Posted 9 days ago
Manager, Distribution Center - Canada
@ Southwire Company LLC
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Southwire Company LLC is hiring a Manager of its Canadian Toronto distribution center to lead operations, safety and team performance. The role manages 5 to 10 direct reports and drives continuous improvement, service levels and customer satisfaction. It requires a bachelor's degree and 5 to 7 years of experience, with domestic and occasional international travel up to 25% of time.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the Toronto distribution center operations
- Develop and implement continuous improvement and operational plans
- Manage employee performance, coaching and development
- Allocate staffing, equipment and resources to meet demand
- Ensure compliance with OHS and company standards
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5 to 7 years of experience required
- 8 to 11 years of experience preferred
- Experience managing a team of 5 to 10 direct reports
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness |
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Southwire Company LLC
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Full company description
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation. As such, we are continually improving our products, studying how they’re used in the field, and assessing the needs of our customers to find new and better ways to solve the problems facing the industry. We strive to ensure that every product we develop helps increase safety, improve productivity, reduce manpower, save time and save money — both on and off the jobsite. After all, we don’t just want to produce the most wire products. We want to produce the best wire products.
- LinkedIn followers
- 87,332
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,651
- Reported office locations
- One Southwire Drive, Carrollton, GA 30119, US
- Other recorded names
- Southwire Company
- Specialties
- Industrial
- Electrical
- Energy
- OEM
- Southwire Continuous Rod
- Tools and Assembled Products
- and Carrollton
- GA
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation. As such, we are continually improving our products, studying how they’re used in the field, and assessing the needs of our customers to find new and better ways to solve the problems facing the industry. We strive to ensure that every product we develop…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Carrollton, GA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1950 |
| Specialties | IndustrialElectricalEnergyOEMSouthwire Continuous RodTools and Assembled Productsand CarrolltonGA |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Are you ready to join the People Behind the Power™ of our Canadian organization, which has consistently achieved a Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification in recent years? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting job opportunity.
If you are looking to grow your career by digging your hands into various aspects of wire and cable manufacturing in a fun, innovative and diverse culture, then this is the job for you!
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Canada Toronto Distribution Center
Role Type:
Travel Requirements: In this position, you must be able to travel throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico as may be required from time to time.
Job Summary
Leads and oversees the Canadian distribution center to ensure high-quality delivery of products to customers. Develops and implements continuous improvement strategies to achieve site performance objectives. Drives team performance and resolves escalated issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Conducts operations in a manner that promotes a safe work environment in compliance with applicable provincial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and company standards.
Adjusts departmental plans, priorities, and processes to optimize resource utilization while achieving quality, service, and customer satisfaction objectives.
Partners with managers to establish, monitor, and maintain performance standards, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Allocates staffing, equipment, and operational resources effectively to meet changing business conditions and short- and long-term demand forecasts.
Develops and implements tactical and operational plans for the Distribution Centre to enhance service levels, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
Ensures compliance with company policies, industry requirements, and applicable federal, provincial, and local employment and regulatory obligations.
Collaborates cross-functionally to identify operational improvement opportunities and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and customer experience.
Coordinates training and development programs to build employee capability, support safety and operational standards, and ensure consistency in service delivery.
Recruits, develops, and mentors customer-focused leaders, fostering an inclusive culture of engagement, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Manages employee performance and development through regular coaching, audits, and operational reviews to ensure service quality, consistency, and operational excellence.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree
5-7 Years Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
8-11 Years of Experience
Spans of Control
Does this role manage Southwire team members: Yes
Number of direct reports: 5-10
Travel
Domestic, occasionally international - up to 25% of time
Physical Requirements
Moving - 30% of time
Sitting - 70% of time
Working Conditions
Office
Plant/Warehouse Floor
Equipment
Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Competencies
Business Insights
Communicates Effectively
Drives Results
Manages Ambiguity
Manages Complexity
Values Differences
Skills
SAP Applications
Strategic Planning
Quality Control
Warehouse Management Systems
Safety Standards
Workflow Management
Accountability
Budgeting
Procurement
Shipping And Receiving
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Pension Plan
- One-on-one financial coaching with an independent Certified Financial Planner
- Personal Days
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave Top Up
- & More
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