Strategic Operations Leader for Manufacturing Growth

Waterstone Human Capital; Canada; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + incentives

Full benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Waterstone Human Capital is seeking a VP of Operations who will provide senior leadership across the operating group, connecting operational execution to broader business results. The role partners closely with sales, finance and other functional leaders rather than owning their functions.

You will oversee multiple facilities, drive safety, quality and performance, and shape the operating leadership bench as the organization scales.

Qualifications

• Senior operations leadership experience in manufacturing
• Track record leading through influence and collaboration, not direct control of every function
• Strong business acumen connecting operations to broader strategy and growth
• Executive presence and communication skills
• Genuine growth mindset and comfort in a fast-moving, low-bureaucracy environment

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to General Managers/site leaders across multiple facilities, driving consistent performance, safety, and quality
• Partner with the President and senior leadership team on strategic planning and execution
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with sales, finance, engineering, and procurement to drive results through influence, not direct control
• Monitor financial and operational performance across sites and proactively act on risks and opportunities
• Represent operations at a senior/board level with polish and credibility
• Coach and help upgrade the operating leadership bench as the organization scales
• Champion the organization's people-first culture as a genuine performance driver

Job description

Waterstone Human Capital is seeking a VP of Operations who will provide senior leadership across the operating group, connecting operational execution to broader business results. The role partners closely with sales, finance and other functional leaders rather than owning their functions.

You will oversee multiple facilities, drive safety, quality and performance, and shape the operating leadership bench as the organization scales.