Job Description

DescriptionOur client in Lindsay Ontario, is looking for Director of Operations to add to their Team!Role: Director of Operations
Salary: $120,000 + 20% year-end bonus based on company performance. ($144K total earning potential)
Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pmPerks and Benefits:

• 3 weeks vacation
• 6 Sick Days
• Health Care Spending account of $3500 per year to cover Medical, Dental + Optical
• Wellness program of $1000/ year to cover chiro, massage therapy, etc.
• RRSP program starting in 2025
• Third party benefit provider usage in 2025
• Relocation fee -up to $5000 towards moving expenses.

• 200K sq. ft plant
• 80 FT employees. Up to 130 employees during peak
• Social committee holds an event once a month; Summer BBQs, birthday celebrations, anniversary recognitions
• Building safety culture

• Reporting to the CFO
• First 3-6 months is learning the business.
• Meetings; strategizing, budgeting, monthly discussions, meeting targets, development of middle management team
• Direct participation on the plant floor in al different departments; logistics, shipping and receiving, operations and production, quality, upholstery
• Overseeing operations of the business and reporting that to the VP and CFO
• Implementing plans on to the floor; product launches, pivoting, a lot of delegation, making sure tasks get completed
• Odd travel to Utah where Head Office O is and Europe required. Candidate must be able to travel to US.

• 5 to 7 years managerial experience and with a successful track record in efficiency and performance.
• Proven ability to lead a team to build on a positive team culture and collaboration.
• Previous experience leading a team in a manufacturing/durable goods environment.
• Previous experience in furniture and upholstery manufacturing is a requirement for the successful candidate.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Lean certified would be an asset as company is slowly rolling out lean processes
• Strong background in Workplace Safety Leadership.
• Must be able to travel to US and Europe on occasion for product and process training.
• Proficient MS Office Suite

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