Vice-President, Housing Solutions

Position at Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. Role:Vice-President, Housing SolutionsLocation:Etobicoke, ONCompany:Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc.Department:OperationsEmployment Type:Full-time, PermanentReports to:General ManagerStelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Peter Gilgan, one of Canada’s leading entrepreneurs and the founder of Mattamy Homes, SAMI combines automation, robotics and AI to produce high-quality prefabricated components at industrial scale. With a state-of-the-art facility set to open in the Greater Toronto Area, SAMI aims to address the housing crisis by making homeownership more attainable, accelerating construction timelines and setting a new benchmark for innovation in the industry. Operating independently and serving a broad range of builders, SAMI’s mission is simple: to provide housing people are proud of. For more information, visit Stelumar.com.What we offerReporting to the General Manager at SAMI, this executive role leads the building components and volumetric modular business units within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Responsible for a large Profit & Loss (P&L), the Vice-President, Housing Solutions will provide strategic, operational, and tactical leadership to support rapid scaling. The ideal candidate is data-driven, with deep expertise in advanced manufacturing, strong business acumen, and exceptional leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to help address Canada’s housing crisis through innovative production solutions.What you’ll doPartner with the GM to develop, implement and execute the business units’ strategic plans in alignment with the company’s overarching goals and growth objectives.Have full P&L accountability for assigned business units, ensuring revenue targets, cost controls and profitability goals are consistently achieved. Lead unit economics analysis, cost-to-serve modeling and financial viability assessments for the business unit.Cultivate strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and unlock new business opportunities. Collaborate with the GM and department leaders across Finance, Technology, and People & Culture to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics that drive cost efficiency and margin improvement. Ensure SAMI is world-class in operational and manufacturing excellence; oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring high levels of productivity, quality, and efficiency.Establish, track, and continuously improve takt time and throughput across production lines to optimize efficiency and delivery timelines.Champion lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational agility and competitiveness.Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies, fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Build and lead a high-performing team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity while ensuring a safe work environment.Represent the business unit in executive leadership team meetings, industry events, and external engagements.Contribute to new product development and business diversification strategies, integrating advanced manufacturing technologies and market insights.Design and implement scalable business processes and governance models that enable repeatable performance across current and future sites or expansions.Stay ahead of emerging trends in manufacturing, automation, engineering, and hardware innovation to identify and implement transformative solutions.Perform other duties as required.What you bringBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.Twenty or more years of progressive operations experience, minimum ten years at senior leadership level, exposure to advanced manufacturing preferred.Strong business acumen with a proven track record of driving P&L performance, revenue growth, and operational excellence.Demonstrated ability to build, lead and mentor a team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an understanding of financial and project management processes.Entrepreneurial mindset; hands-on experience in the set-up of new manufacturing plants; decisive with a demonstrated capability in navigating ambiguity.Exceptional interpersonal skills; demonstrated expertise in leadership and collaboration.High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.Bonus PointsP. Eng., Lean Six Sigma, PMP designations an asset.Robust understanding of automation and technology in advanced manufacturing environments.Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.Previous exposure to highly automated and roboticized environments preferred.Experience with manufacturing wood-based products at a large scale preferred.We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.