Senior Manager / Director of Warehouse Operations

Job Description

<p><p>Are you a proven warehouse operations leader with a passion for Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and TPS principles? Our client, a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking a Senior Manager / Director of Warehouse Operations to transform and elevate their warehouse and logistics environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the strategic overhaul of warehouse operations, driving efficiency, safety, and productivity through TPS, Kaizen, and Lean practices.</li><li>Implement load leveling strategies to balance demand, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve flow.</li><li>Ensure forklift traffic management and separation, establishing world-class standards for safety and organization.</li><li>Reorganize storage, material handling, and shipping/receiving areas to maximize space utilization and minimize waste.</li><li>Develop, train, and mentor warehouse teams in continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align warehouse operations with production, supply chain, and customer delivery goals.</li></ul><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Senior-level warehouse/operations leadership experience in an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment (mandatory).</li><li>Strong background in Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.</li><li>Proven success in leading warehouse transformation projects, including layout redesign, safety improvements, and efficiency gains.</li><li>Experience with logistics, shipping/receiving, and material handling systems in a high-volume automotive setting.</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills with a hands-on, improvement-driven mindset.</li><li>Leadership and mentorship skills, including leading Genba, kaizens and driving standard work, 5S and process excellence.</li><li>Budget management experience, including labour and expense management.</li></ul><p>Why Join?</p><p>This is an opportunity to make a major impact on a high-volume automotive supplier by overhauling warehouse operations and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll have the scope and autonomy to design best-in-class systems, processes, and teams to support long-term growth.</p><p>For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jay McKillop, jaym@pmg.on.ca</p></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr