Warehouse Process and Systems Specialist

Job title: Warehouse Process and Systems Specialist

Company: UAP

Job description: Company DescriptionBe part of a community of authentic, proud and trusted peopleAt UAP, we believe we don’t just deliver car and heavy vehicle parts all around the country; we also help keep Canadians moving forward. This makes for a special kind of workplace. We have the experience and strength of our 100-year legacy and the desire to always do better for our team members and clients. Our 5000 colleagues proudly serve thousands of customers every day across Canada.If the hat fits, we’d be proud to have you wear it! Send us your resume and join a people-centric company with a reputation of excellence.Job DescriptionUnder the authority of the Operations Manager, you will work on identifying and improving operation processes to deliver better quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will also be responsible for documenting all Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) and IT systems related to all aspects of the Distribution Centres’ operations. You will be responsible for identifying and correcting system related anomalies and ensuring that the WMS meets operational needs (routing, location, maintenance, slotting) of the DC’s and readjusting the system if needed.Responsibilities:

• Identify improvement opportunities in the areas of quality, cost, and performance in improving process metrics.
• Conduct analysis of the needs, identifying « root-cause» problems, suggesting solutions and translating them into processes, systems, and procedures.
• Responsible for the implementation of 5S process in the facility
• Maintain and promote productivity and quality metrics, and create, generate reports/queries if needed
• Develop, maintain, and review standard operation procedures (SOP) as well as training documents to be used at Regional and National levels. The person in this role will represent the DC’s at the National level, for consulting purposes, or for implementing new projects or system changes.
• Train, advise and coach DC employees, carriers and customers on procedures and systems in place. They will act as facilitators for the introduction of these changes.
• Ensure maintenance of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and adjust according to the daily needs of the DC’s

Salary range: $68,300- $85,400. The final offer will depend on internal equity and relevant experience.QualificationsTo join our team, you need:

• University degree in administration specialized in Operations Management (GOP) or industrial engineering combined with 1 to 2 years of experience
• Excellent Knowledge of MS-Office.
• Good management of total quality, re-engineering processes and performance indicators.
• Results and customer oriented.
• Creativity, autonomy, and ease at promoting new ideas. Problem solving skills.
• Perseverant
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of the Lean/Six sigma principles

Additional InformationBonus points for

• Familiar with automation and WMS
• Experience and interest in the distribution industry
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.

Expected salary: $68300 – 85400 per year

Location: Langley City, BC

Job date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 23:37:12 GMT

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