Operations Director – Juice Processing Equipment

Our startup Markham based client, utilizes patented cooling technology as part of the design and manufacturing of large, juice processing equipment for an established global client base. With a strong track record over the past 7-8 years, the company recognizes there is room to grow and is looking for an operations servant leader that understands what it takes to take a business to the next level.

The Operations Director will oversee all the moving parts of the business, with a focus on production. This includes:
• Production
• Vendor Management
• The in-house shop
• Quality Control
• Logistics
• Purchasing/Inventory
• Warehousing
• Field Service & Support
• Post-sales Customer Support
• Engineering Design
• SOPs

At the outset, the primary focus will be on Production Management. Production management is the oversight of the 4 – 6 month Order to Cash process; the tracking of production, assembly, delivery and installation of new equipment to the customer site.

Requirements:
• 5+ years operational leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience implementing and maintaining SOPs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel
• Team building and leadership, demonstrated skills collaborating with employees and clients; diplomatic approach to situations
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines with a positive, inspiring attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Ambitious, proactive and resourceful; solutions-oriented

Salary: Commensurate with experience, Benefits