Vice President, Operations

Ontario, Canada 

Position Overview

Our client is a growing and well-established Canadian organization seeking a Vice President, Operations to provide strategic leadership across a multi-site operating environment.

Reporting to the President, this individual will play a critical role in translating the company’s broader business strategy into strong operational execution. The position will work closely with senior leaders across the organization, including Sales, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and site leadership.

This is an opportunity for an experienced operations executive who can think strategically while remaining closely connected to the day-to-day realities of the business. The successful candidate will be a strong relationship builder, capable of developing leaders, driving accountability, and creating consistency across multiple operations.

Scope of the Role

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to General Managers and operational leaders across multiple locations.
• Establish clear operating expectations and drive consistent performance across facilities.
• Partner with the President and senior leadership team to develop and execute the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Translate business objectives into measurable operational plans, KPIs, and initiatives.
• Review financial and operational results across the organization, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and other functional leaders to achieve shared business objectives.
• Develop and strengthen the organization’s operational leadership team through coaching, mentorship, and succession planning.
• Drive accountability while maintaining a collaborative and people-focused leadership culture.
• Lead initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, efficiency, and profitable growth.
• Support the organization through periods of growth, change, and operational expansion.
• Communicate operational performance and strategic priorities effectively to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Help establish scalable processes and management practices that support the organization’s continued growth.

Leadership Background

The successful candidate will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial operating environment.
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities, business units, or complex operational teams.
• A background in heavy manufacturing, equipment, fabrication, transportation, industrial products, or another comparable environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration, influence, and strong relationships across functional areas.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding, with the ability to connect operational decisions to overall business performance.
• Experience developing General Managers, plant leaders, and other senior operational talent.
• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the credibility to engage effectively with senior leadership.
• A practical leadership style that balances long-term strategy with hands-on involvement in the business.
• Comfort operating in a growing organization where priorities can move quickly and leaders are expected to take ownership.