Director of Operations

Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional food processing company in Richmond is seeking a full-time Director of Operations. The role involves overseeing daily facility operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring accountability. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in a similar role and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. The position offers various benefits, including comprehensive health programs and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Recognition Programs

Company-sponsored events

Training opportunities

Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
• Good written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the facility, including warehouse and logistics.
• Interview, hire, train, and retain management staff.
• Mentor, motivate, and develop staff across various levels.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post-high school or specialized training

Tools

Spreadsheet applications

Word processing applications

Presentation software

Email applications

Internet software applications

Job description

Intercity Packers Ltd. is seeking a full-time Director of Operations at our Richmond location. Reporting to the General Manager, they will oversee all daily operations of the facility, including warehouse and logistics to ensure policies and procedures are followed.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in a similar role, with post-high school or specialized training preferred. They must have good written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource and servant leader, creating an environment that stimulates achievement and teamwork.
• Interview, hire, train, and retain management staff, with performance monitoring and disciplinary action as necessary.
• Mentor, motivate, and develop staff, acting as a role model and resource.
• Adhere to the mission cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
• Ensure accountability and overall performance of divisional initiatives, including customer order shipment, transport, and delivery.
• Maintain knowledge of the division route growth plan and collaborate with transportation supervisors to maximize warehouse efficiencies.
• Develop creative plans for operations systems and procedures to improve customer service, safety, efficiency, and employee morale.
• Ensure training requirements are complete for all warehouse and transportation employees.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
• Post-high school or specialized training preferred.
• Good written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at minor functions.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team environment.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email, and internet software applications.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program.
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Training opportunities.
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program.
• Full-time hours.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products.

We are an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail].