Director of Operations

Advantages
Strategic Impact: Report directly to the CEO and work as a core partner in driving organizational vision and operational strategy.

Global Influence: Oversee a sophisticated dual-shore model, coordinating high-precision prototype work in Markham with high-volume facilities in China and Malaysia.

Total Ownership: Take full responsibility for a multi-disciplinary team encompassing Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality.

Premium Compensation: Market-competitive executive salary with 100% company-paid benefits and negotiable vacation for the right candidate.

For the right leader, this position is designed to evolve into a Chief Operating Officer (COO) role within three to five years.

Responsibilities
As the Director of Operations, you will manage 5 direct functional leaders and approximately 50 indirect reports.

Your primary focus will be:
*Process Reengineering: Lead the charge in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to improve customer experience and production efficiency.
*Performance Engineering: Establish and monitor SMART KPIs and operational metrics to drive a high-performing, accountable culture.
*Supply Chain Resilience: Direct the supply chain and procurement teams to ensure seamless material flow, optimized OTD, and robust vendor metrics.
*P&L & Productivity: Evaluate financial statements and performance data to identify cost-reduction opportunities and program enhancements.

Qualifications
We are seeking a "Player-Coach"—a leader who possesses a strategic mindset but is not afraid to dive into the details to ensure execution.

Industry Expertise: Proven leadership experience specifically within the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or PCB Assembly sector is essential.

Technical Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics preferred) or Business Administration; an MBA is considered a significant asset.

Leadership Breadth: 10+ years of progressive experience, with a deep understanding of Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing functions.

Operational Excellence: Strong familiarity with ERP systems and data analysis; Lean Six Sigma certification is highly desirable.

Summary
This role is designed for an executive who wants to build a legacy. If you have the technical rigor of an engineer, the business acumen of a CEO, and the linguistic capability to lead across borders, this is your path to the C-Suite in one of Ontario's leading electronics manufacturers.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.