Director of Operations

itec group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

itec group in Mississauga, Ontario seeks a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing leadership, drive operational excellence, and oversee cross-functional teams. The role focuses on productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement in a global manufacturing setting.

The candidate will manage safety, quality, delivery, and budget objectives while partnering with senior leadership to implement automation and long-term growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in senior operational leadership roles such as Director of Operations or Plant Manager.
• Proven success leading large cross-functional teams and developing leadership talent.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, maintenance, and supply chain management.
• Track record of improving KPIs, reducing costs, and implementing sustainable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across manufacturing operations (production, maintenance, quality, materials, CI).
• Develop and execute operational strategies focused on productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and profitability.
• Lead, coach, and develop departmental managers and cross-functional teams.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and plant performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
• Oversee operational budgets, resource planning, capex, and cost-control initiatives.
• Drive production planning, capacity optimization, and on-time delivery performance.
• Foster accountability, safety, and operational discipline across teams.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align priorities with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Operations management

Budgeting

Job description

We’re excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy as Director of Operations with a leading global manufacturer in Mississauga, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven manufacturing leader to oversee plant operations, drive operational excellence, and lead high-performing teams within a well-established global organization. The successful candidate will play a critical role in optimizing manufacturing performance, improving productivity, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, quality, materials, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute operational strategies focused on productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and profitability.
• Lead, coach, and develop departmental managers and cross-functional teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall plant performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
• Oversee operational budgets, resource planning, capital expenditures, and cost-control initiatives.
• Drive production planning, capacity optimization, and on-time delivery performance.
• Foster a strong culture of accountability, employee engagement, workplace safety, and operational discipline.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and global stakeholders to align operational priorities with broader business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for automation, technology implementation, and process improvements to support long-term growth.

Mandatory Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, including significant experience overseeing plant operations.
• Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role such as Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Director of Manufacturing, or Director of Operations.
• Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional manufacturing teams and developing strong leadership talent.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, maintenance, and supply chain management.
• Proven track record of improving operational KPIs, reducing costs, and implementing sustainable process improvements.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and operational excellence programs.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost management, and capital expenditure planning.

Salary: $150,000-$170,000