Warehouse Director
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SalaryCA$118k – CA$148k
LocationCAN Quebec Boisbriand
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience10+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 4, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live2h ago
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Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in logistics, distribution, or industrial operations
Significant management experience in a highly automated environment
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex operations
Strong ability to develop people and build a strong operational culture
Strong experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementing fact- and data-based action plans
Good understanding of automated environments and WMS, WCS, and ERP systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English
Experience supporting the start-up, ramp-up, transformation, or stabilization of complex operations
Labour relations experience in a unionized environment
Skills
WMS
WCS
ERP
Benefits
Pension plan
Group insurance
Telemedicine
Employee assistance program
Career development
Training
Job Type:
Regular
At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.
About the role
Agropur is looking for a Warehouse Director to lead its new automated distribution centre located in Boisbriand.
Responsible for the implementation, start-up and operation of the new Boisbriand automated distribution centre, the Warehouse Director is accountable for the site’s overall performance. The incumbent leads operations, develops teams and ensures the achievement of safety, quality, service, productivity and financial performance objectives.
The Warehouse Director acts as a transformation leader by building a culture of operational excellence, accountability, prevention and continuous improvement. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the incumbent ensures the reliability of automated systems, operational stability and an outstanding customer experience. Through strong leadership, the Warehouse Director creates a high-performance environment where employee engagement, innovation and operational discipline help establish the distribution centre as a benchmark for efficiency, safety and quality.
Context to maximize your impact:
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Recognition of years of service for vacation entitlement calculations.
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Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, training, etc.).
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Pension plan with company contributions.
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Salary Grade 007: $118,000 to $147,500 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and job-related competencies.)
Where you will drive value:
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Lead site operations to achieve safety, quality, service, productivity, inventory and automated systems performance objectives.
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Lead operational readiness, integrated testing, commissioning and ramp-up of the new automated distribution centre.
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Ensure the stability, availability and continuous improvement of automated systems in collaboration with IT teams, integrators and technology partners.
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Identify opportunities to optimize operations, workflows, service and costs, and monitor performance through key performance indicators and dashboards.
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Identify and manage operational risks that could impact safety, commissioning, productivity or the achievement of site objectives.
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Build and develop a high-performing management and operations team in a unionized environment, fostering accountability, collaboration and talent development.
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Develop internal capabilities in automation, maintenance and operations, including the transfer of knowledge from technology partners to internal teams.
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Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards applicable to dairy products, including CFIA and HACCP requirements, as well as monitoring audits and inspections.
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Manage the site’s annual budget, monitor expenses and variances, and implement optimization strategies.
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Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, IT and other partner functions to drive the overall performance of the distribution centre.
What will enable you to have an impact:
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Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
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Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in logistics, distribution, or industrial operations, including significant management experience in a highly automated environment.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex operations, with a strong ability to develop people and build a strong operational culture.
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Strong experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementing fact- and data-based action plans.
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Good understanding of automated environments and WMS, WCS, and ERP systems.
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Experience supporting the start-up, ramp-up, transformation, or stabilization of complex operations, considered an asset.
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Labour relations experience in a unionized environment, considered an asset.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English (English is required to collaborate with colleagues in other Canadian provinces).
A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.
People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.
Legal
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.