DC Operations Manager

Be part of a community of authentic, proud and trusted people

At UAP, we believe we don’t just deliver car and heavy vehicle parts all around the country; we also help keep Canadians moving forward. This makes for a special kind of workplace. We have the experience and strength of our 100-year legacy and the desire to always do better for our team members and clients. Our 5000 colleagues proudly serve thousands of customers every day across Canada.

If the hat fits, we’d be proud to have you wear it! Send us your resume and join a people-centric company with a reputation of excellence. 

The DC Operations Manager is responsible for achieving Distribution Center objectives, including health and safety, customer service, gross margins, expense control, FTE management, and employee engagement. This role oversees budget development, performance monitoring, and reporting while driving operational efficiency and effectiveness. In partnership with the Operational Excellence team, the DC Operations Manager fosters a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and adherence to UAP Daily Management and operational standards to ensure safe, profitable, and customer-focused operations.

This is a multi-site leadership role with responsibility for overseeing operations at our Cambridge and Scarborough Distribution Centers.

Your responsibilities: 

• Lead the Distribution Center leadership team to achieve health and safety, customer service, financial, and employee engagement objectives.
• Drive operational efficiency by partnering with Warehouse Managers, Operations, Transportation, and Operational Excellence teams to implement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop leadership teams while ensuring compliance with UAP policies, Daily Management, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and regional leadership to set priorities, review performance, and develop action plans and business cases for investments.
• Oversee returns management, carrier negotiations, and the negotiation and administration of collective agreements, including CRT and CSST committees.
• Serve as an active member of the regional management committee and conduct regular leadership meetings to ensure alignment and accountability.

To join our team, you need: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing Distribution Center operations.
• Demonstrated success in managing gross profit, budgeting, and interpreting financial statements within a large-scale operation.
• Proven ability to plan and implement operational improvement and transformation initiatives, with knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Passion for coaching and developing others, with strong leadership capabilities.
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket is an asset.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.