At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and stabilize operations in food & beverage logistics during a critical transformation.
- Company: Specialized logistics provider for major food and beverage organizations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to drive impactful change.
- Other info: Join a team focused on operational excellence and long-term performance improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a dynamic environment while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in logistics with strong turnaround experience in food & beverage.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Interim General Manager - Food & Beverage Logistics Interim General Manager - Food & Beverage
Logistics
Duration: 12 months About the Company Our client is a specialized logistics services provider operating mission-critical supply chain and distribution contracts for major food and beverage organizations.
The company is currently experiencing operational disruption, performance challenges, and structural gaps requiring immediate leadership reinforcement.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Interim General Manager with a proven track record in stabilizing operations, restructuring processes, and leading turnaround environments in logistics or food & beverage supply chains.
Mandate To take control of day-to-day operations, bring stability, structure, and accountability, secure client confidence, and drive operational and contractual improvements during a period of crisis and transformation.
Key Responsibilities Assume full P&L and operational responsibility for the organization.
Instill discipline, structure, governance, and prioritization across the business.
Assess current performance, risks, and systemic failures; act swiftly to mitigate them.
Strengthen daily execution, KPI visibility, and decision-making cadence.
Build trust with teams and create a culture of accountability.
Client & Contract Management Re-establish confidence with key client accounts across the food & beverage sector.
Ensure operational commitments are met and contractual service levels recovered.
Review existing contracts, obligations, risks, and profitability.
Implement proactive client communication practices and escalation protocols.
Operational Excellence & Business Structuring Map and redesign logistics processes, service flows, reporting lines, and controls.
Implement rigorous planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring mechanisms.
Drive efficiency, reduce waste, and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
Secure compliance with food safety standards, traceability, regulatory policies, and quality frameworks.
Assess leadership capability and organization design; clarify roles and accountability.
Mobilize and motivate employees through turbulent conditions.
Develop successors and strengthen middle-management capabilities.
Define near-term priorities, stabilization milestones, and recovery roadmap.
Deliver operational quick wins in the first 60-90 days.
Prepare the business for long-term performance improvement and scalable operations.
Profile & Qualifications 15+ years in logistics, warehousing, supply chain management, or transportation.
Strong background managing food & beverage sector clients or temperature-controlled operations.
Proven leadership in turnaround or restructuring situations.
Experience in contract accountability, customer escalation, and service reliability.
Decisive, assertive, and action-oriented.
Capable of stepping into chaos, bringing clarity, and executing rapidly.
Strong stakeholder communicator and crisis stabilizer.
Relentless focus on operational discipline and measurable results.
P&L management, budgeting, and cost improvement.
Warehouse & distribution operations (preferably refrigerated/food logistics).
Quality, compliance, food safety, and risk management.
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Interim General Manager – Food & Beverage Logistics in Montréal employer: xNorth Inc.
As a leading international manufacturer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment in Kitchener, Ontario, where innovation and collaboration thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a culture that values input from all team members, ensuring that your contributions directly impact our success. Join us for a rewarding experience that not only enhances your career but also supports a stable and efficient supply chain in a fast-paced industry.
