THE GINGER ALE GAMBLE ($161,000 – $195,500)

Growing up, my family was firmly embedded towards the lower end of ‘middle class’. We had enough to get by, but there wasn’t very much ‘extra’.

My mother usually shopped for groceries at Miracle Mart, and when we were expecting guests, she’d splurge on a few bottles of pop. She never bought the ‘good pop’; she always chose ginger ale, convinced it was the healthier option. My sisters and I thought it was dreadful!

Whenever ginger ale went on sale, she'd stock up. In those days, the bottles were glass, and you had to pay a 30-cent deposit for the 750ml bottles and 60 cents for the 1.5-liter ones.

I didn’t receive an allowance as a kid, so sometimes, I had to get a little creative when I needed some cash. One day, home alone, I had a genius idea! I grabbed four bottles from our fruit cellar and poured them down the sink. Then, I headed down the street, to Helen’s Variety to cash in!

With $2.10 in cold, hard cash, I treated myself to a king-size Mars bar, a bag of Ring-O-Lo’s, a can of Coke, and as many one-cent Swedish Berries as I could get with the rest.

That’s when things took a turn! I grabbed a spot in front of the store, hopped up on the ice freezer, and started enjoying my haul. Moments later, a car honked – it was my mother in our Mercury Marquis. She wagged her finger and motioned for me to go home.

I won’t go into the details about what happened when I got there, but suffice it to say, mama wasn’t a believer of ‘time-out’ parenting!

What does this have to do with Match and Fable’s role? Absolutely nothing.

That said, while you’re here, we’re looking for a General Manager for our client’s massive DC in Toronto. The successful candidate must have the leadership experience, managing all operational aspects of a DC including facilities + staffing + development. They’ll manage a P&L + financial information + budgeting. This position directly manages 5 Operations Managers + indirectly manages ~200 employees.

POSITION:      GENERAL MANAGER INDUSTRY:     3PL / LOGISTICS LOCATION:    BOLTON, ONTARIO

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Operations Management: Implement operational procedures for shipments + inventory accuracy. Develop strategies to enhance facility performance and anticipate labour needs based on sales forecasts.

·         Financial Oversight: Manage P&L, prepare budget, and review financial performance and client contracts.

·         Employee Development: Ensure proper staffing + employee relations while fostering a positive workplace.

·         Safety & Security: Ensure compliance with safety standards and oversee accident investigations.

REQUIREMENTS:

·         ~10+ years of Operations experience in a 3PL environment.

·         ~5+ years’ senior level experience managing a large, 3PL warehouse operations (500,000+ sq ft).

·         ~5+ years of P&L management experience.

·         Experience managing large, multi-client warehouses / distribution centers – (~500,000+ sq. ft.)

·         Experience with distribution + storage + handling of hazardous materials per WHMIS & ISO regulations.

·         Proficient in warehouse operating systems + MS Office Suite.

·         Working knowledge of warehouse + mechanical equipment.

·         Working knowledge of OHSA, DOT, WHMIS, RDC, IWLA, regulations / standards and willingness to become certified in one or more of these areas, as necessary.

·         Excellent supervisory + customer service + mathematical & analytical skill sets.

REMUNERATION:

SALARY: $140,000 – $170,000 MBO: 15% (based on EBITDA + KPIs)

ON-TARGET EARNINGS: $161,000 – $195,500

OTHER: benefits + rrsp WHAT NOW? If you’re qualified for this role, the ball is in your court.

1: Email your resume to Mark Krpan at; mkrpan@matchfable.com.

2: Ensure the subject line reads; THE GINGER ALE GAMBLE (26J24MTCHFBL)

3: Based on the job description … explain how you are a fit for this role.