Flextile is a trusted manufacturer of setting materials and installation products, supporting customers with reliable products, technical knowledge, and dependable service. As part of the Olympia Tile group of companies, Flextile combines manufacturing expertise with the strength, scale, and industry experience of one of North America’s leading tile and stone distributors.

Why This Role Matters As the Senior Product & Operations Manager, you play a key role in connecting product strategy, research and development, sourcing, manufacturing, inventory, and customer order fulfillment. Your work ensures Flextile products are developed, produced, sourced, and delivered efficiently while meeting quality, performance, and profitability expectations.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on operations and product leader who can manage both strategic priorities and day‑to‑day execution across manufacturing, lab, supply chain, and administrative functions.

What You’ll Do

Develop and manage Flextile’s product portfolio strategy, including market opportunities, competitive products, and make-versus-buy decisions

Lead new product development, product launches, rationalization, and lifecycle management

Manage product costing, packaging, artwork, technical documentation, and product updates while monitoring industry trends

Research, Development & Quality

Lead R&D; activities for new and existing products, including raw material evaluation and formulation development

Oversee product testing, lab operations, quality control programs, and testing protocols

Maintain TDS/SDS documentation and ensure products meet performance, regulatory, and quality standards





Sourcing, Supply Chain & Procurement

Lead sourcing strategy for raw materials and finished goods

Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, performance, and supply issue resolution

Identify cost‑saving opportunities, mitigate supply risks, and review supplier invoices as required

Operations & Manufacturing

Oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing and operational activities across Flextile operations

Manage production scheduling, capacity planning, and effective use of labour and equipment

Monitor manufacturing costs, operational performance, inventory levels, and compliance with safety, quality, and company standards

Manage raw material and finished goods inventory levels, accuracy, and control processes

Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including required documentation

Oversee order entry, order processing, invoicing, reconciliation, and administrative process improvements

Leadership & People Management

Lead and develop operational, technical, laboratory, shipping/receiving, and administrative teams

Provide coaching, training, performance management, and day‑to‑day leadership

Establish departmental objectives, performance metrics, and a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, quality,



and continuous improvement

Who You Are

You bring progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, product management, sourcing, or supply chain leadership

Strong understanding of production management, inventory control, product costing, and operational performance

Experience leading technical, operational, lab, shipping/receiving, or administrative teams

Knowledge of product development, quality control, raw materials, formulations, or technical documentation is considered an asset

Robust analytical skills with the ability to review costs, margins, inventory, production data, and operational KPIs

Experience managing suppliers, sourcing materials, negotiating costs, and improving supply chain performance

Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities across product, operations, quality, sourcing, and administration

Experience in building materials, tile setting materials, adhesives, manufacturing, chemicals, or related industries is considered an asset

Post‑secondary education in Operations, Business, Supply Chain, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and more RRSP match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

A hands‑on leadership role with influence across product, operations, quality, and supply chain

A collaborative environment within a long‑standing and respected group of companies

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📌 Senior Product Operations Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Olympia Tile+Stone
📍 Winnipeg