558 Vp Of Operations jobs in Canada

About Our Client: Our client is a Canadian-based producer of award-winning specialty cheeses known for combining traditional Italian craftsmanship with modern innovation.

Position Scope:

Reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President of Operations will be a pivotal force in shaping and executing the operational strategy of the organization. This role is responsible for driving performance across operations and supply chain, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, and optimizing systems to support quality, production, and delivery goals aligned with both current objectives and future growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of operational, business, and financial acumen, paired with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. The VP, Operations will be a catalyst for change, capable of navigating resistance with resilience and empathy. They must be comfortable leading through ambiguity and fostering cross-functional collaboration, particularly in connecting operations with sales and other business units to drive integrated, customer-focused solutions.

The VP of Operations will oversee a team of direct reports and will be expected to lead by example—building trust, promoting accountability, and championing a culture of excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement operations, quality, and compliance strategies to achieve the overall objectives for the organization
• Advise Senior Leadership Team on strategic business development and key corporate planning issues that relate to and impact Operations
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to increase the overall efficiency and productivity of the organization
• Provide team leadership to evaluate and take action that is consistent with the Company's overall strategy
• Set performance goals/ key performance indicators (KPI’s) tailored to the operations department and tied to long-term goals of the Company
• Monitor department performance against key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Lead plant production and supply chain strategies
• Drive key initiatives to support implementation of productivity/quality improvements to minimize costs and enhance efficiency
• Proactively identify operational risks. Propose risk management strategies to address current risks and mitigate future risks
• Ensure all operations are aligned with the appropriate provincial, national, and international regulations (as applicable)
• Introduce greater visibility to results inclusive of KPI s and broader manufacturing analytics to measure performance against commitments and actively use results to redirect resources as required

Plant Production

• Align production, project management, and manufacturing plans to the organization’s strategy
• Set the plant production strategy to support due diligence and mitigate health and safety risks
• Oversee the implementation of effective layout, workflow, equipment, and assembly procedures
• Review production costs and product quality and modify production to maintain and enhance profitable operation of plant
• Assist with monthly production plan and shipping schedule and adjust the work force accordingly
• Monitor and control the daily production activities such that production variances are at or below budgeted levels
• Closely monitor efficiency of each product line operations to assure that jobs are run at or better than standard
• Mentor and coach plant managers to support their growth and development
• Work closely with Sales and QA to ensure that customer KPIs are achieved
• Lead capital project management, including capital expenditures

Supply Chain

• Review inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of plants
• Collaborate with the VP of HR to forecast plant workforce needs and adjust accordingly
• Report to senior leaders on internal and external supply chain measures
• Lead the integration of supply chain automation with human capital. Coach managers and teams to better collaborate with machines/technology
• Establish improvement measures for cycle count inventory control procedures
• Mentor and coach supply chain manager to support their growth and development
• Oversee inventory expenditures with the objective of increasing turns and reducing exposure to future obsolescence

Operational Technology

• Proactively identify and implement new information technology requirements for the Company, to create efficiencies (e.g., supply chain automation and robotics). May include obtaining or renewing all required business licenses and permits
• Lead manufacturing and processing plants to achieve KPIs
• Establish operational excellence and consistency across plants
• Align the operational strategy to the overall company strategy and provide ongoing communication to plant managers regarding targets
• Oversee expansion and support change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation
• Leverage the company’s ERP system to optimize data management, expand the ERP system's capabilities, and oversee the entire process from start to finish.

Quality Assurance

• Improve quality by setting the strategic direction for research and advising on new skills, processes, or methods
• Oversee the corporate product quality systems, including the setting of quality goals, managing and improving all aspects of the quality system and product quality with an emphasis on customer use and expectations.
• Ensure product quality to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and all applicable standards worldwide
• Implement quality design and quality assurance strategy for new product development and sustain business activities
• Lead process enhancement initiatives to maintain an environment of continuous improvement throughout the organization
• Oversee Change Control approvals for production processes and equipment, ensuring that procedures are followed, and changes are documented, approved and assessed appropriately

Other

• Communicate regularly with employees on strategy, direction, results etc.
• Provide support, feedback, guidance, and coaching/professional development opportunities to all direct reports
• Focus on teamwork, employee involvement/development and process ownership
• Clearly communicate the strategic vision, translate it into practicable, tactical actions, and effectively deploy the operations team against those activities.
• Embrace and enhance the family business culture and core values
• Adhere to all Company established policies and procedures
• Other duties as required

Education and Experience:

