Operations & Growth Leader (COO/President)

BJRC Recruiting; Barrie; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client is a North American manufacturer of road marking and protective coating materials. The COO/President will lead Operations, Sales, Quality, and Finance, owning P&L and delivering growth across Canada and the U.S.

You will drive manufacturing excellence, strategic initiatives, and market expansion, reporting to ownership with full accountability. The role requires a hands-on operator with a track record of transforming manufacturing businesses, optimizing cost structures, and building

Qualifications

• Proven track record of owning P&L for manufacturing business units.
• Experience scaling manufacturing operations and driving profitability.
• Strong commercial capabilities across B2B, government, and infrastructure channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the business including Operations, Sales, Quality, and Finance.
• Own growth strategy, profitability improvement, and market development.
• Develop annual operating plans, priorities, and growth initiatives.
• Build a high-performing leadership team with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive supplier and customer relationships to accelerate revenue and expansion.

Skills

P&L ownership

Manufacturing leadership

Strategic growth

Financial acumen

Private equity background

Leadership presence

Job description

Our Client is a North American manufacturer of road marking and protective coating materials. The COO/President will lead Operations, Sales, Quality, and Finance, owning P&L and delivering growth across Canada and the U.S.

You will drive manufacturing excellence, strategic initiatives, and market expansion, reporting to ownership with full accountability. The role requires a hands-on operator with a track record of transforming manufacturing businesses, optimizing cost structures, and building