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Operations Manager at Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltee – Kitchener, Ontario

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltee
Kitchener, Ontario, N2C 0A2, Canada
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About This Position

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Company: Onward Hardware div of Richelieu Hardware

Reports To: General Manager Onward Hardware

Lead People. Drive Performance. Create Momentum.

We’re looking for a dynamic, people-first Operations Manager to lead our large-scale distribution centre. This role is for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds high-performing teams, and turns operational complexity into streamlined execution.

If you believe culture drives results and that engaged teams outperform metrics alone — we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Inspire

  • Coach, mentor, and develop front-line supervisors and team leads
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships across warehouse, transportation, and inventory teams
  • Champion employee engagement and retention initiatives
  • Drive Operational Excellence

  • Oversee daily distribution centre operations (receiving, picking, packing, shipping)
  • Deliver on KPIs: safety, service, productivity, quality, and cost
  • Optimize workflows, labour planning, and capacity management
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen mindset)
  • Build for the Future

  • Develop succession plans and talent pipelines
  • Lead change management initiatives with clarity and empathy
  • Support technology implementation and process innovation
  • What You Bring

  • 7+ years of progressive operations leadership experience (distribution or large warehouse environment preferred)
  • Proven experience leading large teams (50+ employees is ideal)
  • Strong coaching and leadership presence — visible, approachable, decisive
  • Exceptional computer skills, mastery of Microsoft office suite particularly Excel.
  • Deep understanding of WMS/TMS systems and experience with Lean, Six Sigma and automation technologies
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a logistics and operations profile is an asset.
  • Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication skills
  • Who You Are

  • A calm problem-solver in high-pressure environments
  • Energized by developing people and building teams
  • Data-driven but human-focused
  • Comfortable on the warehouse floor — this is not a desk-only role
  • Proactive, change-oriented and forward-thinking
  • Our customers
    - More than 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, doors and windows, residential and commercial woodworking shops, as well as hardware retailers including big-box renovation stores.

    Our team

    • 3,000 people, of which almost half are dedicated to sales and marketing, and more than 50% are Richelieu shareholders.

    What we offer

    • A Quebec flagship: As a company proudly rooted in Quebec but present in Canada and the United States, we benefit from excellent recognition and a strong reputation.
    • A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of market experience, we offer the confidence and organizational solidity necessary for a secure work environment.
      Continuous growth: With solid financial health, our company is in constant expansion, thus opening future opportunities for all.
    • Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation according to the market.
      Possibility of becoming a shareholder: We believe in employee involvement and offer them the possibility of becoming shareholders.
    • Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to reconcile work and private life.
    • Quality products: We commit to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.

    Job Location

    Kitchener, Ontario, N2C 0A2, Canada
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    Job Location

    This job is located in the Kitchener, Ontario, N2C 0A2, Canada region.

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