
Senior Operations Manager
- Vaughan, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Lead hiring, training, and direction of managers and supervisors.
- Communicate goals, objectives, strategies, and action plans to the team.
- Provide clear, visionary leadership and serve as a role model for the team.
- Manage day-to-day operational and capital budgets, providing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
- Monitor and control departmental costs, adjusting labor needs based on business forecasts.
- Conduct performance reviews, coach and mentor teams to enhance professional management skills.
- Support succession planning by developing high-potential employees.
- Address and resolve escalated customer service issues related to deliveries, product quality, and safety.
- Monitor and report KPIs, driving innovation and process improvement.
- Lead and participate in special projects, including business case development and RFP creation.
- Promote a safety culture and ensure compliance with ESA, OHSA, CFIA, and other regulatory standards.
- Oversee food safety compliance and manage third-party vendors.
- Ensure the safe operation of transport vehicles and manage equipment maintenance.
- Collaborate with the National Supply Chain team to optimize haul-back opportunities and transport scheduling.
- Investigate transportation incidents and implement preventative measures.
- Maintain statistical information on drivers, equipment, and service levels to improve efficiency.
- Degree, diploma, or certificate in Business Management or Operations.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in senior warehousing, transportation, or logistics management roles.
- Proven experience in leading large-scale supply chain operations
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).
- Results-oriented leader with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in project planning, change management, and people development.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
- Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
- Parental leave top-up
- Paid Vacation and Days-off