Operations Manager - Brampton, Canada - Dynacare

Dynacare

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Are you looking for a rewarding career that will contribute to providing quality healthcare solutions to Canadians? If this interests you and you are an energetic, compassionate, people focused leader then Dynacare has an opportunity for you

We are looking for an experienced

Operations Manager to join our

Logistics Team based in

Brampton, Ontario and supporting the GTA where they can Learn, Grow and Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

_Internal posting expires on April 26, 2023._

JOB SUMMARY:

Accountable for ensuring efficient operation of the transportation department, through effective supervision of employees assigned.

Develop performance standards for all supervised staff and ensure employees deliver prompt and courteous service promoting a professional patient environment.

Maintain and develop professional relationships with existing and potential clients. Ensure that standards for technical efficiency, quality control and government regulations are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Manage Dynacare's logistics and transportation including onboarding new clients and customers.
Provide information into Director's operational plans and strategies.
Provide managerial leadership on the ground to a team of direct reports including drivers, shipper/receivers and mailroom/distribution clerks.
Build direct reports' capabilities by providing training in a variety of areas including customer service and provide effective change leadership to direct report team.
Build synergies, methodologies and business solutions that will enhance business growth with support to clinical and business support departments.
Develop and execute a 3to12month business plan that is in line with the organization's objectives for Dynacare's growth and operational excellence.
Interact with customers and clients regarding issue resolution.
Build and sustain effective crossfunctional relationships with Dynacare.
Ensure business plans and deliverables of direct report positions, Couriers, Mail Distribution, Customer Service Orders and Warehouse are aligned and integrated, stratum appropriate and cascade throughout Logistics to achieve performance expectations and decided metrics.
Strategically plan and identify for Transportation, Distribution, Warehouse and Customer Service the necessary budget requirements, the provision of Route design with GPS Technology and cycle inventory checks to position Logistics for the 21st century and the acquisition and talent pool development of optimal human resources.
Develop and nurture a culture of safety, quality, service, performance, innovation, adaptability and fair treatment of direct reports.
Establish and enhance the Dynacare Customer Services Orders (CSO) profile in the industry and community.
Recommend customer service and logistics policies, standards and practices to immediate manager.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Understand transportation routes and how they can be manipulated for greater efficiency.
Advanced understanding of Warehouse and Distribution processes (including GPS and related technologies) and methodologies to drive and improve the business cycle.
Understand Syndicated Driver and Syndicated Distribution processes and best practices (include merchandising concepts and practices)
Possess proven customer service/customer interaction skills and selling aptitude.
Understand how to manage, mentor, train and coach personnel.
Understand issues that drive the business and how to effectively support the business to enhance growth.
Knowledge about Highway Traffic and Safety Act and how it affects a national logistics network.
Understand logistics process systems and its benchmarking trends.
General knowledge of medical laboratory operations
Valid Driver license with clean abstract
Experience with critical delivery systems
Experience in providing ongoing leadership to ensure full implementation and follow through of strategic plan.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Technical Skills

Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel) and other computer programs like Arc Logistics
Ability to schedule personnel for daily operations as well as scheduling for vacations.
Capacity to complete and implement 3to12month business plan.
Ability to conduct saving/cost opportunity analysis and budget monitoring.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects from initial solution design through implementation.

Social Process Skills

Ability to support and collaborate with crossfunctional teams within the organization for continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Lead by example with the highest standards of ethics
Critical problem solver with strong negotiation skills

_ Please note that a Clear Criminal background verification must be met as a condition of employment_
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