Interim VP Operations (Consultant)

LHH Knightsbridge; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in interim management is seeking an Interim VP Operations to oversee a production facility in Ottawa. This role encompasses driving a culture change initiative while ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience managing production facilities and possess strong leadership and project management skills. Candidates should be passionate about quality and teamwork. Immediate opportunity for a contract of 3–6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an entire production facility, ideally in food, consumer goods, or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced project management, analytical and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment of plant operations and recommend improvements.
• Create and implement a culture-change plan.
• Coach and mentor the production team.
• Manage the production floor for quality and efficiency.
• Oversee inventory to control costs.
• Develop innovative systems to enable growth.
• Coordinate daily production schedules.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety procedures.

Job description

Interim VP Operations (Consultant) – Immediate Interim Opportunity

Reports to: Head of Operations
Duration: 3–6 months
Client: Global food manufacturing company

Our client is seeking a senior operations leader to provide oversight of an entire site while driving a critical culture change initiative. The ideal interim hire will bring experience in leading plant operations, coaching teams, and ensuring operational excellence while mentoring the production staff to become a model of professionalism, accountability, engagement and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment of plant operations and people and recommend improvements.
• Create and implement a culture‑change plan to enhance collaboration, accountability and professionalism.
• Coach and mentor the production team to become a sophisticated producer, encourage continuous improvement and serve as a business partner across the organization.
• Manage the production floor, leading, coaching and mentoring staff to ensure quality, accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee inventory of materials and finished goods to maintain high service levels while controlling operating costs and delivery performance.
• Develop innovative, cost‑effective systems and processes that enable growth and efficiency while measuring results.
• Coordinate daily production schedules.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety procedures and take appropriate action for non‑conformances, contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience managing an entire production facility, ideally in food, consumer goods or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; influential and inspirational leader.
• Advanced project management, analytical and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations.
• Passion for making a difference within a small facility; pride in product quality and consistency; team player who translates business objectives to front‑line action.

Application

Submit your CV (Word document) to: [e-mail] (Subject: Job Title). Please include a brief cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience.

Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodations to ensure a barrier‑free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected for an assessment, please provide your needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada