About us:
Nationwide Natural Foods is a family-owned and operated Canadian business distributing domestic and imported products to retailers across Canada since 2000. We specialize in offering a wide range of natural, organic, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian products, including dry, refrigerated, and frozen items. At Nationwide, we treat every employee like a valued family member, creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere that sets us apart from the competition. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products, excellent customer service, and affordable pricing. Our purchasing, logistics, and distribution processes are monitored to ensure maximum efficiency. Since our establishment, Nationwide has experienced steady growth, and we strive to continuously improve our services to meet the needs of our retailers. Our customer base includes major and independent grocery stores, specialty shops, coffee shops, and cafes.
With massive growth underway, we are looking for a qualified Vice-president Operations. The Vice President of Operations will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.
Job Responsibilities and Duties as include but not limited to:
~ Provide day-to-day leadership and management to a service organization that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the company.
~ Overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and cost management for warehouse operations to ensure profitability.
~ Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods.
~ Implementing and maintaining quality control measures to ensure that goods meet quality standards and customer requirements.
~ Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to warehouse operations.
~ Manage all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, shipping, and quality control.
~ Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
~ Entrusted with the crucial task of devising and executing robust financial and administrative protocols to ensure optimal efficiency and accountability in all relevant operations.
~ Develop and authorize advertising initiatives that can help promote the business and possess the power to make staff to choices that can impact the success of your organization.
~ Involved in the selection and recruitment of middle managers, directors, or other executive staff to ensure that team comprises of capable leaders who can effectively guide and manage the company toward success.
~ Ensure that various regions, divisions, or departments work cohesively and efficiently. Therefore, it is essential to establish effective communication channels and encourage teamwork to foster a culture of collaboration.
~ Representing the company for external and internal events.
~ Coordinate, formulate and approve promotional campaigns.
~ Cultivate strong business relationships with customers by assessing complex situations, identifying root causes, and developing solution-based strategies that generate positive results.
~ Ensure all aspects of client contract are effectively communicated, managed, and documented.
~ Hold quarterly development reviews providing direct report relevant feedback to help them succeed.
~ Develop processes for receiving, utilizing equipment, managing inventory and shipping product.
~ Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
~ Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
~ Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
~ Develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization.
~ Motivate and lead a high-performance management team; attract, recruit and retain required members of the executive team not currently in place; provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.
~ Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
EDUCATION
~ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
~ Education in the Business Administration and Management field would be preferred.
EXPERIENCE
~ Several years of experience in the related domain
WAGES
~$44/hrÂ
~ Permanent Full Time
~ 40/hr per week
WORK CONDITIONS
~ Fast-paced environment
~ Work under pressure
~ Tight deadlines
~ Attention to detail
~ Large workload
PERSONAL SUITABILITY~ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
~ Strong supervisory and leadership skills
~ Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry
~ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
~ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
~ Ability to handle confidential information
BENEFITS
~ Health Care Plan
If you are interested in the above position, please apply with your resume and cover letter at nationwidefoodsdelta@gmail.com. NOTE: No Walk-ins or Phone Calls Please.
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