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This role will oversee the daily operations of our client's flagship facility through leading the safe execution of activities while ensuring quality and consistency of the product.The Senior Director, Operations will contribute to strategic planning, forecasting, team leadership, and collaboration across the organization to enhance overall business operations. This leader will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including GMP, HACCP, GPP and applicable regulatory requirements and is responsible for developing and adhering to performance and quality KPIs as well as budgets and other measures of success.\nMajor Responsibilities / Duties STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP\nDevelop and implement strategic plans for the site operations, aligning with our client's goals and vision\nLead cross-functional initiatives to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery\nEstablish short term and long-term strategic goals\nTEAM LEADERSHIP\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development\nLead initiatives to enhance employee engagement\nAct as a mentor, coach, and motivator for the site leadership team, site managers, and employees at all levels\nDrive succession planning and leadership development to ensure a strong talent pipeline\nFoster an inclusive and diverse workplace that encourages innovation and continuous learning\nHEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT\nChampion a culture of safety across the site and organization\nEnsure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations\nPartner with HSE to monitor and improve the safety culture and KPIs\nQUALITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE\nResponsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality requirements, including, but not limited to effective investigations, change controls, process SOPs/work instruction updates\nEnsure adherence to procedures to comply with regulatory standards such as applicable industry legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, GMP, HACCP, GPP, etc.\nEnsure all operations, documentation, and reporting meet regulatory and industry standards\nWork closely with legal teams to address compliance risks and audits\nPromote a strong corporate governance structure, ensuring all ethical, legal, and environmental requirements are met\nRISK MANAGEMENT\nLead response efforts during operational crises, ensuring business continuity\nImplement risk management strategies to address labour shortages and global supply chain challenges\nEstablish emergency preparedness plans to minimize disruptions from natural disasters, cyber threats, and regulatory changes\nPROCESS OPTIMIZATION\nIdentify and/or enhance KPIs with a robust continuous monitoring program\nIdentify opportunities for process improvement and implement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity\nFINANCIAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT\nManage operational budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation\nPartner with finance and procurement to optimize spending\nSTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT\nCollaborate with senior leadership across the organization to align strategic priorities\nFoster strong partnerships within the organization, including QA, Engineering, Production Planning, HSE, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Regulatory Affairs\nCollaborate with external partners, regulatory agencies, and suppliers/vendors, as required\nOther duties as assigned and required\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nIn-depth knowledge of operational best practices, process optimization, and supply chain management\nStrong strategic thinking abilities to align operational initiatives with organizational objectives\nAbility to engage and excite diverse teams to identify common goals, drive consensus and change\nAbility to think strategically while balancing tactical challenges\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross functional teams\nAbility to quickly adapt, maintain focus and a high degree of accuracy while working with complex data in an environment of ever-changing deadlines, priorities and requirements\nAble to develop a highly capable team, processes and tools\nAccountable for results, strives to meet and exceed expectations\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s Degree, required in Engineering or Science\nPrevious experience in a leadership role within manufacturing or relevant industry, including CPG, pharmaceutical, etc\nMinimum of 8-10 years of experience leading in a manufacturing environment with teams of 100+ employees 5+ years’ experience in a GMP environment is preferred\nDemonstrated success in implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence Experience in budget management and financial oversight\nProven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams\nThank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.\nWe are equal-opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 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