<p>Our client is a well-established transportation and service-based organization seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive profitability, and support the continued growth of the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting directly to ownership, the General Manager will oversee all aspects of the organization, including operations, financial performance, employee leadership, customer relationships, compliance, contract management, and business development.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic decision-making with hands-on involvement in the business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage all day-to-day business operations.</li><li>Drive operational efficiency, service quality, and profitability.</li><li>Oversee hiring, performance management, employee relations, and team development.</li><li>Manage key customer relationships and ensure exceptional service delivery.</li><li>Review job profitability, financial performance, budgets, and operational costs.</li><li>Approve payroll, accounts payable, and operational expenditures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, insurance requirements, and safety standards.</li><li>Review and negotiate contracts, service agreements, and vendor relationships.</li><li>Manage subcontractors and external service providers.</li><li>Identify and pursue opportunities for sales growth and operational improvements.</li><li>Support the team where needed and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is a well-established and growing industrial manufacturing organization located in the Fraser Valley, with a long-standing reputation for designing and manufacturing specialized equipment and innovative solutions for a range of industries.</p><p> </p><p>They are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize the organization's end-to-end supply chain operations. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring materials, components, and finished goods are available when needed while balancing cost, quality, inventory levels, production requirements, and supplier performance.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Vice President of Operations & Engineering, this role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Production, Production Control, Sales, and Finance.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><u>Supply Chain Leadership</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li> Lead supply chain functions including planning, purchasing, inventory control, receiving, warehousing, and material logistics.</li><li> Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with operational and corporate objectives.</li><li> Establish departmental goals, priorities, KPIs, and performance measures.</li><li> Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the supply chain team.</li><li> Manage the annual supply chain budget.</li></ul><p> <u>Procurement & Supplier Management</u></p><p> </p><ul><li> Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and external partners.</li><li> Lead supplier negotiations and long-term sourcing strategies.</li><li> Manage supplier capacity planning to support current and future production requirements.</li><li> Monitor supplier performance, availability, pricing, quality, and delivery.</li><li> Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved supplier performance.</li></ul><p> <u>Inventory & Materials Management</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li> Optimize inventory levels while ensuring production has the materials required to meet customer commitments.</li><li> Improve inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse utilization.</li><li> Partner with Production and Operations to anticipate material requirements and address potential shortages.</li><li> Improve processes surrounding purchasing, receiving, inventory, and internal material movement.</li></ul><p><u>Risk Management & Continuous Improvement</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li> Develop and maintain supply chain risk-management strategies.</li><li> Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate risks that could affect production continuity.</li><li> Develop contingency and business continuity plans for key supply-chain risks.</li><li> Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, inventory optimization, and operational excellence.</li><li> Support trade compliance, contractual risk, and supplier governance initiatives.</li></ul>