Operations Manager

Confidential; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a Yard Operations Supervisor to lead daily yard activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-schedule completion. You will coordinate crews, operators, and yard staff to sustain productive workflows and respond rapidly to operational or safety issues.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and a focus on safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisor/lead role in manufacturing, construction, recycling, transportation, or heavy equipment environments.
• Strong understanding of heavy equipment and yard operations.
• Hands-on leadership and ability to work directly with crews.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead daily yard operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Coordinate crews, equipment operators, and yard employees to maintain productivity and workflow.
• Monitor daily operations and address operational, equipment, or safety issues as they arise.
• Support and enforce safety policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Ensure proper use, handling, and care of heavy equipment, machinery, and yard assets.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
• Assist with scheduling equipment usage, operator assignments, and workflow planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary education in operations/manufacturing/mechanical

Job description

• Supervise and lead daily yard operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Coordinate crews, equipment operators, and yard employees to maintain productivity and workflow.
• Monitor daily operations and quickly address operational, equipment, or safety issues as they arise.
• Support and enforce safety policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Ensure proper use, handling, and care of heavy equipment, machinery, and yard assets.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
• Assist with scheduling equipment usage, operator assignments, and workflow planning.

Equipment & Operational Support

• Develop a strong understanding of equipment, machinery, and yard processes.
• Conduct routine yard walkthroughs and inspections to identify operational concerns or safety risks.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel regarding repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment readiness.
• Support process improvements that increase efficiency, organization, and productivity within the yard.
• Track operational performance and provide updates to management on productivity, staffing, and equipment issues.
• Lead by example with a hands-on and proactive approach to operations.
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to yard employees and operators.
• Hold team accountable while maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees on operational procedures and safety expectations.
• Maintain strong communication between operations, dispatch, maintenance, and management teams.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in operations, manufacturing, mechanical, or related fields is an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisor, lead hand, or operations leadership role within manufacturing, construction, recycling, transportation, or heavy equipment environments.
• Strong understanding of heavy equipment, machinery, and yard operations.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work directly alongside crews when required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing operational needs.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Mechanical aptitude or experience working around industrial equipment is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with safety procedures and operational compliance standards preferred.

Working Conditions while performing the job:

• The position is performed in an indoor/outdoor environment.

Compliance & Transparency

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, interviewed candidates will be informed

when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application

status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We may use technology-assisted tools, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and

discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working

with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank

all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require

accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.