Office Manager

Connect people, production, food-service operations and business performance across a growing food group.

Lafayette Group of Companies is seeking an organized, hands-on leader to coordinate business administration and operational support at one of our facilities. The role calls for strong business judgment, reliable financial controls and close coordination with site managers, production teams, warehouse staff, suppliers, customers, and external partners.

What you’ll lead

· Coordinate day-to-day administrative and business operations at one of our facilities, helping sites stay organized, responsive and aligned with company procedures.

· Work with customers and warehouse staff to resolve operational issues, communicate priorities and support consistent service to customers and business partners.

· Oversee business administration, HR, and financial processes, including payroll matters, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, payment follow-up, reconciliations, deposits and accurate records.

· Manage monthly financials, HST reporting & remittances and year-end schedules with external accounting professionals; maintain organized supporting documentation.

· Support purchasing and supplier administration by tracking agreements, invoices, service issues and follow-up actions with approved vendors.

· Monitor operating costs, budgets and key performance indicators; prepare clear management reports and recommendations.

· Coordinate facilities, maintenance vendors, IT, telecommunications, office services and administrative staff across locations.

· Support operational improvements and ensure business processes complement food-safety, quality, workplace-safety and customer requirements; escalate compliance concerns to the responsible site or quality lead.

· Lead ad hoc projects as required by management.

What will help you succeed

· Experience in multi-site operations, business administration, food manufacturing, food service, hospitality, distribution or a related operating environment.

· Strong organization and follow-through across competing priorities, sites and stakeholders.

· Confidence with financial records, spreadsheets, business systems, contracts and confidential information.

· Clear, professional communication and the ability to work constructively with stakeholders.

· A practical, process-minded approach to solving problems and improving consistency.

Role focus: Multi-site operations Business and financial administration Supplier & customer coordination Reporting Team support Food-industry compliance coordination

About Lafayette Group of Companies We operate 11 facilities across food processing, restaurants and bakery retail, supplying products to airlines, supermarkets and restaurant chains.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Markham, ON L3R 0H4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person