Senior Manager, Coldstar Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager, Cold Star Operations, on a permanent basis on our Supply Chain team.
This position requires on-site work and is based in Victoria, British Columbia.
Are you a strategic, data-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a seasoned professional to lead the transformation and integration of a newly acquired logistics business, shaping the future of Coldstar Solutions within the broader FCL Supply Chain.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and optimize end-to-end Coldstar operations—including transportation, warehousing, sales, finance, HR, and wholesale—to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-performing supply chain execution. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence through strategic planning, performance monitoring, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Develop and execute strategic plans that align Coldstar’s operations with FCL’s broader supply chain goals, translating high-level strategies into measurable improvements in efficiency, service, and cost. This role also leads long-term initiatives focused on growth, innovation, network optimization, and technology-driven transformation.
- Lead the development and oversight of departmental and cross-functional budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial discipline. This role delivers data-driven recommendations, adapts to changing market conditions, and proactively manages risks and opportunities to maintain financial resilience.
- Establish and track key performance indicators to drive operational excellence, using data insights to identify gaps, lead root cause analysis, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. This role fosters cross-functional collaboration, and a culture of accountability, efficiency, and innovation aligned with broader supply chain goals.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team by fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous learning. This role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and succession planning to build long-term organizational strength and drive results aligned with strategic objectives.
Who you’ll work with:
The Team: You will work closely with members of the Coldstar Operations team and will have 4 direct reports.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Supply Chain and:
- Have 8+ years of relevant progressively responsible leadership experience in operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing logistics operations.
- Have a Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- CCLP, SCMP or equivalent designation is considered an asset.
- Sales experience would be considered an asset.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by August 29, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete substance test and a criminal record check in accordance with Federated Co-operatives Limited policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.
Senior Manager, Coldstar Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager, Cold Star Operations, on a permanent basis on our Supply Chain team.
This position requires on-site work and is based in Victoria, British Columbia.
Are you a strategic, data-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a seasoned professional to lead the transformation and integration of a newly acquired logistics business, shaping the future of Coldstar Solutions within the broader FCL Supply Chain.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and optimize end-to-end Coldstar operations—including transportation, warehousing, sales, finance, HR, and wholesale—to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-performing supply chain execution. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence through strategic planning, performance monitoring, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Develop and execute strategic plans that align Coldstar’s operations with FCL’s broader supply chain goals, translating high-level strategies into measurable improvements in efficiency, service, and cost. This role also leads long-term initiatives focused on growth, innovation, network optimization, and technology-driven transformation.
- Lead the development and oversight of departmental and cross-functional budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial discipline. This role delivers data-driven recommendations, adapts to changing market conditions, and proactively manages risks and opportunities to maintain financial resilience.
- Establish and track key performance indicators to drive operational excellence, using data insights to identify gaps, lead root cause analysis, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. This role fosters cross-functional collaboration, and a culture of accountability, efficiency, and innovation aligned with broader supply chain goals.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team by fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous learning. This role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and succession planning to build long-term organizational strength and drive results aligned with strategic objectives.
Who you’ll work with:
The Team: You will work closely with members of the Coldstar Operations team and will have 4 direct reports.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Supply Chain and:
- Have 8+ years of relevant progressively responsible leadership experience in operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing logistics operations.
- Have a Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management or related field (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- CCLP, SCMP or equivalent designation is considered an asset.
- Sales experience would be considered an asset.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by August 29, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete substance test and a criminal record check in accordance with Federated Co-operatives Limited policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.