Director of Operations & Manufacturing
$170,000–$185,000 year
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Establish a Vancouver-based manufacturing facility as a blueprint for future expansion across Canada and Europe, while leading production operations to ensure safety, quality, and delivery objectives. Direct procurement, sourcing, and inventory control activities, developing strategic supplier relationships to reduce risk and optimize costs. Oversee facility maintenance, equipment utilization, and transportation logistics in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Recruit and develop a new operations team, partner with senior leadership on budgets and long-term growth strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and scalability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
- Progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or industrial environments
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple operational functions, including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and facilities
- Strong understanding of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and manufacturing best practices
- Experience managing budgets, operational planning, and performance metrics
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and operational reporting tools
- Comfortable starting from a zero position today – building a new facility, owning the journey and its operational performance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial, construction, building products, engineered products, or related sectors
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certifications
- Experience leading operational growth, facility expansion, or transformation initiatives
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