Yard Operations Supervisor
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- North York, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- At least 3–5 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on operations.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Competitive salary based on experience
Vaughan or North York
Ready to make an impact?
We’re looking for a hands-on, high-energy Yard Operation Supervisors to take the lead in driving our day-to-day operations. In this role, you’ll be the engine that keeps our business moving - overseeing workflows, optimizing processes, mentoring teams, and helping execute on strategic goals. Your leadership will ensure we meet our productivity, safety, and quality targets while staying true to our mission of turning waste into opportunity.
Sound good so far? Here’s what you’ll be responsible for in this role…
- Collaborate with leadership to execute strategic plans aligned with company goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the alignment of operational goals.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain seamless workflows across all departments.
- Implement best practices for process improvement and operational effectiveness.
- Assist in budget development and management alongside the finance team.
- Identify opportunities for cost-saving and revenue generation.
- Build and lead a motivated, high-performing team, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Mentor team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Address operational challenges proactively, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Support contingency planning for any operational changes or disruptions.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field/equivalent experience.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on operations.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and operational management.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), ISO 9001 standards, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, JIT).
- Knowledge of production systems (MRP, ERP) and relevant software tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Ability to handle conflict resolution, employee development, and task delegation.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience working with various manufacturing machinery and technologies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks with a focus on safety and quality.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and handle physically demanding tasks as required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee daily yard and operational workflows, monitor KPIs, and improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance in alignment with company goals. Lead and develop a high-performing team, support budgeting and contingency planning, and address operational challenges while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and 3–5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, knowledge of manufacturing processes, QMS and ISO 9001, continuous improvement methods, and MRP/ERP systems, as well as flexibility for physically demanding work and hours.
Skills
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Optimization
- KPI Monitoring
- Budget Management
- Cost Reduction
- Team Mentoring
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Task Delegation
- Manufacturing Processes
- Lean Methodologies
- ERP and MRP Systems
- Communication
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Yard Operations
- Operations Management
- Manufacturing
- Workflow Management
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Operational Efficiency
- Cost Reduction
- Key Performance Indicators
- Budget Development
- Revenue Generation
- Team Leadership
- Employee Development
- Safety Standards
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Management Systems
- ISO 9001
- Lean
- Just-In-Time
- MRP
- ERP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Manufacturing Machinery
- Contingency Planning
- Wholesale Recyclable Materials