Operations Manager

**About Vitacore**:
Vitacore Industries has always had protection of our healthcare workers and the planet in mind when innovating the best of technology to everything we do. Founded in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, Vitacore’s team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders set out on a mission to help frontline healthcare workers stay safe. Taking care of our beautiful planet, and the environmental impacts of everything we create and is a guiding principle from inception to product launch. Vitacore has recently launched partnerships with several hospitals and businesses across Canada with its recycling program to reduce single-use plastic waste. As Vitacore rapidly expands into new product lines and markets, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team to help create a larger impact in healthcare, recycling and more.

**About the Role**:
Vitacore is looking for an exceptional leader to fill the position of Operations Manager, Recycling. In this role, you would be overseeing the entire functionality of the Recycling program and its various departments as described in the Responsibilities below. The Operations Manager, of Recycling must be adept at both the technical and administrative aspects of operations, ensuring that the facility runs efficiently, safely, and profitably while adhering to environmental standards and regulations.

Additionally, this individual is someone who takes time to develop work relationships with all Team Members to show them they and the company care, promoting our “People First” culture.

**Responsibilities include (but not limited to)**:

- Operational Management - ensuring the smooth functioning of recycling processes: this involves supervising the collection, sorting, processing, and selling of recycled materials, all the while adhering to environmental, health, and OH&S regulations;
- Staff Management - the manager is responsible for ensuring that all employees are well-trained in their roles, understand safety protocols, and are working effectively;
- Budget Management - overseeing the financial aspects of the program, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting;
- Compliance and Safety - ensuring compliance with local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations, which includes maintaining necessary permits, conducting regular inspections, and ensuring safe operations;
- Equipment Maintenance - overseeing the maintenance and operation of recycling equipment;
- Innovation and Process Improvement - continuously seeking ways to improve recycling processes and would involve researching and implementing new technologies or methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, or increase the quality of recycled materials;
- Stakeholder and Partner Relations - working with various stakeholders, including local governments, community groups, vendors, and customers;
- Data Management and Reporting - collecting and analyzing data related to recycling operations;

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of experience as an Operations Manager.
- Bachelor’s degree or a related field would be considered a strong asset.
- Superior management and leadership skills.
- Experience in recycling and medical device products or manufacturing industries is an asset.
- Previous experience in a start-up environment is highly preferred.
- Experience in ISO-certified manufacturing industries a huge asset.
- Experience in OH&S is a tremendous asset.
- Ability to proactively drive results.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Highly proficient with Excel and other MS Office suites.
- Must have “People First” mentality as a leader.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

**About Vitacore Industries**:
Vitacore Industries Inc. manufactures personal protective equipment for Canadian frontline workers, available on demand. Our facility houses state-of-the-art equipment to produce millions of respirators every month. Vitacore is committed to serving Canadians. All of our current and future PPE is made using a Canadian supply chain and quality Canadian materials. Our main customers are in the Health Care Industry supporting our long-term growth and sustainability.