When Stephen first stumbled across the building materials industry in 2012, he had over 15 years executive search experience across multiple industries and multiple continents. He quickly realized that the building supplies sector, one of North America’s largest sectors of employment, was sorely underserviced by the executive search and recruitment industry: less than a handful of industry-specialist recruiters truly understood the nuances of the sector.Since then, Stephen has devoted his career to addressing this void and has become one of Canada’s leading specialists in building materials recruitment. With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Stephen has developed an extensive network across North America and has been involved in more than 500 placements into the sector. Having worked with manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and buying groups in nearly every State or Province in North America, Stephen fully understands the demand for a high-quality recruitment service for the building supply industry. As a founding Partner of DMC Recruitment Group, Stephen is on a mission to meet this demand and make DMC the most successful building supply recruitment firm in North America.With his extensive executive search experience and his specialized knowledge of the building materials industry, Stephen is a trusted influencer in your passive candidate market. A proven headhunter of talent, having personally placed over 100 senior-level candidates into the North American building supply industry, Stephen utilizes his over 10, 000 LinkedIn industry connections along with propriety and third-party data sources to leave no stone unturned in his searches.Always keeping a finger on the pulse of the building materials industry, Stephen is a regular contributor to a variety of industry publications, an active member of multiple business material industry associations, and a frequent attendant of key industry trade shows such as WRLA, Construct Canada, Surfaces, and NAHB. Stephen firmly believes that staying ahead of industry trends is essential to providing the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and successful recruitment system.Stephen has a long history of engaging high-performing talent that other agencies can’t access. His outcome-driven focus ensures that he finds committed high performers that are invested in a company’s process. He is passionate about working with leadership teams across the industry and is thoroughly invested in ensuring that the leadership of today and tomorrow is equipped to continue the growth of the building materials industry.
- Operations Manager
- Dsitribution
- Logistics
Operations Supervisor, SaskatoonBuilding Materials Distribution
$60,000 - $70,000 + profit share + benefits
Are you a natural leader with a passion for managing operations and inspiring teams? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role with a well-established and growing organisation in the building materials sector.
The Role As the Operations Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of products to customers within Saskatoon and surrounds. You will lead a team of warehouse staff and delivery drivers, fostering a safe, positive, and results-driven work environment. With plans for team growth and a path to higher leadership roles, this position offers excellent potential for professional development.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage Fleet and Equipment: Oversee the maintenance and safe operation of trucks, forklifts, and other essential equipment.
- Warehouse and Delivery Oversight: Coordinate scheduling, dispatching, and inventory management.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage warehouse staff and drivers while promoting a safety-first culture.
- Vendor and Staff Liaison: Communicate effectively with vendors, employees, and customers to ensure seamless operations.
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional service and build strong relationships with customers.
- Safety and Compliance: Champion safe work practices and compliance with policies and procedures.
What We’re Looking For- Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development and performance.
- Strong communication skills for effectively liaising with vendors, employees, and customers.
- Experience in distribution, logistics, or trucking is highly desirable.
- A people-focused mindset with an understanding of the importance of collaboration and relationships.
- Knowledge of fleet and equipment maintenance preferred
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?- Be part of a supportive and dynamic team environment.
- Opportunity to grow into a Branch Manager or other leadership roles.
- Work for a company that values innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee development.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now to join a company where your skills and ambition are recognised and rewarded.
