Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Brampton, ON Full-time $120000.00-$130000.00/year

Who We Are

Emterra Tire Recycling Ltd. is a proud division of Emterra Group and is a 100% Canadian, privately controlled company operating out of Brampton, Ontario. We haul and process used passenger, truck, industrial and agricultural tires. We are committed to preventing these end-of-life products from being disposed of in our landfills or littered on our natural landscapes. As a result of processing used tires, we have become a leading supplier of crumb rubber which can be transformed into many fantastic recycled products, such as road asphalt, playgrounds, and synthetic turf.

Position Summary

The Director of Operations oversees day-to-day plant at the Brampton tire processing and recycling facility. This onsite role leads the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, and is accountable for keeping production equipment running, attaining highest thru-put and uptime, coordinating material flow, and ensuring timely maintenance and repair activities.

The Director works directly with the team to resolve operational issues, monitor production output, control downtime, quality control and maintain safe work practices. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental and occupational health and safety requirements, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering operational results aligned with company targets for quality, cost control, and sustainability. This role is suitable for a hands on Leader who likes to be a part of the change.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership

• Lead day-to-day operations of the tire recycling and processing plant,
• Lead the maintenance team on improving uptime and ensure preventive
• Be present, on the plant floor with a “hands on approach” to machinery and process improvement.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the operations, which includes active leadership of maintenance working with hauling, dispatch, and logistics teams.
• Develop and implement programs to optimize productivity, reduce cost and downtime, and improve overall plant efficiency. This included on the floor knowledge of machinery and process efficiency.
• Oversee procurement and inventory management for raw materials (tires), spare parts, and consumables.
• Manage relationships with waste tire suppliers, transportation partners, and oversee the sales and marketing plan to customers for end-product.
• Build relationships with key customers to find opportunities for collaboration and win-win

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) regulations, Ministry of Transportation, Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (RPRA) guidelines, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and Ministry of Labour (MOL), requirements.
• Adhering to local fire regulations and fostering a strong, positive relationship with the local fire department are essential to ETR’s success.
• Champion a strong safety culture; oversee training, incident investigation, and corrective actions.

People Management

• Have an active, “boots on the ground leadership style” when coaching and developing onsite leadership staff.
• Establish clear performance metrics, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the operations budget, including cost control, capital expenditures, and resource allocation.
• Monitor key financial indicators (e.g. cost per tonne of tires collected and processed, downtime, route efficiency, labour cost, and energy usage,) and implement efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with finance to forecast and track production costs, revenue, and profitability.

Strategic and Change Management Initiatives for Continuous Improvement

• Identify new technologies and process improvements to increase throughput, reduce energy consumption, and enhance material recovery rates.
• Support corporate strategy by providing insights on market trends, equipment upgrades, and capacity expansion opportunities.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Relations

• Act as primary contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry associations and environmental forums related to tire recycling and circular economy initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical), Industrial Management, Environmental Science, Business Degree, or related field (MBA or PMP considered are required for this role).
• Hands on operation experience, working with equipment and maintenance, in a plant environment.
• Minimum 10+ years in recycling, manufacturing or related field, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial plants or recycling facilities in Canada.
• Knowledge of tire processing, material recovery technologies, or waste management systems is considered a strong asset.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in leading in a highly diverse environment.
• Excellent knowledge of process optimization, maintenance systems, and production planning.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

Working Conditions

• On-site at the tire processing/recycling facility.
• Exposure to industrial environments (noise, dust, machinery).
• May require occasional travel within Ontario for supplier, customer, or regulatory meetings

Salary - $120,000 - $130,000

Onsite – Brampton

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group:

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact and make change!

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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