Overview We’re looking for a transformational operational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is your chance to shape the future of a growing, values-driven organization by leading manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, service, quality, and facilities. If you thrive on building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable results, this role is for you.

Why You’ll Love This Role Lead with Safety: Make zero harm the standard. Build a culture where every decision starts with people’s safety and well-being.

Drive Enterprise Strategy: Partner with the CEO and Board to shape long-term operational vision, capital priorities, and growth strategy.

Transform Operations: Digitize, automate, and optimize systems to achieve world-class outcomes in safety, quality, service, and cost.

Build a High-Performance Culture: Develop leaders, mentor talent, and create a future-ready organization.

Own the Full Value Chain: From manufacturing to delivery, enhance efficiency, strengthen suppliers, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Champion Risk, Compliance & Sustainability: Embed best practices that protect people, ensure regulatory excellence, and drive sustainability.

Who You Are A proven senior leader with experience building and scaling operations in complex, regulated environments.

You Bring 10+ years in senior operations leadership within regulated manufacturing (food, beverage, or similar).

Full enterprise operations leadership with P&L; accountability

Track record of transforming operations through data, systems, and processes





Ability to turn strategy into measurable results

Passion for people leadership, culture-building, and talent development

Commitment to safety and zero-harm cultures

Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and modern operational methodologies

Forward-looking mindset leveraging digital transformation, automation, and analytics

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field is required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is considered an asset.

Why This Opportunity is Unique Autonomy & Influence: Build a world-class operations function grounded in safety and operational excellence.

Lead Meaningful Change: Modernize systems, strengthen capabilities, and scale infrastructure to enable long-term growth.

Leave a Legacy: Develop high-performing teams, embed forward-thinking practices, and position the organization to compete at the highest level.

If you’re energized by transformation and ready to make an enduring impact, this is your next big career opportunity.

We Offer Base salary range of $180,000 - $220,000. Base salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

Performance-based bonus

5 weeks of paid vacation.

Immediate eligibility to participate in our Group Perks Program

Vacation Purchase Program

Paid Volunteer Day

Employee pricing on our product line-up

Free, on-site parking

On site gym access A fun and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development

And…a workplace filled with the aroma of coffee….all day…every day

📌 Vice President, Operations -Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Logistics (Burnaby)
🏢 Canterbury Coffee
📍 Burnaby