Job Description

Are you a senior operations leader with horticulture or agriculture experience, open to relocating to Kent County for a higher quality of life, more space, lower housing costs, and a quieter focused lifestyle close to nature? Or would you prefer to remain in Moncton and enjoy a predictable, largely highway-based commute?
If either option appeals to you, this opportunity may be a strong fit. Our client is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead a seasonal, resource-based horticulture and Agri-industrial operation.
Qualified candidates will bring senior operational leadership experience from large-scale agriculture, forestry, bulk materials, or primary processing environments.
VP Operations Job Responsibilities:

• Full operational leadership of resource handling
• Production planning, execution readiness, and capacity optimization
• Leadership of seasonal workforce scaling and performance management
• Coordination with ownership-led field, sourcing, and upstream activities
• Establishment of strong safety, quality, and cost discipline
• Development of operational structure, processes, and clear accountability
• Hands-on leadership during peak production and seasonal phases
• Continuous improvement of execution stability and operational reliability

The successful candidate has:

• Previous experience taking raw input and reliably turning it into a finished product in a high-volume operation, especially during busy or seasonal periods
• 5+ years proven experience scaling production in complex operations
• Hands-on leader comfortable being present on the floor during critical periods
• Strong execution mindset with the ability to lead under pressure
• High standards for safety, quality, cost control, and people leadership
• Practical and accountable management style

Compensation and benefits:

• The discussed salary range is negotiable depending on experience
• Pension Plan
• Bonuses
• 4 weeks? vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
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