
- Competitive retirement plan.
- Group insurance plan, including life, disability, and dental coverage.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Onboarding and integration program.
- Talent management program.
- An organization that supports and encourages career progression.
CDMV – The leading distributor for animal health professionals in Canada
We support veterinary teams by offering a wide range of high-quality products. Since 1972, we have ensured delivery of the right product, in the right quantity, at the right time.
Four distribution centers across Canada
We fulfill our mission by striving for consistent operational excellence at all of our distribution centers located in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
A committed team
Every day, our 375 dedicated employees put their talents and expertise at the service of veterinary teams, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: animal care.
Inspired?
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CDMV is committed to employment equity and encourages women, ethnic or visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples to apply for posted job opportunities.