Our Client is a mid-sized Canadian-owned Logistics and Transportation company specializing in Parcel Delivery, E-Fulfillment, Air, Ocean and trucking transportation as well as Customs Brokerage and Warehousing.
They have a need for a Vice President of Transportation and Logistics. This is a new opening for a growing company; it's full time and in-house.
Pay range is around 150k base with bonus, depending on experience.
Here's a rather generic job description.
Position Overview
The Vice President of Operations is a senior executive responsible for leading, optimizing, and
scaling all aspects of the company’s day-to-day operations. This role ensures operational
excellence, efficiency, and alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. The VP of Operations
works closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to drive performance, profitability, and
sustainable growth.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals.
Partner with the CEO and executive team on business planning, growth initiatives, and
organizational design.
Identify opportunities for operational improvement, scalability, and cost optimization.
Operational Excellence
Oversee end-to-end operations across departments (e.g., supply chain, logistics,
production, service delivery, or administrative operations).
Establish and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems to track performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, process redesign, and
automation where applicable).
People & Leadership Management
Lead and mentor managers and department heads.
Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, efficiency, and collaboration.
Support workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
Financial & Budget Oversight
Develop and manage operational budgets in collaboration with Finance.
Ensure cost control, margin improvement, and resource optimization.
Monitor financial performance and operational ROI.
Process & Systems Improvement
Standardize processes across the organization to improve consistency and scalability.
Evaluate and implement operational systems, tools, and technologies.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Sales, Human Resources, Finance, and other departments to ensure
seamless execution of business objectives.
Act as a key escalation point for operational challenges.
Risk & Compliance
Ensure operational risk management practices are in place.
Maintain compliance with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Develop contingency and business continuity plans.
Qualifications & Experience
10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain
Management, Logistics, or a related field.
MBA or other advanced business degree preferred.
5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director or VP level preferred).
Proven track record of scaling operations in a fast-paced environment.
Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
Experience leading large, cross-functional teams.
Background in third party logistics (3PL), Transportation, or supply chain industries.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently while collaborating
effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and
transportation management software (TMS).
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and execution.
Strong leadership and people management.
Data-driven decision-making.
Operational and process excellence mindset.
Change management and transformation experience.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
VP Operations, Logistics and Transportation • Mississauga, ON, Canada
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