2 results for Operations Manager in Waterloo, ON
Contracts Manager
- Waterloo, ON
- onsite
- Permanent
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90000 - 105000 CAD / Yearly
- We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee service agreements, vendor relationships, and facilities-related contracts across multiple locations. This position is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and driving strong vendor performance while supporting operational excellence throughout the organization. This role is ideal for a collaborative detail oriented with strong negotiation skills, experience managing facilities and service contracts, and the ability to balance stakeholder needs with organizational objectives. Responsibilities Develop and execute contract management strategies that support operational, financial, and organizational goals. Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, administering, renewing, and terminating agreements. Ensure all contracts comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. Lead procurement and tendering activities for facilities services, maintenance programs, capital projects, and operational vendors. Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, consultants, and service providers. Monitor vendor and contractor performance against contractual obligations, service level agreements, and key performance indicators. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, insurance requirements, and applicable workplace standards. Partner with facilities and operations teams to support maintenance initiatives, renovations, capital projects, and service delivery across multiple sites. Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks through proactive monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution. Maintain accurate contract documentation, reporting, and audit-ready records. Manage vendor performance issues, service disruptions, and contractual disputes, ensuring timely resolution. Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract administration, procurement processes, and vendor management best practices. Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to contract governance, supplier performance, cost optimization, and service delivery.
- 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Director, Operational Development
- Brantford, ON
- onsite
- Permanent
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150000 - 190000 CAD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing and innovative manufacturing organization to recruit a <strong>Director, Operational Development.</strong> This crucial leadership role will be responsible for driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and business transformation initiatives across multiple plant locations and functions across Canada and the US. <strong>Note: this role requires 50% travel in Canada and the US on an ongoing basis.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will work closely with senior Operations and Plant leadership to design and implement scalable processes, improve operational performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader who is passionate about optimizing operations, leveraging data, and leading organizational change. Candidates who were manufacturing Controllers and have since evolved into an Operations focused role would be strong candidates for this position</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives and growth plans.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness across the organization.</li><li>Lead process improvement and business transformation initiatives to enhance operational performance.</li><li>Design, optimize, and standardize processes, workflows, and operating frameworks.</li><li>Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance reporting tools.</li><li>Partner with operational and functional leaders to drive accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems, and best practices.</li><li>Evaluate and implement technologies, tools, and reporting solutions that improve operational effectiveness.</li><li>Support leadership teams in identifying, tracking, and achieving strategic operational objectives.</li><li>Ensure operational practices align with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.</li></ul>
- 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
