Manager, Area

Who we are

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60 markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with our 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

The Area Manager supervises the operational flow of the Distribution Center across multiple shifts in specific departments. Maintains focus on a safe work environment. Maximizes distribution center operations to increase order flow, inventory accuracy, and processing standards established by Gildan. Utilizes department supervisors, warehouse employees, equipment operator, and team leaders to reach optimization goals. Is accountable for staff performance and constantly seeks ways to improve the process by providing feedback to all levels.

The role

• Manages activities of the warehouse floor under the direction of the Operations Manager. Follows established procedures and approved processes. Works to ensure optimum efficiency within the distribution operation.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates departmental and shift activities to fulfill shipment orders, meet inventory requirements and deliver products on time.
• Revises work schedules and priorities as a result of operations or inventory problems.
• Coordinates distribution activities with procurement, maintenance, logistics, and quality control to obtain optimum efficiencies with personnel and equipment, while maintaining cost factor goals.
• Manages the order flow and prioritization of work in the areas of responsibility.
• Reports inventory related problems to the Inventory Control department and confirms reconciliation.
• Makes decisions and discusses efficiency practices with management personnel to promote production and quality control standards.
• Supervises and manages team of supervisors across shifts and across departments.
• Conducts regular reviews with direct reports,
• Drives Gildan established Best Practices within warehouse operations.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance to organization's policies, processes, procedures, and regulations.
• Promotes initiatives of continuous improvement across multiple areas on daily basis including: safety quality, productivity, cost containment, etc.
• Supports Operations Manager in improving system of production control, standard operating procedures, quality control, and performance management.
• Resolves processing issues as they relate to order fill and customer compliance.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas; ensures effective employee relations and provides coaching and development as needed.
• Offers suggestions and implements processes that will ensure the efficient flow of product through the areas of responsibility.
• Drives changes to support adherence to LEAN 5S principals throughout the distribution center.
• Suggests and supports operational processes to ensure customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
  
  

The requirement

Knowledge & Professional Experience

• 5 years of related experience and high school diploma required.
  
  

Attributes

• Experience in distribution management required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Etc.)
• Knowledge and proven experience in all areas of Distribution Operations
• Experience and understanding of LEAN 5S principals and application
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage people to obtain desired results
• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to define problems and resolve them quickly
• Experience in Inventory Control
• Experience with a full-functional computerized Warehouse Management System such as RedPrairie preferred
• Experience within a manufacturing company supplying product to Retail Customers preferred
• Ability to multi-task and realign priorities quickly
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels within organization
• Hearing is required in order to hear instructions, receive information from various sources and understand safety warnings
• Vision is required in order to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
  
  

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are:

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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Additional Information

We thank you for your interest in a career at Gildan, however only those candidates retained for an interview will be contacted.