Director of Administration
 
Solis Foods Corporation Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high quality snack inspired foods for both in- home and out-of-home consumption. Our MexiCasa brand has been trusted by consumers for over 20 years. Solis is an innovator in main meal and snack foods for all channels of distribution.  Our state of the art manufacturing and distribution facilities, located in St. Mary’s, Ontario and Calgary Alberta and Sunrise Warehousing Company 3PL Distribution Facility in Brantford Ontario, service clients with the mission of ‘providing the highest quality products with exceptional service and great value for its customers’.
 
POSITION:
The Director of Administration is responsible for the financial leadership and strategic management of the companies. Directing Finance, Project Coordinator, Human Resources and Information Technology functions for the companies. The purpose of the position is to improve processes and policies, manage administrative staff and plan an integral role in business planning for the companies.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Leadership:

• Employee mentorship and development
• Encourage the advancement and growth of team members through guidance, mentorship and effective management
• Build internal and external relationships
• Consistently and positively communicate the Vivian Group mission and values
• Communicate with commitment, consistency and clarity
• Set an example and promote personal excellence for direct reports

Information Technology:

• Oversee network administration and evaluation of information systems and phone systems

Marketing:

• Oversee Marketing to measure and evaluate customer satisfaction internally and externally.

Project Coordination:

• Oversee the project coordinator and items related to new and existing products

Human Resources:

• Responsible for providing global leadership in the planning, implementation and delivery of HR policies, practices and programs including compensation, benefits, recruitment, selection & retention, employee recognition, health and safety and workforce planning for the Vivian Group
• Overall employee development and success plan for all companies

Finance:

• Develop and manage budget for all administrative departments, review operating costs and suggest cost saving measures
• Ensure the accurate interpretation, appraisal as well as analysis of the financial statements and results
• Lead team with analysis, interpretations, as well as justify budgets and forecasts, in coherence with long-range plans
• Be instrumental in the organization-wide budgeting process
• Participate and make recommendations associated with the acquisition and divestiture of company businesses and assets
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• On a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis ensure the Executive team receives in depth MD&A commentary on actions for review to ensure that risk is minimized and decisions are based on solid investigation
• Oversee the development and implementation of cash management systems and strategies

 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Post secondary education in Management, Finance, Human Resources, Business or other related field

• 10+ years in senior management

• Strong leadership experience

 
Qualifications:

• 10+ years in senior management
• Strong leadership experience
• Proven ability to train and motivate
• Familiarity with accounting/financial processes in a food organization preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills combine with strong organization skills
• Ability to manager numerous challenges simultaneously
• A willingness to learn and develop and teams
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to manage under pressure

 
All interested candidates should forward their resume to HR@solisfoods.com
 
We would like to thank you everyone for their interest in this position; however only those Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.