Job Distribution Manager in Dartmouth

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Supervisor, Distribution to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations East team in Dartmouth.

Job category: Supply chain and logistics
Job posting ID: 4448

Employment status: Regular full-time
Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $77,500 - $91,000

Application deadline: 2023-05-08

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Somewhere in Canada there’s a life you can save.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians. Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference every day.

About the Role

The work of a Distribution Supervisor is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Lifeline. In this role, you will be responsible for filling hospital blood products requests across the Maritimes region. Blood products include blood components processed by Canadian Blood Service and plasma protein products. The Supervisor position is great opportunity for an exceptional coach and mentor who is able to lead and motive staff, provide clear goals while building a high performance team. In this role you will be on-call overnights and weekends as required; some travel is expected.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the Distribution operation while creating a positive working environment in which staff feel empowered, challenged and engaged.
• Manage team and individual performance to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives are met in Dartmouth and Saint John, NB.
• Coach the workforce to ensure that processes are performed effectively, efficiently and safely.
• Ensure staffing levels are sufficient to run the operation.
• Provide input to the Production Manager on annual budget and capital planning processes.
• Lead Continuous Improvement efforts with front line and cross functional participation.
• Recognize problems and encourage team to problem solve using continuous improvement tools.
• Performs work in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Blood Services’ Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains relationships with Hospitals regarding orders, delivery times etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution in a science related subject.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in supervisory role.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following environments: manufacturing, distribution, hospital service.
• Operational experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality Assurance environment.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Experience with the application of continuous improvement principles is an asset.
• Experience with Inventory Management is an asset.
• Experience with Customer Service is an asset.
• Demonstrated team building and motivation skills including constructive conflict resolution.
• Excellent English communication skills (clear and concise in both verbal and written communication).
• Computer literacy skills, including but not restricted to spreadsheet development.
• Experience with SAP and eProgesa is an asset.

Benefits:

• 
  4 weeks of paid vacation
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision plan
• Defined benefits pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs.

This position must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and is subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.