Senior Operations Executive - Construction Supply & Transportation

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$150,000–$200,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Executive
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Oversee a multi-unit construction supply and transportation operation, including outsourced transportation contracts, dispatch and telematics coordination, inventory, pricing, and customer service. Resolve delivery and customer issues while reporting operational performance, budgets, and strategic plans to senior leadership and the Board of Advisors.

Job details

Our client is a well-established, family-owned construction vendor with operations spanning Ontario, Quebec, and several Great Lakes states. The business operates five distinct units, each serving unique customer bases with varied demand patterns. Known for its close-knit leadership team and strong commitment to employees and customers, the company is seeking a hands-on operations leader to drive performance in a fast-changing delivery environment while contributing to executive-level strategic decisions. To support the next phase of their continued growth story, they are seeking a Senior Operations Executive - Construction Supply & Transportation to oversee a complex, multi-unit delivery operation. This role combines daily hands-on management with strategic oversight, requiring someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can balance operational excellence with board-level communication. Key Responsibilities: Transportation Contract Management: Oversee a large outsourced transportation equipment contract, including SLA performance, weekly KPI reviews, and participation in driver hiring decisions Dispatch & Telematics Coordination: Work closely with dispatch to leverage truck tracking data, coordinating arrivals, site readiness, and subsequent loads in real time Dynamic Operations Leadership: Respond to daily changes in traffic conditions, delivery windows, and order quantities—often with less than 24 hours' notice—while maintaining full compliance with driving and hours-of-service regulations Inventory & Pricing Strategy: Lead inventory management, seasonal pricing decisions, and oversee a large customer service team Customer Issue Resolution: Address operational challenges directly with customers while staying closely connected to remote operations directors; some travel to operational locations required Executive Reporting: Participate in weekly management discussions and present plans, results, and performance against budget or strategic plan to the Board of Advisors Experience: 20+ years of trucking and transportation experience, ideally including yard operations in construction trades, electrical or plumbing supply, or a related industry Proven track record managing fluid, high-volume delivery operations and working directly with customers to resolve operational issues Executive-team experience with a demonstrated ability to contribute to key business decisions and present to senior stakeholders and board members Skills & Credentials: Advanced Excel, data management, and project management capabilities. Hands-on experience with telematics systems, invoicing, budgeting, strategic planning, and capital budgeting Degree in business, logistics, or a related field preferred. Professional credentials in supply chain or transportation (e.g., P.Log., CSCMP, or equivalent) strongly valued Leadership Style: A hands-on, practical approach to daily operations is essential The ideal candidate has built substantial experience with a small number of employers and values long-term relationships, stability, and a collaborative leadership culture Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Performance-based business incentives Comprehensive benefits package Full reimbursement of business-related expenses If you are an experienced operations leader looking to join a stable, growth-oriented organization with a strong culture, we would love to connect. Reimer Associates Inc. thank you for your application and interest in this opportunity. We sincerely appreciate the time you have taken to share your background and experience. We are in the process of reviewing applications and will be moving forward with candidates whose qualifications closely align with client requirements for the role. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually. However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 20 or more years of trucking and transportation experience, ideally in construction-related yard operations or supply, with a record of managing high-volume, changing delivery operations and resolving customer issues. Candidates should bring executive-level leadership and communication experience, advanced Excel and data skills, and hands-on knowledge of telematics, invoicing, budgeting, strategic planning, and capital budgeting; a relevant degree and supply chain or transportation credentials are preferred.