Senior Manager, Logistics – Western Canada
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About Us !
As part of the largest baking company in the world Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust like Dempsters Villaggio POM Bon Matin Stonemill Natural Bakery Takis Thomas Little Bites Vachon Hostess and more.
In business for more than 110 years the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.
At Bimbo Canada were more than just a bakery - were a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success and were looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.
Join us in shaping the future of Logistics in Western Canada. This is a high-impact leadership role driving operational excellence productivity and margin enhancement across a dynamic region. You will lead a diverse team and influence strategic initiatives that strengthen our end-to-end supply chain and deliver exceptional results for both internal and external customerswhile ensuring the highest standards of safety and product quality.
Position Overview:
As a key member of the regional leadership team the Senior Manager Logistics Western Canada will oversee logistics and distribution operations across Western Canada ensuring efficiency scalability and continuous improvement. This role manages 4 distribution centers in Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia with responsibility for 5 direct reports 17 salaried associates and 120 hourly team members in unionized and non-unionized environments.
The Leader will champion change management initiatives as we transition to an automated Oracle ERP-supported environment fostering collaboration and driving elevated performance.
Success requires strategic thinking influential leadership collaborating with cross-functional teams (particularly Field Sales and Operations) and a relentless focus on safety productivity cost optimization customer satisfaction and uncompromising safety and quality standards
Key Responsibilities:
Champion SafetyExperience & Education:
Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.
The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is being very very good at what we do and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. Thats the Bimbo Way.
We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canadas Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR)! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.
If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day apply today!!
Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.
We thank all interested applicants but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history reference credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.
Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity equity and belonging in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders visible minorities aboriginal peoples and persons with welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at
As part of the largest baking company in the world Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust like Dempsters Villaggio POM Bon Matin Stonemill Natural Bakery Takis Thomas Little Bites Vachon Hostess and more.
In business for more than 110 years the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.
At Bimbo Canada were more than just a bakery - were a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success and were looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.
Join us in shaping the future of Logistics in Western Canada. This is a high-impact leadership role driving operational excellence productivity and margin enhancement across a dynamic region. You will lead a diverse team and influence strategic initiatives that strengthen our end-to-end supply chain and deliver exceptional results for both internal and external customerswhile ensuring the highest standards of safety and product quality.
Position Overview:
As a key member of the regional leadership team the Senior Manager Logistics Western Canada will oversee logistics and distribution operations across Western Canada ensuring efficiency scalability and continuous improvement. This role manages 4 distribution centers in Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia with responsibility for 5 direct reports 17 salaried associates and 120 hourly team members in unionized and non-unionized environments.
The Leader will champion change management initiatives as we transition to an automated Oracle ERP-supported environment fostering collaboration and driving elevated performance.
Success requires strategic thinking influential leadership collaborating with cross-functional teams (particularly Field Sales and Operations) and a relentless focus on safety productivity cost optimization customer satisfaction and uncompromising safety and quality standards
Key Responsibilities:
Champion Safety
- Champion a culture of safety ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and empowering a zero-incident mindset.
- Deliver operational plans for warehousing and distribution ensuring cost optimization and productivity gains across all sites.
- Establish and maintain robust labour standards and enhanced SOPs embedding process discipline and driving performance excellence across all sites.
- Safeguard product quality throughout the end-to-end supply chain maintaining standards that protect brand integrity and customer trust.
- Review and enhance logistics processes for efficiency and scalability.
- Instill operational rigor and continuous improvement leveraging Lean methodologies.
- Monitor and report on KPIs (e.g. cost reduction service level improvements process efficiency) and recommend corrective actions.
- Oversee the preparation of reports and analyses track variances and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges.
- Develop and manage operational budgets monitor costs and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support long-term business goals.
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Forecasting Sales Customer Service and Production Planning to deliver on internal and external customer commitments ensuring service excellence and responsiveness.
- Build and elevate team capability through targeted development in technical skills tactical execution and leadership competencies.
- Coach and mentor team members to foster accountability adaptability and continuous learning.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required; advanced training or certifications preferred.
- 10 years of progressive supply chain experience in CPG food and beverage or similarly high-volume industries.
- Proven leadership of unionized hourly teams and salaried professionals with strong engagement coaching and development skills.
- Demonstrated success in P&L ownership budget management cost controls and margin improvement through productivity initiatives.
- Strong customer-facing capability and ability to represent the company externally
- Experience collaborating with Manufacturing Forecasting Sales Customer Service and Planning partners
- Proven experience in leading successful implementation and adoption of enterprise systems (ERP WMS TMS) including integration user training and change management to ensure operational efficiency real-time visibility and sustained utilization
- Technical proficiency: WMS/TMS experience required; Oracle ERP preferred
- Certifications: APICS/ASCM CSCP Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
- Skilled in Lean and Agile methodologies Value Stream Mapping and FMEA
- Strong written verbal and presentation skills
- High business acumen with analytical and systems expertise
The annual salary range for applicants is: $135000- $160000 which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location work experience education and/or skill level among other factors.
Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training development and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.
The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is being very very good at what we do and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. Thats the Bimbo Way.
We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canadas Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR)! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.
If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day apply today!!
Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.
We thank all interested applicants but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history reference credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.
Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity equity and belonging in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders visible minorities aboriginal peoples and persons with welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at
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