Vice President Operations

HeadSource International provided pay range This range is provided by HeadSource International. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$190,000.00/yr - CA$210,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from HeadSource International Reports To: President or Chief Executive Officer Location: Hybrid/Remote (occasional on-site visits as required) Employment Type: Full-time Position Summary Vice President, Operations will lead an integrated operations portfolio including Supply Chain , Procurement , Logistics , Warehousing , Manufacturing , and Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance . This high-impact leadership role is responsible for building operational excellence , scalability , and efficiency as the organization expands to new production facilities and markets. Reporting directly to the President/CEO , the SVP provides leadership and oversight to operations executives and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, cost optimization, and continuity of supply. This position collaborates closely with Finance, Sales, R&D, and Marketing to support strategic growth and operational performance. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership and Strategy Provide enterprise-wide leadership across core operational domains: supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehousing, quality assurance/regulatory, and manufacturing. Lead long‑range planning, operational scale‑up, and capital investment prioritization. Drive cross‑functional collaboration to deliver productivity, cost, safety and quality targets. Oversee manufacturing leadership to ensure achievement of margin, efficiency and output goals. Facility Expansion and Scale‑Up Develop and execute the expansion roadmap for new manufacturing or production facilities. Lead location planning, capacity modelling, CAPEX budgeting, and vendor selection. Oversee commissioning, equipment validation, facility build‑out, and workforce planning. Ensure operational ramp‑up aligns with safety, quality and commercial objectives. Supply Chain and Procurement Direct demand and supply planning to maintain optimal inventory and service levels. Oversee procurement of raw materials and packaging, including supplier negotiation and cost control. Build a resilient, sustainable supply chain with strong risk mitigation and traceability frameworks. Logistics, Warehousing, and Fulfilment Lead design and execution of warehousing and order fulfilment strategies across sales channels. Manage third‑party logistics (3PL) providers, freight cost optimisation, and service level agreements. Implement scalable logistics systems to improve efficiency and real‑time visibility. Quality Assurance, Safety and Regulatory Compliance Ensure adherence to regulatory standards such as CFIA, HACCP and GFSI (or equivalent frameworks). Maintain and continuously improve a comprehensive Quality Management System. Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Partner with the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) or equivalent body to enhance safety practices. Leadership and Team Development Build and develop a high‑performing operations leadership team with a focus on accountability and engagement. Collaborate with executive peers on organisational strategy, resource allocation and growth planning. Establish, track and report on operational KPIs to drive business performance and decision‑making. Required Skills and Abilities Strategic leadership and organisational management Supply chain optimisation and operational scale‑up Manufacturing and production management Large‑scale capital project planning and execution Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management Quality and regulatory compliance (HACCP, GFSI, CFIA or equivalent) Logistics and fulfilment operations Risk management and workplace safety leadership Financial and analytical acumen Change and transformation leadership Executive‑level communication and presentation Core Competencies Strategic and critical thinking Operational excellence and continuous improvement Leadership and people development Financial and business acumen Regulatory and compliance expertise Project management and delivery Risk mitigation and safety management Customer and quality focus Education and Experience 10–15 years of progressive senior operations leadership experience in manufacturing , supply chain or related fields. Experience in food manufacturing , consumer packaged goods (CPG) or pet product/food industries preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration , Operations Management , Engineering or related discipline (MBA preferred). Proven track record of leading multi‑site operations and facility expansion projects . Strong expertise in procurement , ERP systems and logistics technology platforms . Demonstrated success in building and mentoring high‑performing teams. Bonus: Experience in natural, sustainable or premium product categories . Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Engineering Industry Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr