Assistant Manager, Automation
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, V3C 0B6
Who We Are
Officially established in 1995, but with historical roots dating back to 1971, we know a thing or two about how to deliver beer. BDL is a private joint venture company owned by Labatt Breweries of Canada and Molson Coors Breweries that provides wholesale distribution of beer and the collection of returnable, refillable and recyclable beer containers within the four Western Canadian Provinces, Northwest Territories and the Yukon. Our mission is to serve our customers and communities responsibly and with integrity, striving to deliver superior distribution that is efficient and cost-effective. We’re leaders in providing a healthy and safe working environment, and a role model in environmental leadership with the goal to continuously preserve our planet! Apply now and find out more about our team.
The Role
We are currently searching for an Assistant Manager, Automation reporting into the Manager, Automation. This is a Full-Time, Permanent opportunity. The Assistant Manager, Automation is responsible for supporting and/or leading any recovery, troubleshooting, and analysis efforts along with being accountable for scheduling, system success, reliability, and improvement. This role will support the teams’ knowledge of current and future automation requirements by providing training, education, and documentation.
Location
Port Coquitlam, BC Distribution Centre
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide leadership and front-line supervision of employees in an automated and unionized warehouse environment
- Hands on operation of robotic automation equipment
- Performance management of employees
- Responsible and accountable for daily throughput numbers and automation KPI
- Plan, organize, and manage workflows to maintain efficient and effective warehouse operations
- Ability to understand and demonstrate strong business acumen
- Ensure that customer service targets and goals are successfully met
- Ensure the company’s Health and Safety, Operational and Budgetary efficiencies
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Post Secondary Degree or Certification in a related field required
Experience
- 1-3 years of mechanical, electrical or instrumentation experience is required
- 5+ years of related work experience required
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in unionized work environments within a manufacturing, warehousing, and/or distribution facility setting
- Previous experience using HMI (Operator Interface) to operate automated equipment would be considered an asset
- Previous experience with robotics or related equipment would be considered an asset
Skills
- Strong labour relations knowledge and background
- Demonstrated people management skills and leadership qualities
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proven work ethic and ability to work in a high pressure environment
- Strong communication and writing skills, ability to multi-task and communicate with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to develop solutions to complex problems with an eye for detail
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Deadline to Apply:
November 26th, 2024 @ 11:59pm EST
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.
The base salary for this position will range between $83,000 and $103,700.
We work to recognize you in meaningful ways and in addition to providing a competitive compensation, we are pleased to offer incentive pay, a flex health benefits program with no waiting period, defined contribution pension plan with options to contribute and company matching, employee & family assistance program, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
