Operations Director

Job Description : Operations Director – Ready to Eat Meals TORONTO CANADA This role is open to candidates worldwide who are eligible to work in country major disruptor within the foods space is looking for Spreads/Dips/Dairy Operations Director to pioneer the commissioning and ongoing operational leadership of our inaugural Foods spreads & Dips facility, currently in the brownfield stage. To be operational by October 2024 and reporting to the COO, this leader will be a be accountable for a 100,000+ state of the art manufacturing facility that supports our short- and long-term growth agenda. The leader with possess agile and critical thinking, strong analytical skills, and experience in the build out, commissioning, and successful start-up of a large-scale manufacturing platform. Champion the brownfield master schedule to deliver the project on time and on budget. Provide the operational structure and staff up as required to run the plant. Leadership of the ongoing operations, with an integrated approach into our centralized ERP and planning system Advise leadership on strategic manufacturing practises, supply chain strategies, and understanding of global best practices to support a growth-based agenda over the next 1-3 years. Define key Metrics for improved Operations and Supply Chain efficiency along with review mechanism and regularly report them to relevant functions for better decision making. Develop a robust road map to deliver enablers/savings. Responsible for overall Team development through regular feedback and periodic performance reviews against set goals. Focus on the quality of the team, training, development, and outputs. Successful track record of scaling and building a robust manufacturing team. Set key performance standards for the Operations and Supply Chain function and contribute to overall AEL team development. Track record of building strong operations and supply chain teams Ability to get things done through others. Coach, develop and mentor. Recognize the strategic importance of this new facility and its contribution to our future growth. Identify and implement ongoing operational strategy and improvements. Proven experience in delivering savings by identifying a road map and rally organization to execute. Ability dive deep where needed on relevant issues. Sound conceptual and strategic awareness/capabilities Sound business acumen and solid Supply Chain & Operational skills Builds strong relationships. Communicates with confidence, with a no ego. Unafraid to challenge assumptions, demonstrate conviction, Approaches things with and open mind Energized by new challenges and desire to create something special. Instill a culture of accountability and distributed leadership. Roll up the sleeves acumen that can also migrate between 40,00 feet and day to day. Ability to make bold decisions and take others with them while doing so. Ability to set functional operations stretch goals and implement process and systems to measure and deliver results. Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field. 20+ year experience in managing Operations and Supply Chain function in a hummus/dips/dairy based environment. Exposure to fast paced operation within food manufacturing plants. Exposure to both MNC and privately owned business. Exposure operating across Canada leading manufacturing facilities and transportations. First-hand experiencing with ERP / Supply Chain tools – advanced technologies are a key advantage. Ability to independently lead and co-ordinate multi-locational projects. Dealing with 3rd party logistics service providers, negotiation skills and establishing good working relationship. Negotiating deals with suppliers for cost effective materials. Executed significant Cost improvement projects. A lean practitioner who can manage and adapt to change and transformation. Comfort rolling up their sleeves and being very hands-on as necessary, as well as the ability to delegate to their teams.

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