Director, Planning and Integration

Monnaie; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mint seeks a Director, Planning and Integration to architect and lead the planning engine for multi-site manufacturing in Ottawa and Winnipeg. You will oversee short-term scheduling, long-term planning, and the continuous improvement of business processes, reporting to the VP of Operations and liaising with IT, Finance, and Commercial teams.

You will drive AI adoption, data governance, and analytics to support decision-making, with a focus on optimizing workforce, capacity, materials, and

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• An MBA or Master’s in Data Analytics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic production planning across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring efficient, financially sustainable operations.
• Oversee ERP/MRP systems and drive continuous improvements to support inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and user effectiveness.
• Champion data governance and analytics, ensuring data integrity and delivering actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Lead the adoption of AI and digital solutions to enhance operational performance, automation, and productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and organizational change management.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Executive communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

AI & Digital transformation

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA or Master’s in Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft ERP/MRP

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

The Mint is hiring a Director, Planning and Integration, who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Operations, the Director, Planning & Integration is the strategic architect of our operational engine. This role is responsible for the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all business processes that drive manufacturing including short term scheduling and long term planning. Overseeing a $120M budget, 400+ front-line resources, and 250+ pieces of equipment, the Director ensures that our multi-site operations (Winnipeg and Ottawa) are synchronized, data-driven, and technologically advanced.

The Director acts as a senior advisor to the VP of Operations and Senior Directors, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Logistics and Inventory in Ottawa and Winnipeg, serving as the primary liaison between Operations and Corporate IT, Finance, and Commercial teams for matters related to business processes, planning and systems.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic production planning across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring efficient, achievable, and financially sustainable operations.
• Optimize manufacturing performance by aligning workforce, equipment capacity, materials, and supply chain requirements.
• Provide operational insights through scenario planning, risk management, and business process innovation.
• Oversee ERP/MRP systems and drive continuous improvements to support inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and user effectiveness.
• Champion data governance and analytics, ensuring data integrity and delivering actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Lead the adoption of AI and digital solutions to enhance operational performance, automation, and productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and organizational change management.
• Lead and develop a team of professionals while collaborating with Finance, Commercial, Engineering, IT, and Manufacturing stakeholders to align operational plans with business objectives.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring on-site presence at our Ottawa/Winnipeg location three to five days per week, depending on meeting requirements and other activities.

This selection process may also qualify you for other positions with similar requirements and qualifications.

Qualifications:

Languages Requirements:

Proficiency in both official languages (English / French) is required at the time of hire. If no qualified candidate fully meets the required levels, other candidate language profiles may be considered in accordance with the Mint’s Staffing Policy. The linguistic profile for this position is:

Education & Designation:

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. An MBA or Master’s in Data Analytics is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of related business experience
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience in manufacturing operations, with a heavy focus on MRP/ERP systems (specifically Microsoft ecosystem)

Additional Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading AI/Digital Transformation projects within a manufacturing context.
• Strategic Mindset
• Exceptional ability to translate technical data and system requirements into business strategy for executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading high performing teams
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to support a fact-based decision making approach
• Enhanced proficiency in MS office suite Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to communicate and liaise at various levels within the organization

Why the Mint?

At the Mint, you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority.

• We offer outstanding pay and total rewards for you and your family and you will be supported to continuously learn throughout your career.

The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify with one or more of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) by sending your application to the confidential email, [e-mail] that is accessed only by the Human Resources section.

If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us directly at [e-mail] to make arrangements.

What to Expect:

In order to be considered for an interview, please clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the language, education and experience qualifications. The additional qualifications may be assessed through interviews, exams, reference checks, etc.

Selected candidates will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint in order to obtain a security clearance.