Director of Operations

16 hours ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Omniply Full time

Job Title:

Director of Operations 

Must be able to relocate to Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Role Overview

The Director of Operations will lead and scale the company's operational backbone as it transitions from R&D into customer pilot projects and commercial deployment towards the manufacturing of next generation of flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. This role is critical in translating cutting-edge materials and mechanical engineering innovation into reliable, repeatable, and cost-effective operations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in deep-tech environments, manufacturing scale-up, and cross-functional leadership. Ideal candidate should also have f
irst-hand experience with managing an R&D team consisting of materials scientists and mechanical engineers and establishing project timelines for achieving most efficient daily operational flow.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of material scientists and mechanical engineers to prioritize day-to-day activities, as well as keep track of longer-term goals
  • Lead R&D strategy for coatings development, interfacial adhesion properties optimization between multilayer inorganic thin films, and delamination equipment development
  • Build scalable processes that support the transition from lab-scale validation to pilot and production-scale operations
  • Establish KPIs and operational metrics to track efficiency, yield, cost, and delivery performance
  • Oversee process documentation, SOPs, quality controls, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks during scale-up
  • Drive a culture of operational excellence, safety, and accountability
  • Establish project management and prioritization of all R&D development to meet customer deliverables and commercialization schedule
  • Prepare and present the R&D updates to the CEO and the board on a regular basis
  • Willing and capable to doing hands-on work with R&D teams
  • Create and secure intellectual property for Omniply

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's or PhD preferred)
  • 5–10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or process engineering within deep-tech, advanced materials, semiconductor, MEMS, or hardware startups
  • Demonstrated experience scaling technologies from lab or pilot stage to commercial production
  • Strong understanding of materials processing, mechanical systems, and manufacturing workflows
  • Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with delamination, thin films, substrates, bonding/debonding, or precision materials processing

Key Competencies

  • Strong execution mindset with attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively with highly technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
  • Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to commercialize breakthrough materials technology with real-world impact
  • Leadership role in shaping operations from the ground up
  • Close collaboration with world-class materials scientists and engineers
  • Competitive compensation, equity participation, and growth potential

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