Senior Manager, Logistics – Western

About Us !

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

This is a high-impact leadership role driving operational excellence, productivity, and margin enhancement across a dynamic region. You will lead a diverse team and influence strategic initiatives that strengthen our end-to-end supply chain and deliver exceptional results for both internal and external customers—while ensuring the highest standards of safety and product quality.

As a key member of the regional leadership team, the Senior Manager, Logistics – Western Canada will oversee logistics and distribution operations across Western Canada, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement. This role manages 4 distribution centers in Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia, with responsibility for 5 direct reports, 17 salaried associates, and 120 hourly team members in unionized and non-unionized environments.

The Leader will champion change management initiatives as we transition to an automated, Oracle ERP-supported environment, fostering collaboration and driving elevated performance. Success requires strategic thinking, influential leadership, collaborating with cross-functional teams (particularly Field Sales and Operations) and a relentless focus on safety, productivity, cost optimization, customer satisfaction, and uncompromising safety and quality standards.

• Champion a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and empowering a zero-incident mindset.

• Deliver operational plans for warehousing and distribution, ensuring cost optimization and productivity gains across all sites.
• Establish and maintain robust labour standards and enhanced SOPs, embedding process discipline and driving performance excellence across all sites.

• Safeguard product quality throughout the end-to-end supply chain, maintaining standards that protect brand integrity and customer trust.
• Review and enhance logistics processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Instill operational rigor and continuous improvement, leveraging Lean methodologies.

• Monitor and report on KPIs (e.g., cost reduction, service level improvements, process efficiency) and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee the preparation of reports and analyses, track variances, and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges.

• Develop and manage operational budgets, monitor costs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support long‑term business goals.

• Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Forecasting, Sales, Customer Service, and Production Planning to deliver on internal and external customer commitments, ensuring service excellence and responsiveness.

• Build and elevate team capability through targeted development in technical skills, tactical execution, and leadership competencies.
• Coach and mentor team members to foster accountability, adaptability, and…