Assistant Manager jobs in Merivale, ON

Company Overview

OZ Optics Limited is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic products, test equipment and sensors. It is located in Canada's capital city of Ottawa and established in 1985.

Company Perks:

• Every employee receives full benefits including medical, dental, and optical and life insurance with the premiums paid for by OZ Optics.
• Opportunity to work alongside with subject matter experts in fiber optics
• Opportunity to work on world-class products with cutting-edge technologies
• Best recreational facilities company can offer. Squash and basketball courts, weight-training rooms, indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub for use by employees
• Staff events - adult and children's holiday parties, Easter egg hunt, family summer barbeque, and soccer games.
• Free on-site parking

Position Summary:

Manage and maintain a team to effectively provide the services required to receive, store, issue, pack and ship material and product in accordance with customer needs.

Typical Duties:

• Supports supply chain operations by managing inventory, tracking shipments, and handling shipping documentation, domestic and international.
• Process incoming deliveries and arrange outgoing shipments. Prepare shipping papers like bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices and government regulation forms.
• Coordinate with suppliers, transport providers, and internal warehouse teams to prevent delays
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management software. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A forklift license is a plus.
• High attention to detail to avoid shipping errors, speed, and teamwork
• Manage the department’s administrative process to ensure support functions satisfy the department’s needs in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Plan, organize, staff and control resources in accordance with organizational demands for carrying out the departmental mandate.
• Ensure departmental and corporate policies and procedures are communicated and followed.
• Conduct the performance management process with staff, which includes the setting of objectives and providing regular review and feedback to employees regarding their progress.
• Provide the means to track performance of activities on important projects/tasks including the development of metrics to measure and report against.

Education:

Community college diploma in Materials Management or Business Administration.

APICS certification or related courses or training on current inventory management technology.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing and distribution environment.

Skills:

• Well organized, capable of multi-tasking, and detail oriented.
• Well-developed leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of physical distribution practices and related functions e.g. MRP / ERP systems.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa West, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (required)
• Material Moving & Warehousing Occupations: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person