We are representing an established, recession-proof leader in the international food trading industry based in Brampton, Ontario.
They are looking for a heavy-hitting Senior Operations Manager to run a high-volume, fast-paced international freight division.
If you want to own a massive global desk, command a strong-willed team, and get paid what you are worth, let's talk.
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This is a massive, fast-paced trading environment.
You will lead an assertive, highly capable team of 15 logistics coordinators managing 300+ shipments per week.
Advantages
-Compensation: Base salary up to $150,000 for proven industry elite.
-Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule (1 day work-from-home per week) + half-day Fridays all summer long.
-Vacation: 3 weeks from day one.
-Benefits: 100% employer-paid plan (except LTD) starting at 3 months.
-Retirement: 4% RRSP matching program after 1 year.
Responsibilities
-Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and drive accountability for a team of 15 coordinators processing roughly 20 shipments each per week.
-Global Freight Management: Oversee high-volume ocean freight operations, focusing heavily on complex foreign-to-foreign cargo lanes where cargo moves directly between international ports.
-Cold Chain Integrity: Take absolute ownership of specialized temperature-controlled (ocean reefer) logistics for frozen and perishable food commodities.
-Carrier Negotiations: Lead direct freight rate and contract negotiations with major Steamship Lines (SSL).
-Continuous Improvement: Act as the primary driver for operational excellence, implementing workflow efficiencies to streamline intermodal drayage and warehousing.
-Financials & Claims: Manage logistics budgets, lead RFQ processes, and decisively resolve high-value vendor claims related to marine and inland transport.
Qualifications
-The Experience: 10+ years in international logistics, with 5+ years leading teams specifically in a food or frozen goods environment.
-The Expertise: Direct, expert-level knowledge of ocean freight, ocean reefers, and direct steamship line negotiations.
-The Blueprint: Proven ability to manage massive volume (~20 shipments per week per coordinator), optimize logistics budgets, navigate RFQs, and handle high-value marine cargo claims.
-The Leadership: A bold, communicative management style with the confidence to roll out efficiency-focused continuous improvements.
Summary
Interested in learning more details?
Reach-Out to Sarah Dinis (437)455-8545
Email resume to sarah.dinis@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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We are representing an established, recession-proof leader in the international food trading industry based in Brampton, Ontario.
They are looking for a heavy-hitting Senior Operations Manager to run a high-volume, fast-paced international freight division.
If you want to own a massive global desk, command a strong-willed team, and get paid what you are worth, let's talk.
This is a massive, fast-paced trading environment.
You will lead an assertive, highly capable team of 15 logistics coordinators managing 300+ shipments per week.
Advantages
-Compensation: Base salary up to $150,000 for proven industry elite.
-Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule (1 day work-from-home per week) + half-day Fridays all summer long.
-Vacation: 3 weeks from day one.
-Benefits: 100% employer-paid plan (except LTD) starting at 3 months.
-Retirement: 4% RRSP matching program after 1 year.
Responsibilities
-Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and drive accountability for a team of 15 coordinators processing roughly 20 shipments each per week.
-Global Freight Management: Oversee high-volume ocean freight operations, focusing heavily on complex foreign-to-foreign cargo lanes where cargo moves directly between international ports.
...
-Cold Chain Integrity: Take absolute ownership of specialized temperature-controlled (ocean reefer) logistics for frozen and perishable food commodities.
-Carrier Negotiations: Lead direct freight rate and contract negotiations with major Steamship Lines (SSL).
-Continuous Improvement: Act as the primary driver for operational excellence, implementing workflow efficiencies to streamline intermodal drayage and warehousing.
-Financials & Claims: Manage logistics budgets, lead RFQ processes, and decisively resolve high-value vendor claims related to marine and inland transport.
Qualifications
-The Experience: 10+ years in international logistics, with 5+ years leading teams specifically in a food or frozen goods environment.
-The Expertise: Direct, expert-level knowledge of ocean freight, ocean reefers, and direct steamship line negotiations.
-The Blueprint: Proven ability to manage massive volume (~20 shipments per week per coordinator), optimize logistics budgets, navigate RFQs, and handle high-value marine cargo claims.
-The Leadership: A bold, communicative management style with the confidence to roll out efficiency-focused continuous improvements.
Summary
Interested in learning more details?
Reach-Out to Sarah Dinis (437)455-8545
Email resume to sarah.dinis@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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