• University or college degree in engineering and/or business management, preferably with a focus on manufacturing. An MBA would be considered an asset
• 15+ years of experience in management and plant operations in food manufacturing. Dairy or cheese manufacturing would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of MSOffice suite
• Knowledge of CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) Regulations, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Health and Safety regulations, CIP (Cleaning in Place) and SIP (Sanitizing in Place) Systems, and preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment for food manufacturing plant

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking
• Digital Literacy
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Talent Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Delegation
• Budget Planning
• Regulatory Analysis
• Customer Service
• Follow-Up
• Information Monitoring
• Judgment
• Planning and Organizing
• Oral and Written Communication
• Work Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Tolerance for Stress
• Task Prioritization
• Confidentiality
• English Language Skills

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send a resume to Aman Sodi at

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

About Our Client: Our client is a Canadian-based producer of award-winning specialty cheeses known for combining traditional Italian craftsmanship with modern innovation.

Position Scope:

Reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President of Operations will be a pivotal force in shaping and executing the operational strategy of the organization. This role is responsible for driving performance across operations and supply chain, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, and optimizing systems to support quality, production, and delivery goals aligned with both current objectives and future growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of operational, business, and financial acumen, paired with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. The VP, Operations will be a catalyst for change, capable of navigating resistance with resilience and empathy. They must be comfortable leading through ambiguity and fostering cross-functional collaboration, particularly in connecting operations with sales and other business units to drive integrated, customer-focused solutions.

The VP of Operations will oversee a team of direct reports and will be expected to lead by example—building trust, promoting accountability, and championing a culture of excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement operations, quality, and compliance strategies to achieve the overall objectives for the organization
• Advise Senior Leadership Team on strategic business development and key corporate planning issues that relate to and impact Operations
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to increase the overall efficiency and productivity of the organization
• Provide team leadership to evaluate and take action that is consistent with the Company's overall strategy
• Set performance goals/ key performance indicators (KPI’s) tailored to the operations department and tied to long-term goals of the Company
• Monitor department performance against key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Lead plant production and supply chain strategies
• Drive key initiatives to support implementation of productivity/quality improvements to minimize costs and enhance efficiency
• Proactively identify operational risks. Propose risk management strategies to address current risks and mitigate future risks
• Ensure all operations are aligned with the appropriate provincial, national, and international regulations (as applicable)
• Introduce greater visibility to results inclusive of KPI s and broader manufacturing analytics to measure performance against commitments and actively use results to redirect resources as required

Plant Production

• Align production, project management, and manufacturing plans to the organization’s strategy
• Set the plant production strategy to support due diligence and mitigate health and safety risks
• Oversee the implementation of effective layout, workflow, equipment, and assembly procedures
• Review production costs and product quality and modify production to maintain and enhance profitable operation of plant
• Assist with monthly production plan and shipping schedule and adjust the work force accordingly
• Monitor and control the daily production activities such that production variances are at or below budgeted levels
• Closely monitor efficiency of each product line operations to assure that jobs are run at or better than standard
• Mentor and coach plant managers to support their growth and development
• Work closely with Sales and QA to ensure that customer KPIs are achieved
• Lead capital project management, including capital expenditures

Supply Chain

• Review inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of plants
• Collaborate with the VP of HR to forecast plant workforce needs and adjust accordingly
• Report to senior leaders on internal and external supply chain measures
• Lead the integration of supply chain automation with human capital. Coach managers and teams to better collaborate with machines/technology
• Establish improvement measures for cycle count inventory control procedures
• Mentor and coach supply chain manager to support their growth and development
• Oversee inventory expenditures with the objective of increasing turns and reducing exposure to future obsolescence

Operational Technology

• Proactively identify and implement new information technology requirements for the Company, to create efficiencies (e.g., supply chain automation and robotics). May include obtaining or renewing all required business licenses and permits
• Lead manufacturing and processing plants to achieve KPIs
• Establish operational excellence and consistency across plants
• Align the operational strategy to the overall company strategy and provide ongoing communication to plant managers regarding targets
• Oversee expansion and support change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation
• Leverage the company’s ERP system to optimize data management, expand the ERP system's capabilities, and oversee the entire process from start to finish.

