Operations Manager

Elby Professional Recruitment; Guelph; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Ontario is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a client based in Guelph. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing customer service, sales, purchasing, and operations teams. Applicants should have 5-8 years of relevant experience in wholesale distribution, with strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of inventory management. This position offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, and requires working 100% in-office.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Bonus eligibility

Competitive compensation

Competitive vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of operations experience in a wholesale distribution environment.
• Proven experience with purchasing and leading customer service teams.
• Strong knowledge of wholesale distribution processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer service, inside sales, purchasing, and operations teams.
• Ensure on-time delivery of goods and oversee inventory management.
• Build vendor relationships and manage client interactions.

Skills

Operations Management

Customer Service

Leadership

Inventory Management

ERP Systems

Education

Post-secondary education in Operations Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems, specifically P21

Job description

Posted: 01/21/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 6823 Pay Rate: $120,000

Job Description

Are you interested in working with a successful company in Southern Ontario? Does a stable company with exceptional opportunity to move forward in your career intrigue you? Our client, located in Guelph, is searching for an experienced Operations Manager to take on the role as the cornerstone of the management team.

What our client can offer you:

• Excellent benefits
• Bonus eligibility
• Competitive compensation
• Competitive vacation

Responsibilities:

• Manage and take overall responsibility for customer service, inside sales, purchasing, warehouse, and general operations teams.
• Provide leadership to ensure on‑time delivery of goods and oversee inventory management.
• Build vendor relationships and manage client interactions.
• Engage in project work, such as new customer onboarding, and serve as a main point of contact with clients and suppliers.
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach in leadership.

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary education in a related field (e.g., Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5–8 years of operations experience in a wholesale distribution environment.
• Proven experience with purchasing, leading customer service, and fulfillment teams.
• Strong knowledge of wholesale distribution processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, specifically P21 ideal.
• Proven leader capable of managing diverse teams.

Work Arrangement:

• 100% in‑office.
• Very little travel, with occasional off‑site meetings.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.