Operations Manager

Job Description

Company Description

At Freud Canada a division of the Robert Bosch, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Located in Mississauga, Ontario

Bosch, a multinational engineering, and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.

Freud is the industry-leading manufacturer of premium cutting tools and abrasives. Freud manufactures two brands of cutting tools: Freud Tools for the woodworker www.freudtools.com ) and Diablo Tools for the professional construction and remodeler market www.diablotools.com ).

Freud is the only manufacturer of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain Carbide with titanium, called TiCoTM, a high-density combination of titanium and cobalt. By producing their own carbide, Freud has the unique ability to formulate each tool for each specific application, thereby maximizing the cutting life and performance of the tool. Freud’s full line of high-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, and more.

Freud is a Quality first organization. We are premium in everything we do. Our Quality system supports our position of Best in the World.

Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.

This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And use your skills to drive success on a massive scale, with Freud

GO FREUD, AND EXPERIENCE BIG REWARDS.

Freud Canada offers the competitive compensation, career-development resources, and benefits you would expect of a world leader, including health, medical, and financial plans; work/life balance; and flexible work options.

Job Description

Freud Canada is experiencing tremendous growth and has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead Distribution Center Operations into the future. The Operations Manager will lead the two primary strategic initiatives to support this tremendous growth which are the SAP EWM implementation and the Distribution Center consolidation project where Freud Canada distribution operations will be consolidated under one roof in a state of the art distribution center.

The Operations Manager also provides leadership for all Distribution Center activities in a high energy, fast paced, quality focused environment and has ultimate responsibility for meeting all Distribution Center KPIs including safety, quality, productivity, labour management and cost.

The Operations Manager will be tasked to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality, delivering on the spot performance feedback, developing talent, oversight of new hire training, updating and/or creating work instructions and approving overtime.

Administrative duties include but are not limited to Labour Management Tracking, managing vendor performance and cost, ensuring reliable carrier performance, managing associate time keeping, reviewing/approving invoices, management of associate progressive discipline, performing annual performance reviews, ensuring expediting orders meet customer expectations, supporting Inside Sales, NPD, HSE, FCM and Tech OPS, identifying/correcting WMS issues through project requests, and leading inventory management initiatives.

Ensures operations leadership and personnel perform all inventory and operational transactions in accordance to Freud policy and procedures in order to maintain a high level of inventory accuracy in the WMS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the SAP EWM Transition for Freud Canada Operations
• Responsible for identifying and implementing modern distribution center technologies and processes
• Responsible for all operations and distribution activities and delivering results on KPIs
• Identify team members struggling to consistently meet KPI targets, provide feedback, coach and develop to improve performance
• Perform root cause analysis within the WMS to assist with to resolve inventory and/or transactional issues
• Support a team atmosphere that embraces the Freud Vision and Mission and the inclusion of associates’ ideas in order to enhance the performance of the warehouse operation
• Make certain all Freud policies and procedures are enforced at all times

Qualifications

Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain or similar field
• 7+ years’ experience in logistics, SCM (Supply Chain Management) or distribution center operation
• 3-5 years’ experience in leading operational units
• Extended knowledge in SAP EWM and WMS-systems
• Some flexibility in schedule required depending on production demands

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership – displays a strong drive for results and the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to prioritize in the face of ambiguity
• Strong ability to effectively communicate both up and down the organization structure
• Knowledgeable in all areas of Warehouse processes
• Ability to coach and mentor team members
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to train others on Operations Processes and Procedures
• Ability to input, analyze and understand computer based WMS system transactions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements:

1. Incumbents will routinely be exposed to equipment operational noise
2. Incumbents will be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods, as required by job duties.
3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
4. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Robert Bosch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to privacy guidelines.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

AWIM (A World In Motion)

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