Lead Hub Operations Excellence
About this role
Requisition #69420
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours as operationally required.
It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.
As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.
Description
Reporting to the Western Canada Engineering Manager, the Lead Hub Operations Excellence Engineer is responsible for all cost and quality improvement activities in the field. This includes employing engineering practices to help the company achieve its budgetary targets and become more effective and efficient. They will both lead and support the deployment of all new initiatives and technologies in the field.
Responsibilities
- Employ engineering practices to develop optimum operating profiles for all Purolator Operations. (Develop new or improve current material handling equipment layouts to improve ergonomics, health and safety, capacity, and productivity)
- Improve existing operational processes by employing engineering practices to support field operation to achieve Purolator’s KPI targets (H&S, Expense, Revenue, Quality)
- Lead and Support deployment of new initiatives and national projects in the field for region
- Very strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Project Management, assist in equipment layout and design, standards development and auditing, process optimization and statistical analysis, used for development of trending and forecast information
- Develop, manage and implement multiple projects providing realistic and accurate timeline, resource requirements and activity plans
- Provide technical training and support to field personnel.
- Key initiatives will also include support for the testing and implementation of new technologies, methodologies and procedures.
- Employ standard engineering practices to develop optimum operating profiles for sortation and courier operations.
- Create business cases and project plans to lead improvement efforts
- Gather and analyze data to support Operations team members
- Translate data findings into problem statements and drives decision making process of appropriate solutions
Additional Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned/required.
Education
BASc Degree in Engineering or another related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a professional engineering discipline.
- Strong competency with excel, word, powerpoint, autocad, visio, process mapping and GIS
- Ability to effectively implement change.
- Autonomous & able to work in a changing environment.
- Able to effectively implement change and utilize change management principles.
- Must be flexible to work in a 24 hour environment.
- Ability to travel is required.
Competencies
Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.
POSTING DETAILS
Location: 541 - Richmond
Working Conditions: Office Environment; Warehouse Environment
Reports to: Manager Operations Excellence Field
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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.
Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact [email protected]. To apply, visit our Careers Page.
We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.
Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.
Company at a glance
Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider. Delivering its customers’ promises since 1960, Purolator continues to expand its reach and renowned service levels and reliability to more people, more businesses and more places across the country and the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian heritage and is focused on sustainably positioning itself for future growth and success. Purolator is also committed to contributing to the well-being of the communities it serves and where more than 14,000 of its employees love, work and play.
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À propos de Purolator
Purolator Inc. est un fournisseur de pointe de solutions intégrées de logistique et d’expédition de fret et de colis. Permettant à ses clients de tenir leurs promesses depuis 1960, Purolator continue d’élargir sa portée, sa fiabilité et ses niveaux de service réputés pour joindre davantage de particuliers, d’entreprises et de localités, partout au pays et dans le monde entier. Purolator est fière de son héritage canadien et veille à assurer sa durabilité, se positionnant pour croître et prospérer. Elle est également vouée à contribuer au bien-être des collectivités qu’elle sert, et dans lesquelles vivent, travaillent et se détendent ses plus de 14 000 employés.
Top Benefits
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Accommodations during recruitment
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