Vice President Operations

Montréal, QC

Job Title: Vice President of Operations

About us:

ANDY takes great pride in delivering exceptional, customized services encompassing goods transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet management solutions. With a wealth of European and North American experience and expertise in our domain, we are renowned for our ability to translate clients' operational needs into lucrative business opportunities. Our integrated services are designed to provide added value and streamline our customers' experiences. As one of the largest woman-owned asset-based transportation companies in North America, we have experienced remarkable organic growth since our inception in 2012, expanding from a single business unit comprising 60 employees to now encompassing four thriving business units with a dedicated team of 500 skilled professionals. This substantial growth positions us favorably to continue our upward trajectory and further expand our operations.

About the Role:

As the Vice President of Operations, you will be instrumental in shaping processes, fostering team spirit, and achieving remarkable operational and financial outcomes. Your role is pivotal in building a strong foundation for sustainable growth. In essence, you'll be the force behind Building, Delivering, and Scaling our operations.

What you'll do here:

Drive operational excellence by surpassing safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction standards.
Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes.
Monitor performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solutions.
Oversee day-to-day company operations.
Establish and enforce SOPs, ensuring efficient driver routing, fuel usage, capacity planning, safety, and employee relations.
Lead the implementation of new business initiatives and oversee transportation asset management.
Maximize IT platform utilization (TMW, ISAAC, Dayforce, TruckRight) to streamline operations.
Develop and manage KPIs for performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Cultivate a culture of operational excellence through training, mentorship, and on-road observations.
Utilize data, analysis, and reporting to continuously improve processes and reduce costs.
Manage financial aspects including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and equipment cost analysis.
Strengthen customer and vendor relationships, supporting Business Development and pricing negotiations.
Provide regular performance updates to the senior leadership team.

What you bring to the table:

5-7 years’ experience in Senior Operations Management.
8 to 10 years of experience with a track record of implementing process improvements.
Multi-team management experience.
Budget Management.
Safety focused.
Proficiency in financial planning, P&L analysis, and margin improvement.
Highly skilled in MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Word.
Familiarity with DOT regulations, CTPAT, PIP, Smartway programs.
Proficiency with transportation software (TMW, ISAAC, etc.).
Demonstrates a proactive approach in driving challenging initiatives and serves as a strong ambassador for the organization's values.
Exhibits unwavering resilience and persistence, effectively navigating obstacles to achieve goals.
Communicates with both authority and diplomacy, conveying ideas and directives clearly and confidently.
Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles

What we offer:

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

Competitive salary.
Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Benefits package.
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who support your growth.
Engage in inclusive employee-led networks for education, inspiration, amplifying voices, building relationships, and development opportunities.
Experience a flexible work arrangement that promotes work-life balance and empowers you to optimize productivity in a way that suits your individual work style.

We are an equal opportunity employer:

At ANDY Corp, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard. If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.