Senior Engineer, Operations

Location: Guelph, Ontario, Waterloo, Iowa, London, Ontario, Kitchener, Ontario

Remote Type: On-site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Value Proposition

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is Together Improving Care – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.

Compensation is only one part of the Employee Value Proposition that Medline Canada offers our employees. As part of our mission, we offer one of the most competitive and engaging employee experience programs in Canada, which includes:
 

• Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees

• Market competitive compensation and benefits plan, including LTD & Insurance

• DPSP match program

• Annual Employee Appreciation Week

• Paid vacation and personal days

• Lifeworks® Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources supporting mental, physical, family and financial well-being

• Career growth and training programs

• Open communication with Senior Leaders

• Tailored incentives for eligible employee groups, such as home office reimbursement and Sylvan Learning Centre credit

• Employee referral program

• Education support programs

• Fitness subsidy

• Recognition programs

• Social activities

• And much more…

Job Description Summary

The Senior Engineer, Operations analyzes existing operational processes, develops practical solutions, and implements new or improved processes to drive efficiency gains and labor savings. This role leads and manages multiple medium to large‑scale projects of varying complexity and provides technical guidance and support to team members to ensure consistent execution and capability development.

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Guelph, DC (On-Site)
Reporting to: Dir, Business Operations & Analytics

Job Description

• Lead multiple nation-wide projects from concept to realization leading individuals from multiple departments and disciplines. Determine, develop, recommend and implement solutions of projects after performing significant engineering analyses inclusive of hypotheses validation.    
• Review, develop and partner with technological solution providers to analyze, review and potentially implement enhanced solutions.
• Provide support and guidance indirectly to Operations Engineer I and Operations Engineer II positions.
• Provide software application expertise in Warehouse Management System(s), Labor Management System, Transportation Management System, Microsoft Access proficiency, etc.
• Perform and deploy work measurement techniques including time and motion studies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by standardizing processes and embedding best practices across operations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure solutions are practical and scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or General Engineering.
• At least 3 years engineering experience. 
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering medium to large‑scale operational improvement projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate process analysis into executable solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity in a dynamic environment.
• Capable of standing / walking all day within a warehousing environment. 
• Demonstrated strength in process analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of operational efficiency and labor optimization principles
• Advanced data‑driven problem‑solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to provide coaching and technical guidance to support performance and development
• Distribution or warehousing experience.
• Willing to travel occasionally for business purposes (within Canada)

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$91,400.00 - $137,000.00 Annual

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Medline Canada

Medline Canada stands at the forefront of healthcare, providing expertise and a breadth of solutions for every care setting. With 550+ employees, including 100 dedicated sales and clinical professionals and eight distribution centres located coast-to-coast, Medline Canada is proud to serve the entire continuum of care.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

Medline Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Our commitment to Accessibility

Medline Canada is committed to the principles of the accessibility in Canada. We endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.