Distribution Center Operations Manager

Posted:
6/12/2026, 11:38:29 AM

Location(s):
Toronto, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Brimley Facility

260 Brimley Road, Toronto ON, Canada

Shift---11PM-7:30AM

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A collaborative leader that will lead and foster an inclusive and respectful team culture, with the ability to adapt to business plans and priorities by addressing resource and operational needs.  Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plans balanced with bringing and applying proven industry subject matter expertise in a distribution centre environment, where accountability, and delivery of goals and service excellence are foundational.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:

Delivering Solutions: 

  • Actively cultivate relationships within the organization, engaging in exchange of ideas, gaining necessary buy-in and support needed to meet operational goals
  • Partner with the Planning function on daily operational requirements and communicate execution plan, supporting optimal and efficient product flow
  • Provide daily and ad hoc reporting as needed to meet daily goals and objectives

Core Accountabilities:

Business Expertise and Leadership:

  • Lead, drive performance goals and manage, coach and develop a team of departmental managers responsible for the end-to-end operations and shift deliverables
  • Applies management expertise aligned to implementation and actions associated with annual operating business plan
  • Continuously evaluate, analyze, recommend and enable implementation of innovative processes and procedures that foster improvement of operations, productivity and service
  • Lead and drive the fundamentals and operations in service of fostering trust, inclusivity, Nike’s values, champion and recognize achievements
  • Model and support a positive Nike employee culture, experience and environment

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:

Reporting to the Distribution Centre Operations Director, and playing an active role on the leadership team, as the Operations Manager leading the midnight shift from 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. you will provide leadership and drive operational performance results, ensuring productivity, quality, safety, and financial objectives are met.

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, or College Diploma / High School Diploma
  • Minimum 5-7 years’ relevant work experience managing small to large teams in a Distribution Centre setting
  • Experience in Supply Chain Operations required
  • Proven team management and leadership experience
  • Proficiency in advanced use of all MS tools, inclusive of EXCEL and PowerPoint
  • Proficiency in Manhattan warehouse management systems an asset
  • Proficiency in oral / written English. French is an asset but not mandatory
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, cross functional organization, multi-task, problem solve and meet deadlines is critical
  • Periodic availability for off-cycle meetings as necessary

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