OPERATIONS VICE PRESIDENT

The Operations Vice President is responsible for directing the operations for assigned facilities and/or regions by aiding in the formulating and administering of organization policies, forecasting and analyzing financial data, and managing internal and external relationships.

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ABOUT THE TEAM:

At GEODIS, we don’t just move goods through the supply chain, we are passionate about helping you move your career to the next level. As a company, our emphasis on excellence has made us a global supply chain leader, committed to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. We could not do this without our people, our GEODIANS, and a culture of transparency, inclusion, trust, and respect.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The points below highlight the Operations Vice President duties:

• Participates in formulating and administering company policies

• Assists in developing long range goals and objectives

• Accepts responsibility for external customer relationship management and internal (employee) customer relationship management

• Directs, coordinates and delegates activities of multiple operations to attain goals and objectives

• Manages continuous improvement process and initiatives

• Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives

• Accepts responsibility for the profitability of the assigned account(s) through accurate and timely preparation of financial budgets and forecasts.

• Reports, interprets and summarizes financial information for assigned operations to executive team

• Confers with RVP, SVP and administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions

• Manages customer account relationship proactively to deliver overall customer satisfaction

• Assists the business development group in securing business with new customers or additional business with existing customers

• Manages Directors

• Provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned operations.

• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

• Other duties as required and assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university required

• Minimum 8 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Hands-on warehouse experience preferred

• Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

BENEFITS:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best talent in the business and providing benefits that support the success of our GEODIANS.

• Healthcare coverage including prescriptions and dental insurance after 30 days of employment
• RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) with DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan) contribution
• Employer-provided Life and Accidental Death insurance
• Employer-provided Short Term Disability plan
• Available Long Term Disability plan
• Teledoc virtual health care access to doctors and therapists through Canada Life
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs

• • more!

Next steps:

Sound like the right job for you?

• Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.

Or

• Text APPLY to (289)275-8973 to submit an application

Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions, and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

GEODIS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.