Vice President of Operations

Nexii Inc.; Squamish; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexii Inc. in British Columbia seeks a VP of Operations to elevate plant performance.

You will lead an experienced team across engineering, production, and procurement, introducing KPIs, standardized procedures, and scalable continuous-improvement to create world-class manufacturing. The ideal leader is hands-on, communicates effectively, and has a proven record of transformational operations in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operational leadership in manufacturing or similar industrial setting.
• Proven track record implementing KPIs, scalable systems and structured processes.
• Strong people development and high-performance team building.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee and optimize processes to improve plant efficiency, quality, safety, and profitability.
• Benchmark operations against industry standards and pursue impactful improvements.
• Inspire and grow engineering, production, procurement, and sales support teams.
• Establish and track metrics for production, quality, delivery, and team performance.
• Lead operational planning, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee logistics and procurement to maintain smooth plant operations and cost control.

Skills

Operational leadership

KPIs

Lean/Six Sigma

People development

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

Company Overview

Nexii is an innovative, growing company at the forefront of sustainable building solutions, transforming the way the industry approaches high-performance construction. Our plant located just outside Vancouver, BC is a pivotal operation within a mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. As part of our growth journey, we are seeking a dynamicVP of Operations to elevate the company to world-class manufacturing standards.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will step into an environment with an experienced team already in place across engineering and design, production, and procurement. The mandate is to inspire and uplevel this team through the introduction of KPIs, streamlined procedures, and best-in-class operational processes. The right leader for this role will implement structure, and scalable continuous improvement-while maintaining and building upon the positive momentum and culture that already exists. Strong people skills, a proven record of operational transformation, and a passion for team development are critical success factors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee processes and procedures to drive plant efficiency, quality, safety, and profitability.
• Benchmark plant performance and operations against industry-leading standards; identify and pursue high-impact process improvements.
• Inspire, mentor, and grow a talented team in engineering, sales support, and product delivery, fostering accountability and a high-performance culture.
• Set the standard for professionalism, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Champion transformational change as the plant moves from an unstructured to a highly disciplined, world-class manufacturing environment.
• Secure buy-in at all levels for newly implemented systems and processes, ensuring effective rollout and adoption.
• Align daily operations with corporate vision and goals, collaborating cross-functionally with other senior leaders.
• Lead operational planning and reviews, leveraging data and KPIs to drive improvement and decision-making.
• Establish and track meaningful metrics for production, quality, delivery, and team performance.
• Report on progress regularly and proactively identify and address any operational gaps.
• Oversee logistics and procurement to ensure smooth plant operations while keeping costs in line.

Ideal Experience & Qualifications

• At least 10 years of operational leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar industrial environment, preferably through a period of high growth transformation.
• Demonstrated success implementing operational KPIs, scalable systems, and structured processes.
• Strong aptitude and passion for developing people and building empowered, high-functioning teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; skilled at influencing and inspiring teams at all levels.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on, approachable, and pragmatic leadership style.
• High EQ
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or similar; advanced degrees or certifications are assets.