Lead. Optimize. Deliver.

We're looking for an experienced Area Leader – Shipping, Packing & Logistics to oversee our shipping, packing, logistics, and belt finishing operations in a fast-paced warehouse distribution environment. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on driving efficiency, developing teams, and ensuring on-time customer delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

- Lead and coach a team to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
- Manage daily staffing, workflow, scheduling, and cross-training.
- Oversee shipping, packing, and logistics operations to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries.
- Coordinate transportation, freight, customs, and vendor relationships across North America.
- Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Quality to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Monitor inventory, production priorities, shipping performance, and quality metrics.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
- Foster a positive, collaborative workplace and maintain strong union relationships.

What You Bring

- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is an asset.
- 3-5 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations.
- 2-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ERP systems.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- A positive attitude, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

- Competitive wage: $27-30 per hour, based on successful candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications
- Profit sharing & RRSP matching
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life & disability benefits
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- Be part of a collaborative operations team where your leadership makes a direct impact.
- Opportunities to develop employees, improve processes,



and drive operational excellence.
- Dynamic, hands-on role with cross-functional collaboration.

This is a full time, permanent, on-site position based in Kitchener, Ontario.

If you're ready to lead a high-performing team and help deliver exceptional service to our customers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

About Us

77 Years of Canadian Craftsmanship

Since 1949, Custom Leather Canada Limited has been crafting premium leather accessories with pride in Kitchener, Ontario. As one of Canada's oldest and largest leather manufacturers, we've spent over seven decades perfecting our craft, combining traditional techniques with modern innovation to create products that stand the test of time.

Our Product Lines

We wholesale and manufacture goods under a number of trusted product lines. Our main business involves the manufacture and import of men's and women's belts, which we ship to customers throughout Canada and the United States.

Our customers include all avenues of retail, including major department stores, specialty stores, as well as independent men's and ladies wear stores. We also manufacture and distribute a wide variety of small leather goods and accessories.

How to Apply

Please apply online. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Custom Leather is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- Supervising: 3 years (preferred)
- Warehouse operations: 3 years (preferred)
- Shipping and Logistics: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Area Leader - Shipping, Packing and Logistics (Canada)
🏢 Custom Leather Canada
📍 Canada