Operations Manager

2 months ago


Waterloo, Canada National Diabetes Trust Full time

Are you looking to make a career move from the Restaurant or Retail industry? Do you have a background in transportation or logistics? We are actively seeking an Operations Manager to join our field operations team in Waterloo, Ontario.

Through our National Diabetes Trust operations, we divert more than 48 million kilograms of clothing and household items from landfills. One hundred per cent of net proceeds directly supports Diabetes Canada and helps send more than 2,400 children and youth with Type 1 diabetes to Diabetes Canada's D-Camps. Additionally, what we raise, funds world-leading diabetes research, education, and advocacy.

As an employee on the National Diabetes Trust team, you are part of our national coverage in 2,500 communities, with 25 operations and 100 trucks. Join a team that is making a difference raising money for life altering charitable programs, all while helping the environment.

**What We Offer**:

- Challenging work with opportunities for career advancement
- Eligible to participate in the NDT Performance Bonus Plan program
- Registered Pension Plan (100% Employer-paid) once eligibility criteria are met
- RRSP with company matching component available
- Corporate discounts through Perkopolis, Value Village and GoodLife Fitness

Job Overview

Reporting to the Area Manager, Business Operations, this hands-on roll supports the National Diabetes Trust’s mission through the Declutter® Program, the door-to-door pickup and drop-box collection programs, through the generation of revenue. The Operations Manager ensures all local business streams and targets are met, maintains strong fiscal accountability and excellent net revenues in the context of sound human resource management practices.

About the Operations Manager Role
- Manage, coach, direct and motivate staff to achieve targets to ensure that budgeted revenues are achieved and to promote a sense of teamwork and cooperation among employees
- Hire, evaluate, promote, and terminate staff in consultation with the Area Manager and the Human Resources Department
- Guarantee that all documentation related to the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration / National Safety Code Registration, Hours of Service and vehicle inspection, maintenance and service are accurate and up-to-date
- Identify and recommend opportunities in the operation for cost savings and increased efficiencies through economics of scale, elimination of duplication, use of technology and group purchasing
- Complete monthly employee productivity reports and plan, post and implement regular staff meetings
- Prepare and follow a yearly budget for their Business Operation
- Have a thorough knowledge of the organization goals and objectives, services, programs, and organizational structure at all levels
- Liaise with local Value Village Stores to maintain and ensure a steady flow/proper mix of merchandise is delivered to Value Village Stores
- Build and foster relationships in the community including but not limited to drop box partnerships, alternate collection partnerships, clothing drives and fundraising opportunities
- Communicate and liaison with Leadership Centres, Branches, etc. to build internal National Diabetes Trust support, unified public relations efforts and to obtain their assistance in securing merchandise
- Keep updated personnel files and attendance records, produce work schedules, and deal with vacation requests and sick leave
- Ensures payroll records are accurate and sent to the National Payroll Department on a timely basis

About You
- University Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience
- 5-7 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with a scheduling component
- Excellent organizational skills, motivation, and ability to delegate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of financial management and planning
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and telephone
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration or equivalent experience
- Second language an asset

**COVID-19 considerations**: We will provide all required safety PPE (masks and sanitizer,
etc.)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
At National Diabetes Trust, we are guided by our values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. We believe in the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We are committed to bringing people together in a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment, no matter their age, gender, identity, race, ethnicity, religion, income, sexual orientation, or where they live. In July of 2020, we signed the BlackNorth Initiative CEO pledge and will hold ourselves accountable in meeting those commitments.

How to Apply
- We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise us during the recruitment process.
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