Sr. Director, Operations Equipment, Tim Hortons, Canada

Sr. Director, Operations Equipment:The Sr. Director, Operations Equipment leads the Tim Hortons Operations Equipment team as they manage the innovation and renovation of our restaurant equipment. The work is largely cross-functional with a focus on restaurant-level process and equipment solutions that reduce complexity and improve franchisee profitability. This position interacts with a wide range of internal and external individuals and teams including but not limited to restaurant team members, multi-unit managers, restaurant owners, equipment manufacturers, and internal cross-functional teams such as operations, training, marketing, and supply chain.Responsibilities:Design and optimize back of house to:improve efficienciesbroaden our scope of potential offeringsminimize required maintenance and lengthen the equipment life spanDigitize our restaurant processesWork with Vendors on RFP processesOversee product and project managementRequirements:Undergraduate degree in engineering5+ years of experience in equipment or operations in the food service industry, QSR experience strongly preferredPrior experience managing and planning large-scale projectsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong communication and leadership skills are neededProject-related travel (0-25%), primarily in continental US & Canada with occasional travel outside North AmericaAbility to work out of the Toronto, Ontario office on a hybrid basis #J-18808-Ljbffr