Director of Operations

TEEMA Solutions Group; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of LED lighting solutions in Ontario is looking for a Director of Operations. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, supply chain, and logistics, ensuring on-time project delivery and operational efficiency. Candidates should have significant experience in operations leadership, strong analytical abilities, and an understanding of operational finance. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the company's operational strategies and processes in a growing industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Leadership role in sustainability-focused company

Opportunity for system design and process improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in operations leadership within manufacturing or industrial services.
• Proven record in supply chain, logistics, and field operations management.
• Strong understanding of financial principles related to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational performance across various functions.
• Develop operational plans based on customer contracts.
• Monitor KPIs for project delivery and cost control.
• Collaborate with finance on budget and margin analysis.
• Mentor and develop operations teams.

Skills

Operations Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Logistics Coordination

Decision-making Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Education

8–12+ years in operations leadership

Tools

ERP Systems

Inventory Management Tools

Job description

Overview

Director of Operations - $100,000 - $120,000 CAD

Company: Think Green Solutions
Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (On-site as required)
Reports To: President / CEO

About Think Green Solutions

Think Green Solutions is a leading Ontario-based manufacturer, supplier, and installer of industrial and commercial LED lighting solutions. We partner with enterprise and multi-location customers to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient lighting projects—from product design and sourcing through logistics, installation, and post-installation support.

As we continue to scale our operations and customer footprint, we are seeking a Director of Operations to lead and optimize our core operational engine.

Role Overview

The Director of Operations is responsible for end-to-end operational execution across product management, supply chain, logistics, installation coordination, and operational process design. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification, while continuously improving efficiency, quality, and scalability.

This position also collaborates closely with finance and sales leadership to support forecasting, margin management, pricing inputs, and customer delivery commitments—without owning sales or finance directly.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Execution
• Own day-to-day operational performance across manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and installation coordination
• Translate customer contracts and sales commitments into executable operational plans
• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all projects and customers
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to on-time delivery, installation timelines, quality, and cost control

Product & Supply Chain

• Oversee product lifecycle management, including sourcing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and quality control
• Optimize supplier selection, lead times, and cost structures while maintaining product standards
• Manage inventory levels to balance cash efficiency with service reliability
• Identify opportunities to standardize SKUs and reduce operational complexity
• Lead logistics planning for multi-site and enterprise rollouts
• Coordinate installation partners, internal crews, and external vendors
• Develop scalable installation playbooks and SOPs
• Proactively manage operational risks related to delays, shortages, or site constraints

Process Improvement & Scale

• Design, document, and continuously improve SOPs across operations
• Implement systems, tools, and workflows that support growth and operational visibility
• Drive lean initiatives and cost-reduction strategies without sacrificing quality or service
• Support expansion into new markets, customers, or product lines

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance on forecasting, margin analysis, cost controls, and operational budgeting
• Support Sales by validating delivery timelines, feasibility, and operational inputs for proposals
• Provide operational insights to leadership to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Lead, mentor, and develop operations, logistics, and installation teams
• Set clear performance expectations and accountability
• Foster a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in operations leadership, ideally within manufacturing, lighting, construction, electrical, or industrial services
• Proven experience managing supply chains, logistics, and field operations
• Strong understanding of operational finance fundamentals (COGS, margins, inventory, forecasting)
• Experience working with enterprise or multi-location customers
• Demonstrated ability to scale operations in a growing organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Preferred Experience

• LED lighting, electrical, or energy-efficiency industries
• ERP, inventory management, or operations planning systems
• Managing third-party installers or distributed field teams

Why Join Think Green Solutions

• Play a critical leadership role in a growing, sustainability-focused company
• Direct ownership of the operational backbone of the business
• Opportunity to design scalable systems and processes from the ground up
• Work with major enterprise customers and complex, high-impact projects
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Although we appreciate all applications, only those who are select for screening will be contacted. Ontario employment standards apply.

Think Green Solutions uses Workwolf’s AI-enabled tools to sort and screen applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions involve human review.