Operations Manager (Vending and Coffee Services)

canteen•Port Coquitlam, BC

3d•CA$65,000 - CA$75,000

About The Position

The Operations Manager will be responsible for providing overall planning, direction, and control of the Distribution Center. This role will achieve operational and financial goals, provide guidance and motivation to subordinate unit managers, and ensure effective customer/client rapport is maintained.

Requirements

Post secondary education plus at least five years related experience in an operations/distribution environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

CPG distribution experience is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

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.