Director of Operations

Sysco•Victoria, PE

8d•CA$93,500 - CA$175,400•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Senior Leadership Operations position responsible for Inbound and Outbound Warehouse; Fleet Services; Facilities Management (including building, grounds, power industrial equipment, sanitation, security), Transportation (including routing, delivery, and backhaul); Operations Systems and related third party providers.

Requirements

5 years Operations distribution management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Managerial Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or a closely related field required; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Sound knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act
Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required

Nice To Haves

Exposure/familiarity to Lean Six Sigma environment is an asset

Responsibilities

Achieving performance key metrics; evaluates fiscal metrics and adjusts activities to meet or exceed performance expectations
Expense and revenue management
Conducts audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately (including, but not limited to, food safety documentation, MOT records, EPSM, PSM, etc.) and retained to ensure a minimum potential for loss
Strategic execution of local and corporate initiatives
Budgeting, forecasting, compliance with government regulations
Safety and security of the building, its contents and people
Management and direction of staff – maintains associate relations through regular department meetings; maintains on-going interaction; keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitors associate morale; and implements or responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with all Insurance Pooling requirements; with local, federal and provincial regulatory agencies (i.e. OHS, MOT, FDA, USDA, DOL, etc.); with licensing and log book requirements and with food safety policies, protocols and requirements
Monitors the condition and maintenance of the warehouse, fleet services, equipment, software, ammonia refrigeration system, HVAC systems, fire protection, and office by ensuring that all are kept consistent with the safety, security, sanitation and appearance standards set by Sysco in an effort to reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries or accidents, damage/loss of product or equipment, and unnecessary costs
Ensures contingency systems/practices/protocols are in place to eliminate business disruption
Oversees emergency response or crisis management activities. Develops and maintains liaisons with local emergency management and other entities in order to facilitate plan development and response effort coordination. Assists Safety Manager with training initiatives
Evaluates and ensures the appropriate use and updating of all department software systems
Responsible for the wholesome, accurate, efficient, fiscally responsible daily work and safety of Inbound and Outbound Warehouse, Transportation (Delivery), Fleet Services and Facilities
Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports
Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met
Understands both the economic and cultural value that a safe organization with minimal environmental impact brings to an organization
Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by providing necessary resources and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements
Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
Perform other duties as assigned