Manufacturing Manager, Warehouse and Logistics

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Senior Markham Plant Leader, this individual will be responsible for providing direct people leadership to a team of resources to deliver inbound and outbound warehouse and logistics priorities. #LI-ML2

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Provide leadership & direction for a team of shippers/receivers and material handlers to deliver on the following:

• Ensure a safe work environment in the warehouse/shipping/receiving areas for all employees and drive a zero-tolerance environment for safety infractions
• Lead the team responsible for daily warehouse operations including storage, picking, kitting, packing to ensure On Time Delivery of products through to end customers
• Overcome roadblocks to ensure delivery is made in line with internal and external customer requirements and ensure quality and timeliness
• Develop operational plan for the own department and teams
• Serve as an expert resource in areas of logistics management, freight and regulatory compliance.
• Review costs related to inbound/outbound freight versus accrual/estimate and lead corrective actions for discrepancies and provide strategic leadership for the loading of inbound/outbound freight to improve costs
• Responsible for scheduling, workload planning, and equipment required for the receipt, sorting, warehousing and inventory control of all warehoused items
• Manage warehousing costs and 3PLs (Third Party Logistics), identify specific cost reduction opportunities and take action to achieve cost reductions
• Identify areas for improvement, initiate/lead projects to reduce transportation and operational cost
• Lead warehousing activities with production, EHS, marketing and technology including material receipt, storage and delivery
• Work with material planners as liaison to coordinate inbound freight shipments with suppliers/freight forwarders
• Assure all freight-related system (MRP) transactions occur in timely basis
• Implement/manage inventory levels for expense items not driven by MRP
• Knowledge and understanding of International Trade Controls and Customs Compliance, identify, report and resolve any trade compliance issues while adhering to GE Grid Solutions ITC COE requirements
• Develop relationships with partners (carriers, suppliers, etc.) as identified by the business
• Provide subject matter expertise to customers and internal partners related to logistics, international trade and customs
• Maintain and drive FIFO and 5S in the warehouse to be best in class
• Follow Quality Management System policies, procedures and work instructions
• Maintain daily, monthly and quarterly metrics as prescribed
• Other duties as necessary through the evolution of the role & related processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of supply chain experience
• Minimum of 2 additional years of experience in Warehouse and Logistics/Inventory management and SAP experience
• Proven change management experience
• Experience setting goals and tracking performance to those goals
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required to support multiple time zones

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Markham, Canada

Job ID: GE_power-192869926

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-13T18:30:38