Quality Assurance

• Improve quality by setting the strategic direction for research and advising on new skills, processes, or methods
• Oversee the corporate product quality systems, including the setting of quality goals, managing and improving all aspects of the quality system and product quality with an emphasis on customer use and expectations.
• Ensure product quality to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and all applicable standards worldwide
• Implement quality design and quality assurance strategy for new product development and sustain business activities
• Lead process enhancement initiatives to maintain an environment of continuous improvement throughout the organization
• Oversee Change Control approvals for production processes and equipment, ensuring that procedures are followed, and changes are documented, approved and assessed appropriately

Other

• Communicate regularly with employees on strategy, direction, results etc.
• Provide support, feedback, guidance, and coaching/professional development opportunities to all direct reports
• Focus on teamwork, employee involvement/development and process ownership
• Clearly communicate the strategic vision, translate it into practicable, tactical actions, and effectively deploy the operations team against those activities.
• Embrace and enhance the family business culture and core values
• Adhere to all Company established policies and procedures
• Other duties as required

Education and Experience:

• University or college degree in engineering and/or business management, preferably with a focus on manufacturing. An MBA would be considered an asset
• 15+ years of experience in management and plant operations in food manufacturing. Dairy or cheese manufacturing would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of MSOffice suite
• Knowledge of CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) Regulations, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Health and Safety regulations, CIP (Cleaning in Place) and SIP (Sanitizing in Place) Systems, and preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment for food manufacturing plant

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking
• Digital Literacy
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Talent Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Delegation
• Budget Planning
• Regulatory Analysis
• Customer Service
• Follow-Up
• Information Monitoring
• Judgment
• Planning and Organizing
• Oral and Written Communication
• Work Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Tolerance for Stress
• Task Prioritization
• Confidentiality
• English Language Skills

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send a resume to Aman Sodi at

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Job Description

Vice President of Finance and Operations

Our client in Richmond is seeking a strategic VP of Finance and Operations to oversee financial performance and drive operational efficiency as they continue to grow. This is a role that will work closely with the executive to drive finance and operational components of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and insights as a senior leader.
• Oversee accounting, procurement, operations and compliance
• Drive operational performance across key departments
• Implement systems and processes to improve scalability and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and identify cost-saving or performance-enhancing opportunities.
• Partner with the COO on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and capital management.
• Build and lead high-performing finance and operations teams.

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Business plus MBA and/or CPA.
• 10+ years of finance and operations leadership experience.
• Proven ability to scale teams, systems, and processes in a growing company.
• Strong financial acumen, operational insight, and leadership skills.

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Position: Customer Strategic Planning Manager (6 month contract)

Reports to: Director, Customer Strategic Planning

Overview
In this role you will be responsible for developing & executing channel and external brand commercial strategies for the Church and Dwight brands, integrating brand and customer strategies and priorities, to deliver sales and profit growth for Church and Dwight. You will be an expert on your category and brand to provide a foundation to be responsible for all elements of the channel the strategies, designing the trade funding to support the strategies, and driving collaboration between sales and marketing to enable execution and tracking results. You will also be the heartbeat of the planning process for your brands. You will quarterback several elements of the corporate planning process to enable better planning, deliver improved plans for our customers and enable better results. This role partners closely with the Revenue Growth Manager role. You will be accountable for delivering the brand sales and profit category on your specific businesses. You will be responsible for 2-3 brands.

The Customer Strategic Planning Manager Will Be Responsible To
Design and execute channel and go-to-market strategies

• Develop channel and go-to-market strategies that achieve the business goals, financial targets and channel requirements for specific brands. Identify sales goals by brand and design strategies required to achieve goals.
• Develop a long-term vision to be shared externally, with collaboration from marketing and sales, on the 3-year plan for major brands Leads deployment of channel and go-to-market strategies with the sales organization. Define and deploy required brand/category in store fundamentals (e.g. distribution, feature, display, pricing, shelving) to deliver go-to-market strategies.
• Excite and enable the organization to deliver the brand/channel strategies and selling priorities. Problem solve issues to deliver against results.
• Develop innovation presentations for sell-in by sales teams. Track initiative progress and local execution along with sales teams to drive learning for share and reapply.
• Track and report progress on sales fundamentals and customer and channel sales strategies.
• Multifunctional collaborator between sales, marketing and finance
• Be the internal voice of sales in the development of short and long term brand plans, including design of new product development plans. Ensure brand plans are linked to sales perspective, Be the external voice of marketing in developing external plans and presentations. Ensure sales plans are linked with brand plans developed by marketing.
• Work closely with Revenue Growth Manager and brand finance to develop business plans and the financials analysis to assess outlook and performance Drive collaboration between sales and marketing to deliver the financial goals of the organization while ensuring opportunities and barriers from both functions are represented in planning Engagement as part of the multi-functional brand forecasting process Lead strategic thinking on Trade Funding investment.

