Vice President Operations – Metal Service Centre

David Aplin Recruiting; Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Metal Service Centre in Ontario seeks a dynamic Vice President of Operations. This role involves overseeing plant operations, enhancing safety culture, and driving strategic execution while managing a progressive team. Ideal candidates will have a strong manufacturing background, particularly in metals, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the metals industry or a relevant field.
• Proven track record of leading a manufacturing business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant operations and manage related trucking operations.
• Drive organic expansion and organizational development.
• Ensure robust process management and performance accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety

LEAN

Six Sigma

TQM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MBA

Job description

Aplin has partnered with our client, a mid-size Metal Service Centre with two locations in Ontario and one in Quebec, seeking a dynamic Vice President of Operations. They specialize in producing Carbon, Stainless, and Aluminum products through their industry-leading facilities. Their success is driven by dedicated employees and a commitment to reinvest in the necessary assets and resources to maintain a profitable business model.

Reporting Relationship :

This role reports directly to the President.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements :

• Management Oversight :

Oversee all plant operations.

• Manage related trucking operations.
• Ensure robust process management.
• Provide daily presence at Mississauga locations and periodic oversight of Quebec operations.
• Establish and maintain performance accountability against planned results.
• Leadership and Culture :

Demonstrate high-energy leadership with a strong focus on health and safety.

• Cultivate a progressive team-first culture emphasizing employee health, safety, and development.
• Foster industry-leading service, aggressive benchmarking, and continuous improvement.
• Develop a communicative, non-bureaucratic organization.
• Strategic Execution :

Manage all aspects of operations, including cost control, financial results, strategy execution, project oversight, and Capex.

• Drive organic expansion and organizational development, adapting the organizational structure to business needs.
• Convey the overall vision for the business unit and focus teams on executing the strategy.
• Continuously assess trends and their potential impact, seeking new opportunities to increase operational effectiveness.
• Ensure a consistent level of performance, operating excellence, and industry-leading service levels.

Professional Experience / Qualifications :

• Experience :

Proven track record of leading a manufacturing business, preferably in the metal industry.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the metals industry or a relevant field.
• Skills :

Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and best practices, with a commitment to team member safety.

• Exemplary leadership skills.
• Ability to consistently meet commitments and translate business requirements into actionable plans.
• Experience with LEAN, Six Sigma, TQM, and similar productivity and preventative maintenance tools.

Education :

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field is required.
• An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

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