VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

About Our Client

Our client is a Quebec-based manufacturing company recognized worldwide for its expertise in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of integrated technology solutions.

For over 30 years, the company has been carrying out large-scale projects in collaboration with engineering firms, general contractors, and prestigious clients.

Its unique business model combines:

• Design
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• International project management
• Complex logistics
• Commissioning

Over the years, our client has won several awards and successfully completed numerous innovative and ambitious projects.

The company is currently undergoing a significant phase of international growth that requires the addition of an operational leader who will play a pivotal role in its development.

Description

Reporting directly to the COO, the Vice President of Operations holds a strategic role at the heart of the company’s operations.

Working closely with the COO, the incumbent oversees day-to-day operations while actively contributing to the structuring of the organization to support its strong growth. Leading a team of about ten experienced professionals working in areas such as manufacturing, project management, procurement, logistics, and quality control, he is responsible for the overall project delivery process.

Beyond operational excellence, success in this role will depend primarily on the incumbent’s ability to quickly establish credibility with highly qualified teams, foster a lasting climate of trust, and bring together experts with many years of experience. The Vice President of Operations will be tasked with preserving the entrepreneurial culture that is the organization’s strength while introducing greater structure, collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, predictability, and rigor to support the next stages of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all operations related to international projects by promoting the integration and alignment of project management, procurement, logistics, quality, and manufacturing functions.
• Oversee the execution of large-scale design-build projects, ensuring compliance with schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and contractual commitments.
• Anticipate operational risks, implement appropriate mitigation strategies, and ensure effective project execution.
• Develop and implement best practices for operational excellence by promoting continuous improvement, process optimization, the establishment of performance metrics, and greater operational predictability.
• Motivate, support, and develop a multidisciplinary management team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, responsibility, and talent development.
• Serve as a mentor to managers to strengthen their leadership capabilities and ensure the teams’ sustained performance.
• Work closely with the COO, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and members of the executive committee to contribute to strategic direction and support the company’s growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical engineering strongly preferred)
• An MBA or other complementary management education is a plus

Professional Experience

• At least 15 years of relevant experience
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment and in the electronics sector
• Experience in a growing small-to-medium-sized business (a significant asset)
• Experience in a design-build context
• Experience with multidisciplinary projects involving architects, engineers, general contractors, and clients

Skills

• A culture of continuous improvement and team engagement
• Process optimization with agility and simplicity
• Data-driven performance management
• Operational predictability and rigorous execution
• Proficient in the use of artificial intelligence tools
• Bilingual in spoken and written French and English

Desired leadership style

We are looking for a leader who:

• Inspires rather than imposes
• Listens before acting
• Demonstrates humility
• Possesses excellent political acumen
• Can thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
• Fosters collaboration among teams
• Is known for being pragmatic
• Makes decisions while engaging the people involved

Why Join our Client

• Contribute to some of the world’s most prestigious projects
• Work for an internationally recognized Quebec-based company
• Play an active role in a major growth phase
• Have a real influence on operational decisions
• Work alongside an entrepreneurial leadership team
• Make a lasting impact on the organization’s development

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