Warehouse Manager

The Original Cakerie Ltd. is one of three premium dessert manufacturing companies managed by Dessert Holding’s.  We are a rapidly growing company comprised of The Original Cakerie Ltd. (London Ontario & Delta British Columbia), Lawler’s Desserts (Houston , TX) and Atlanta Cheesecake Company (Atlanta, GA). We are poised for continued growth by bringing high quality products to both retail grocery and food service across North America. Led by a senior team with strong company pedigrees and experience driving improvement – we have exciting opportunities to be a part of this high performance, growth focused organization.   

Founded in 1976, The Original Cakerie has an exceptionally strong presence across North America as a premium dessert manufacturer. We operate two Double A, BRC certified state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and are looking for an experienced leader. 

The Opportunity! 

The Warehouse Manager contributes to the success of the Company by planning , implementing and controlling the flow of goods and services and by insuring the warehouse is organized and staffed with the necessary resources. This position is expected to utilize those resources in making sure the companies, cost, service, vendor relationships, people development, and food safety objectives are met.

Take the lead in:

• Providing leadership in the movement, storage, and inventory management of all materials and supplies for the London, Ontario facility
• Managing all inbound and outbound activities insuring all processes and procedures are strictly adhered to and when issues arise initiate corrective actions keeping all support functions advised.
• Working with the IT, Production, and Finance Teams in insuring all material utilization processes and procedures are executed as defined
• Coordinating with other key staff at the London Facility to insure all Plant KPI’s are consistently satisfied and implements corrective action as required
• Coordinating with the production team in identifying and resolving raw material utilization opportunities
• OptimizingI warehouse performance, including continuous improvement, innovations, and reduction in costs
• Implementing deliverables and activities consistent with established goals, objectives and policies to ensure growth and profitability
• Reviewing and revising warehousing policies and processes as needed
• Developing and controlling operational budget
• Developing quantifiable measures for tracking actual performance against financial targets
• Developing and mentoring direct reports for professional development and succession
   

Experience & Education:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or other Logistics or Transportation
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Transportation/Distribution/Operations/Warehouse Management
• Practical knowledge of supply chain and warehouse management 
• Proven continuous improvement and change management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and/or systems for problem solving.
• Ability to deal with complex problems and multiple levels of communication within the organization.
• Excellent communication skills in a team environment both written and verbal.
• Ideal candidate will have worked as a warehouse manager for a large food manufacturer specializing in shipping and receiving.
• Knowledge of Asset, Transportation, Warehouse and Information Management

We offer a competitive salary, performance incentive, RRSP, health care benefits, and a great future.

Please apply and attach a copy of your resume. We thank you in advance for your interest in The Original Cakerie. Due to volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.  Please notify Employee Experience. if required.    “The Original Cakerie is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants"