Engineering Section Manager
Permanent Primary Location: BURLINGTON, Ontario - Canada Job ID R24047463 Date posted 02/14/2025 Zip Code L7L 0A7Primary Job Posting Location:
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Job Description:
We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to lead our team of engineers and technical representatives. The team is responsible for driving continuous improvement across all facets of our business, with heavy focus on Operational improvements within the field-- both at the facility and account level. As the IE Manager you will ensure the team supports all area of responsibility operations through cost reduction initiatives, data analysis, labor management and facility planning. This position must account for the requirement differences for various product types within our HLD business unit. Including Hazmat and non-hazmat product within ambient, cooler, freezer, cage, and controlled substance products. The manager will also lead a variety of projects in an impactful, potentially lifesaving, and rapidly growing industry. He/she will regularly interact with Building & Systems Engineering, Solutions Engineering, New Business Engineering, Post Solutions Engineering, Operations, IT, Finance, and Quality departments.
Job Title:Canada IE Section Leader (HLD & GLD)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: Starting at $104,000 CAD (paid monthly) + Potential Annual Bonus
Responsibilities:
Prioritization of development of both self and team.
Guides team on innovative, cost effective, solutions to address operational inefficiencies while navigating regulatory requirements and other unique pharmaceutical challenges.
Oversees financial analysis to develop business cases in an effort to secure funding for project execution
Empower team members to identify, quantify and implement cost savings / continuous improvement / innovation projects to drive increased efficiencies (layout, processes, automation)
Supports WMS configuration for new business, existing business and organic growth opportunities
Monitors the development of Work Measurement (WMT) standards around complex processes such as pack outs designed to protect fragile vaccines and other critical biologics with cold and frozen storage paired with a breadth of specialty solutions designed to meet quality, time, and temperature needs
Verifies the analysis of data to determine optimal storage environment / design / layout
Including: CRT, Cooler, Freezer, Ultra-low Temp, Cage, Vault, Hazmat, and Hold.
Verifies the analysis of data to determine optimal resources (Labor/Staffing and MHE) based on volume and WMT standards with pack outs and shipping documentation complexities Including: Dry Ice, Gel Brick, Hazmat, and mixed products.
Verifies the analysis of facility capacity and utilization trends for future planning needs
Utilize AutoCAD to verify layout (facility, storage, processing area) designs are optimized for warehouse process efficiency
Tracks, verifies, and communicates space availability for entire area of responsibility. Including multiple assets: CRT, Cooler, Freezer, Ultra-low Temp, Cage, Vault, Hazmat, and Hold.
Qualifications:
Time management skills including an ability to work in a fast-paced complex environments, multi-task, manage multiple people, projects, and meet deadlines under pressure.
Collaborates cross functionally regularly; builds respect through self and team’s impact and added value to organization
Experience in managing, mentoring, training, and leading people
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to guide others, from prior experiences, to identify, analyze, and design, Work Methods/Processes/ Flows as it relates to people, technology, and/or information in multiple work streams accounting for different environments, processes related to the environments and regulatory requirements.
Experience in creation and analysis of Estimates, Forecasts, SQL, and Warehouse Management systems
Demonstrates an understanding of supply chain concepts and recommends changes to solve supply chain problems
Demonstrates an understanding of common financial terms and calculations
Experience in Supply Chain, Warehouse, Logistics Industry (*IE Experience)
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, Teams, OneNote, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and AUTOCAD
Experience with Pharma, Biopharma, Lab diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Home Health Products - Preferred
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering - Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or 5-7 years IE experience with related bachelor’s degree.
What we offer:
UPS offers a competitive compensation package which includes benefit options including health and dental coverage, group insurance plan, paid vacation, employee stock purchase plan and an unlimited opportunity to grow within the company.
Our employee benefits include the following:
Training and Development: UPS provides full training for all positions to ensure safety and compliance to policies and regulations.
Generous Benefits Package: All UPS employees have extended health, dental, and vision benefits.
Promotion From Within: UPS is a globally known brand and has expanded in many countries and so UPS offers lots of room for advancement in many areas of the business.
Employee Discounts: All UPS employees have the chance to take advantage in employee discounts when purchasing UPS merchandise and other brands.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work required for the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
All candidates must successfully complete a series of interviews in order to qualify. Background and reference checks will also be required.
UPS is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available, on request, for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please advise if you require accommodation for a disability.
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