SLEEP SHMEEP ($95,000 – $105,000)

In 1983, a 61-year-old Australian potato farmer named Cliff Young showed up at the start line of the Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon … an 875-kilometre race known for breaking even elite runners.

Everyone else looked like athletes while Cliff showed up in overalls and gumboots. People genuinely thought he was lost and a few even laughed.

Right before the start, Cliff pulled out his dentures and tucked them into his pocket. He didn’t like the way they rattled when he ran.

The race plan at the time was simple: run hard for 18 hours, sleep for the next 6 hours … and repeat. (That’s how the pros managed it).

Cliff didn’t know that so, when the gun went off, he just started moving – and he didn’t stop. Day turned into night, and night into day. While others slept, Cliff kept shuffling forward, step after step, on hot chocolate and water.

Five and a half days later, he crossed the finish line in first place.

And, not just first – Cliff Young he beat the record by about 12 hours! What does this have to do with Match and Fable’s latest role? Absolutely nothing. That said, while you’re here … Iva Frankovic is seeking an experienced Distribution Manager to take full operational ownership of a large-scale food-grade 3PL distribution center in Bolton supporting 8 to 12 customer accounts.

This role is responsible for the overall performance of the operation, including staffing, service levels, workflow, productivity, compliance and day-to-day execution across all shifts.

Our client is looking for someone with proven end-to-end ownership of an entire distribution center (~150,000 to 200,000+ sq. ft.) within a food-grade 3PL environment. This is not a shift management role.

POSITION:    DISTRIBUTION MANAGER LOCATION:   BOLTON, ONTARIO

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Own the full day-to-day operation of a large-scale distribution center environment of approximately 150,000 to 200,000+ sq. ft.

·       Lead all operational functions across inbound, outbound, inventory, staffing, productivity, safety and customer service

·       Manage a team of 20 to 30+ employees across day, afternoon, and weekend shifts

·       Directly manage supervisors, lead hands and warehouse associates across multiple customer accounts

·       Operate within a fast-paced 3PL environment supporting 8 to 12 customer accounts with varying service requirements and SLAs

·       Prioritize workflow and resources across multiple clients while maintaining operational efficiency and service levels

·       Ensure all orders are picked, packed and shipped accurately and on time

·       Drive accountability across the entire operation with full ownership of performance, staffing, service execution and operational results

·       Monitor KPIs, labor utilization, productivity and overall warehouse performance

·       Maintain food-grade warehouse standards and ensure ongoing audit readiness and compliance

·       Support AIB, Health Canada, customer, and internal audit requirements

·       Troubleshoot operational challenges quickly and proactively implement solutions

·       Maintain a safe, organized, and highly efficient warehouse environment

·       Work closely with ownership and senior leadership on operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives

·       Step into operations directly when required and lead from the floor when necessary

REQUIREMENTS

·       7+ years of warehouse or distribution center leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior operational leadership role

·       Experience within a 3PL warehouse or distribution environment supporting multi-client accounts

·       Experience within a food-grade warehousing operation

·       Experience owning an entire distribution center operation end-to-end with full operational accountability

·       Strong preference for candidates who have operated as the primary operational leader for a site, rather than managing only a shift or partial function

·       Experience managing large warehouse environments of approximately 150,000 sq. ft. or greater preferred

·       Strong ability to manage competing customer requirements, shifting priorities and multiple SLAs simultaneously

·       Demonstrated leadership experience managing supervisors, lead hands and warehouse teams

·       Strong operational mindset with high attention to detail, urgency, and follow-through

·       Hands-on leadership style with the ability to be actively involved in warehouse operations when needed

·       Experience with audits + compliance standards including AIB, Health Canada or similar food-grade requirements

·       Stable career progression with demonstrated long-term operational ownership and growth

·       Experience with warehouse management systems such as HighJump WMS is considered an asset

REMUNERATION

SALARY: $95,000 – $105,000 OTHER: benefits + vacation WHAT NOW?

1.  Email your resume to Iva Frankovic; ifrankovic@matchfable.com.

2^. Ensure the subject line reads; SLEEP SHMEEP – 16E26MF

3. Based on the job description, please highlight how your experience is a potential fit.