Vice President, Supply Chain Operations Location: On‐Site (Rexdale/North Etobicoke) Employment Type: Full‐time The Vice President, Supply Chain Operations Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of Supply Chain will lead a cross‐functional operations portfolio that includes Supply Chain (demand and supply planning, procurement, logistics), quality assurance & regulatory compliance, and warehousing. This strategic and high‐impact leadership role is responsible for building operational excellence as the company scales toward opening a second production facility and beyond. You will provide leadership and oversight the team, ensuring alignment across departments to optimise efficiency, cost, quality, and compliance.

Provide enterprise‐wide leadership across all core operational domains: supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and QA/regulatory. Lead long‐range planning, investment prioritisation, and budget ownership for Operations. End‐to‐End Supply Chain Management Lead demand and supply planning processes to ensure optimal inventory levels and serviceability.

Oversee procurement strategies for raw materials and packaging, including negotiation, cost management, and supply continuity. Develop a resilient and sustainable supply chain, embedding traceability and risk mitigation frameworks. Logistics, Fulfillment and Warehouse Management Optimize third‐party logistics partnerships, freight costs, and delivery service level agreements to support customer satisfaction and margin targets.

Oversee systems implementation for scalable logistics operations and real‐time visibility.

Quality

Assurance, Safety & Regulatory Compliance Ensure company‐wide adherence to regulatory frameworks (CFIA, HACCP, GFSI) and customer standards.



Maintain a robust quality management system across manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Champion a proactive safety culture by ensuring operational practices align with all relevant legislative mandates, company policies, and industry best practices; lead the development and enforcement of safe work processes in collaboration with the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) to continuously mitigate risk and promote employee well‐being.

Champion a culture of food safety and continuous improvement in compliance practices. Team Building & Strategic Collaboration Build and scale a world‐class operations team, fostering accountability, engagement, and performance. Establish and report on key operational KPIs to inform business decisions and performance reviews.

Large project management Supply chain optimisation Regulatory and quality compliance Safety and risk management Data‐driven decision making Change management Executive‐level communication 10-15 years of progressive senior operations leadership, preferably in food manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Good ("CPG"), or pet product (food) industries. ~ Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (Business administration, operations management or related field); an MBA is an asset. ~ Demonstrated success in leading full supply chain and manufacturing organizations through scale‐up in a quick‐growth company. ~ Deep knowledge of food safety programs and certifications (e.g., Advanced knowledge of procurement, planning systems, ERP platforms, and logistics tools. ~ Demonstrated success in building and mentoring high‐performing operational teams. ~ Excellent team leadership, communication, and project management skills. ~ Bonus: Experience in natural/sustainable product categories or the pet food industry.

📌 Vp supply chain operations (Toronto)
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