Global VP of Operations: Scale, Quality & Growth

Hunter Amenities International; Burlington; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Amenities International Ltd. in Burlington, Ontario, seeks a seasoned Global VP of Operations to lead 400+ team members across worldwide manufacturing sites.

The role reports to the CEO and shapes strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and purchasing. You will drive efficiency, cost competitiveness, quality standards, and sustainability initiatives while aligning with growth goals and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Seasoned operations executive with experience in high growth environments.
• 10+ years in complex manufacturing or packaging, multisite/global operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related disciplines.
• Willingness to travel globally as required by the business.
• Proven ability to lead operational transformation and deliver enterprise-wide results.
• Strong global perspective and ability to manage complexity and regional nuances.

Responsibilities

• Define and guide the executive leadership team's operational strategies.
• Drive efficiency and cost competitiveness across global manufacturing operations.
• Lead manufacturing, engineering, quality, and purchasing to ensure alignment across regions.
• Establish and enforce quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with HR on workforce planning and resource deployment.
• Define and monitor KPIs for transparency and accountability.
• Lead initiatives to reduce waste and improve procurement effectiveness.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure on-time delivery and product excellence; support customer satisfaction.
• Champion environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Global operations

Lean Six Sigma

KPIs & analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation with suppliers

Change management

Data-driven decisions

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Engineering

Tools

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Hunter Amenities International Ltd. in Burlington, Ontario, seeks a seasoned Global VP of Operations to lead 400+ team members across worldwide manufacturing sites.

The role reports to the CEO and shapes strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and purchasing. You will drive efficiency, cost competitiveness, quality standards, and sustainability initiatives while aligning with growth goals and regulatory compliance.