The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
Additional incentive: $400 bi-weekly vehicle allowance and gas card.
As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing overall planning, direction and control of the Distribution Center. You will achieve operational and financial goals. You will provide guidance and motivation to subordinate unit managers, as well as ensure effective customer/client rapport is maintained.
Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Operations Managers, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
- Interprets and ensures compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines to promote their consistent application within the district in conjunction with the District General Manager.
- Monitors activities to ensure conformance with the Company, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and food handling codes; ensuring adherence to company sponsored retailing and purchasing programs.
- Establishes and maintains effective client contact. Identifies client's needs, communicates account progress and new Company programs to client; document the business content of client meetings; and schedules placement and/or removal of equipment at accounts.
- Develops warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; developing, implementing, enforcing, and evaluating policies and procedures; developing processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping.
- Ensure consistent and equitable administration of human resources policies, procedures, and guidelines to facilitate effective employee relations and support the preferred employer focus; audit performance appraisals and associates files; monitor Diversity action plans.
- Recruit for operations and management positions; identify district training requirements; develop and coach management associates to meet staffing and succession planning needs, as well as to ensure optimum utilization of district associates.
Think you have what it takes to be our next Operations Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.
- Post secondary education plus at least five years related experience in an operations/distribution environment. CPG distribution experience is considered a strong asset.
- Proven financial management skills including ability to control product and labour costs.
- Strong motivator, mentor and leader.
- Very detail-oriented individual and a strong team player.
- Superior client relationship skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Can accommodate a flexible work schedule
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.
