Senior Director of Operations

Why You Will Love This Organization

Our client is an established leader in the regulated consumer goods manufacturing industry
, known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence
. With a significant footprint in Ontario and an expanding global reach, the organization combines science, technology, and people-first values to deliver products that improve lives.

The company is entering an exciting phase of transformation, enhancing operational efficiency, driving growth, and investing in its people and processes to sustain long-term success.

Reporting to the Vice President, Canadian Operations, as Senior Director, Operations
, you will lead a multidisciplinary production facility encompassing cultivation, processing, packaging, warehousing, and maintenance functions. You’ll shape the strategic direction of the site, strengthen its culture of safety and compliance, and optimize performance across operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for an experienced manufacturing executive who thrives on building teams, driving efficiency, and achieving measurable results
.

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans that align with the company’s vision and growth objectives.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and service delivery while optimizing costs.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
  .
• Oversee compliance with GMP, HACCP, GPP
  , and related regulatory standards.
• Drive succession planning
  , mentorship, and leadership development across all site departments.
• Collaborate with senior leaders in Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, QA, HSE, and Production Planning to align priorities and share best practices.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen KPIs, efficiency, and quality outcomes.
• Manage operational budgets and resource planning to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Develop proactive risk management strategies and ensure business continuity in the face of supply, labour, or regulatory challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering is required (master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, CPG, or pharmaceutical operations
  .
• Proven experience managing large teams (100+ employees) and senior-level managers.
• Demonstrated success in GMP-regulated or equivalent quality-driven environments.
• Expertise in process optimization
  , cost management, and operational transformation.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build high performing, engaged teams
  .
• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to compliance, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

• Location: On-site manufacturing facility in south-central Ontario
  .
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with flexibility to lead across day & afternoon shifts.
• Environment: Fast-paced manufacturing site requiring regular floor presence, collaboration, and oversight of safety-critical operations.
• May involve moderate physical activity, variable temperatures, and occasional weekend or holiday work based on production needs.

This search is being conducted confidentially
. Details regarding the organization and its operations will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

This role is currently vacant, and the organization is accepting applications with the intention to hire as soon as possible.

The anticipated annual starting salary range for this role is $-, +35% annual bonus, +25% LTI, +4 weeks vacation, +11 statutory holidays, +Health & Dental (after 3 months), +stock options, +RRSP, +health & personal spending account.

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