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 wide-ranging 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
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Performance‑based business incentives
- Full reimbursement of business-related expenses

📌 Senior Operations Executive (Canada)
🏢 Reimer Associates
📍 Canada