Strategic Supply Chain & Operations Director

Celestica Inc.; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Newmarket, ON is seeking a decisive Director 1 to lead the Customer Focused Team and oversee site-wide supply chain functions. You will drive end-to-end operations, manufacturing, and strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams to meet customer commitments.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and a track record in Lean Six Sigma and ERP/APS environments. This position involves manufacturing settings and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 11 to 14+ years in electronics manufacturing, operations or supply chain.
• 2+ years in program management and 2+ years in operations/finance.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or professional certs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs a multi-functional Customer Focused Team and manufacturing ops.
• Leads end-to-end supply chain including international logistics and inventory.
• Owns P&L, pricing, cash flow and budgeting.
• Collaborates to identify new business and lead strategic initiatives.
• Manages supplier contracts, performance, and ISO compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Global supply chain

Budgeting

ERP/APS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Operations/Engineering

Master’s degree/MBA or certifications (APICS CSCP/CPIM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) preferred

Tools

ERP systems

APS

Warehouse management software

Job description

Celestica Inc. in Newmarket, ON is seeking a decisive Director 1 to lead the Customer Focused Team and oversee site-wide supply chain functions. You will drive end-to-end operations, manufacturing, and strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams to meet customer commitments.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and a track record in Lean Six Sigma and ERP/APS environments. This position involves manufacturing settings and travel as needed.