Revenue Growth

• In partnership with Revenue Growth Manager, lead the strategic thinking on trade fund investment and pricing at a brand level to deliver sales and profit objectives Design the target trade fund investment strategy for each brand in the short (1 year) and long term (3 year+).
• Identify opportunities for promotional optimization, lead implementation and sell in of promotional optimization work with the sales teams. Assess promotion efficiency, and ROI/cost-event analysis to ensure the best outcome for our in-market investments Identify opportunities and what needs to be true to drive improved product mix. Lead channel and go-to-market execution and engagement of product mix plans to the sales teams.

Category and Brand expert

• Be the external expert on the brand and the category.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer strategies, relationship to our categories and brands Be in touch with competitive execution and results in the market. Develop national plans to respond to competitive threats where required.
• Improve organizational capability of our brand, category and competition in the Canadian market via developing and deploying education.
• Monitor results, competitive activity & strategies to ensure sales and profit targets are met.

Business Planning

• Key contributor to sales, marketing and finance planning Leads annual channel planning for the brand including assessing what's working/not working with current strategies, developing and deploying new and revised sales strategies, developing building blocks and brand quota targets Key contributor to customer Joint Business Planning and major trade fund negotiations working to enable the organization to have the right resources and sell in to support objectives Key contributor to marketing planning to ensure that sales perspective is included in the development of brand plans.
• Key enabler of ensuring that the organization delivers against functional deadlines Identify opportunities to strengthen our corporate planning process. Lead, design and deploy new planning processes and tools.

Education & Experience

• 6+ years of customer Marketing, customer-facing account Management, or
• 6+ Consumer Marketing experience in CPG Industry
• Direct Sales Experience required
• Category Management/Shopper Marketing/Shopper Insights experience External plan development/management experience and exposure Skills & Competencies:
• Demonstrated leadership in achieving sales results through others with and without direct authority Demonstrated track record of success in enabling business growth, developing brand plans into sales strategies, launching new products, trade fund management and revenue growth management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others across functions Advanced analytical skills and strong critical thinking In-depth knowledge of consumer sector sales, consumer products, channels, and Canadian retailers and key business drivers Demonstrated ability to take initiative

Church and Dwight Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free, inclusive and accessible work environment. Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodation in respect of a legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation on this basis, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please inform our Human Resources department if you require an accommodation in completing this application for employment or for otherwise participating in the application process.

Job Description

About Us:

At Beanfield, we’re not just building networks, we’re building communities. We’re dedicated to investing in our 100% Canadian-based employees, 100% Canadian-driven investments, and our 100% Canadian operations. We’ve spent over 35 years growing a fibre-optic network that connects people and businesses across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Beanfield has always challenged the status quo, believing that everyone deserves fast and reliable fibre internet.

We are Challengers , leading the way, disrupting the industry with a startup mentality and a focus on building our own infrastructure.

We are United , operating as one team, where everyone's ideas are valued.

We Care , prioritizing the well-being of our employees, partners, customers, and communities. We foster trust, communicate openly, and focus on our brand and customers.

Come join our team as we continue to connect communities and foster choice, by providing fast and reliable fibre Internet to Canadians.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Manager of Strategic Planning & Analytics to join our team. This role is responsible for leading reporting, analysis, workforce planning, and strategic initiatives that directly support the company’s growth and performance objectives. The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights, recommendations, and solutions that enhance business outcomes and customer experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence company strategy and make a measurable impact. If you are passionate about analytics, strategic planning, and driving results, we’d love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

• Develop, analyze, and present daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct detailed analyses of business performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead workforce planning to ensure optimal staffing levels aligned with business requirements.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive sales growth, improve retention, and elevate customer experience.
• Build forecasting models and analytical frameworks to anticipate business needs and inform strategic direction.
• Support initiatives focused on process improvement, productivity optimization, and cost reduction.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in analytics, strategy, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides is required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proven experience in data modeling and forecasting.
• Skilled in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent).
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with a talent for translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Bilingual (French) proficiency preferred, but not required.
• Experience with ServiceNow is a plus, but not required.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• A comprehensive group insurance plan - medical, dental, vision care with health and lifestyle spending accounts.
• A fantastic parental leave top-up program.

At Beanfield, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status.

Beanfield is dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, as well as in our services, programs, and activities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at

Please note that candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at this time. We regret that Beanfield is unable to sponsor employment Visas.

Please note that all communication regarding recruitment and hiring at Beanfield will come exclusively from email addresses ending in @beanfield.com . We urge candidates to be cautious of any unsolicited messages or offers and to remain vigilant against phishing attempts.