Manager, Distribution Process Optimization - Safety Pillar

Who We Are

Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers!  Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.  

The Role

We are currently searching for a Manager, Distribution Process Optimization – Safety Pillar, reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Health & Safety.  This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. This role is accountable for the national execution of the Safety Pillar within the Distribution Process Optimization (DPO) framework, ensuring safe, consistent, and efficient operations across all distribution centres and transportation processes.  The position provides strategic oversight of standardized, audit‑based occupational health and safety practices, and partners closely with national and local leaders to align programs, processes, and performance outcomes. The role supports continuous improvement across safety standards, fleet and contractor safety, risk management, and incident prevention, while strengthening the effectiveness of the occupational health and safety management system. Through KPI governance, collaboration with Joint Health & Safety Committees, and ongoing process optimization, this role enables a culture of accountability, safety ownership, and sustained operational excellence across Canada.

Location

Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. This is a field-based role with visits to the office on an as-needed basis. This role will require up to 40% travel across our operating provinces (ON, BC, AB, SK, MB) and therefore a G class driver's license and access to a vehicle is required. 

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and own the national strategy and standards for Safety Pillar of the DPO program
• Lead the development/standardization/maintenance of all Safety Pillars related tools and templates
• Train and support Local Pillar Leads with understanding/interpreting what each DPO requirement means for their warehouse and/or delivery operations to achieve and sustain all four levels of audit requirements
• Foster strategic collaboration with other National Pillar Leads (e.g., People, Management, Planning) to ensure holistic, end-to-end process optimization across the DPO framework

• Govern national KPI performance and maturity scorecards. Conduct routine KPI analysis, including TRIR, total accident reports, SIF, and implement corrective actions for underperforming metrics
• Maintain and continuously improve SOPs all safety related processes and implement corrective actions when deviations occur
• Attend weekly support meetings and support the Lean Six Sigma training program, focusing on process adherence and operator autonomy/training
• Work closely with both Sr Manager, H&S and Director H&S / DM to align the DPO Safety Pillar with the overarching OHSMS and shared improvements
• Support the Corporate Health & Safety Team as needed
• Build DPO knowledge in local JHSC members
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

Experience

Skills

Compensation

Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $93,000–$116,200 CAD per year. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.

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. We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, 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.