Manager, Distribution Center – Canada in Mississauga

Are you ready to join the People Behind the Power™ of our Canadian organization, which has consistently achieved a Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification in recent years? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting job opportunity. If you are looking to grow your career by digging your hands into various aspects of wire and cable manufacturing in a fun, innovative and diverse culture, then this is the job for you!

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

Location: Canada Toronto Distribution Center

Role Type Travel Requirements: In this position, you must be able to travel throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico as may be required from time to time.

Job Summary: Leads and oversees the Canadian distribution center to ensure high-quality delivery of products to customers. Develops and implements continuous improvement strategies to achieve site performance objectives. Drives team performance and resolves escalated issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts operations in a manner that promotes a safe work environment in compliance with applicable provincial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and company standards.
• Adjusts departmental plans, priorities, and processes to optimize resource utilization while achieving quality, service, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Partners with managers to establish, monitor, and maintain performance standards, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Allocates staffing, equipment, and operational resources effectively to meet changing business conditions and short- and long-term demand forecasts.
• Develops and implements tactical and operational plans for the Distribution Centre to enhance service levels, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, industry requirements, and applicable federal, provincial, and local employment and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to identify operational improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Coordinates training and development programs to build employee capability, support safety and operational standards, and ensure consistency in service delivery.
• Recruits, develops, and mentors customer-focused leaders, fostering an inclusive culture of engagement, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Manages employee performance and development through regular coaching, audits, and operational reviews to ensure service quality, consistency, and operational excellence.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 Years Experience

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 8-11 Years of Experience

Spans of Control:

• Does this role manage Southwire team members: Yes
• Number of direct reports: 5-10

Travel:

• Domestic, occasionally international - up to 25% of time

Physical Requirements:

• Moving - 30% of time
• Sitting - 70% of time

Working Conditions:

• Office
• Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment:

• Computer/Keyboard
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Shoes

Competencies:

• Business Insights
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Manages Ambiguity
• Manages Complexity
• Values Differences

Skills:

• SAP Applications
• Strategic Planning
• Quality Control
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Safety Standards
• Workflow Management
• Accountability
• Budgeting
• Procurement
• Shipping And Receiving

Benefits:

• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Pension Plan
• One-on-one financial coaching with an independent Certified Financial Planner
• Personal Days
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave Top Up & More