Vice President, Operations -Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Logistics - #225455
Canterbury Coffee
Date: 1 week ago
City: Burnaby, BC
Salary:
CA$180,000
-
CA$220,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
We’re looking for a transformational operational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is your chance to shape the future of a growing, values-driven organization by leading manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, service, quality, and facilities. If you thrive on building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable results, this role is for you.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Lead with Safety: Make zero harm the standard. Build a culture where every decision starts with people’s safety and well-being.
Drive Enterprise Strategy: Partner with the CEO and Board to shape long-term operational vision, capital priorities, and growth strategy.
Transform Operations: Digitize, automate, and optimize systems to achieve world-class outcomes in safety, quality, service, and cost.
Build a High-Performance Culture: Develop leaders, mentor talent, and create a future-ready organization.
Own the Full Value Chain: From manufacturing to delivery, enhance efficiency, strengthen suppliers, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Champion Risk, Compliance & Sustainability: Embed best practices that protect people, ensure regulatory excellence, and drive sustainability.
Who You Are
A proven senior leader with experience building and scaling operations in complex, regulated environments.
You Bring
Autonomy & Influence: Build a world-class operations function grounded in safety and operational excellence.
Lead Meaningful Change: Modernize systems, strengthen capabilities, and scale infrastructure to enable long-term growth.
Leave a Legacy: Develop high-performing teams, embed forward-thinking practices, and position the organization to compete at the highest level.
If you’re energized by transformation and ready to make an enduring impact, this is your next big career opportunity.
We Offer
Why You’ll Love This Role
Lead with Safety: Make zero harm the standard. Build a culture where every decision starts with people’s safety and well-being.
Drive Enterprise Strategy: Partner with the CEO and Board to shape long-term operational vision, capital priorities, and growth strategy.
Transform Operations: Digitize, automate, and optimize systems to achieve world-class outcomes in safety, quality, service, and cost.
Build a High-Performance Culture: Develop leaders, mentor talent, and create a future-ready organization.
Own the Full Value Chain: From manufacturing to delivery, enhance efficiency, strengthen suppliers, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Champion Risk, Compliance & Sustainability: Embed best practices that protect people, ensure regulatory excellence, and drive sustainability.
Who You Are
A proven senior leader with experience building and scaling operations in complex, regulated environments.
You Bring
- 10+ years in senior operations leadership within regulated manufacturing (food, beverage, or similar).
- Full enterprise operations leadership with P&L accountability
- Track record of transforming operations through data, systems, and processes
- Ability to turn strategy into measurable results
- Passion for people leadership, culture-building, and talent development
- Commitment to safety and zero-harm cultures
- Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and modern operational methodologies
- Forward-looking mindset leveraging digital transformation, automation, and analytics
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field is required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is considered an asset.
Autonomy & Influence: Build a world-class operations function grounded in safety and operational excellence.
Lead Meaningful Change: Modernize systems, strengthen capabilities, and scale infrastructure to enable long-term growth.
Leave a Legacy: Develop high-performing teams, embed forward-thinking practices, and position the organization to compete at the highest level.
If you’re energized by transformation and ready to make an enduring impact, this is your next big career opportunity.
We Offer
- Base salary range of $180,000 - $220,000. Base salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Performance-based bonus
- 5 weeks of paid vacation.
- Immediate eligibility to participate in our Group Benefits Program
- Vacation Purchase Program
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee pricing on our product line-up
- Free, on-site parking
- On site gym access
- A fun and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development
- And…a workplace filled with the aroma of coffee….all day…every day
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