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Director Of OperationsAston Carter • Burnaby, BC, Canada
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Director Of Operations

Director Of Operations

Aston Carter • Burnaby, BC, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Director of Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all facets of manufacturing operations within a dynamic electronics production environment. This individual will drive operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and continuous improvement functions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who ensures efficient production, high-quality output, cost optimization, and alignment with business goals. This role reports directly to senior leadership and plays a critical part in shaping the company’s growth, scalability, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities :

Strategic Operations Leadership

  • Develop and execute long-term operational strategies to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
  • Align manufacturing capabilities with evolving market demands, emerging technologies, and corporate objectives.
  • Lead operational readiness for New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring manufacturability and seamless production ramp-up.

Manufacturing Excellence

  • Oversee production performance across multiple sites or business units, setting and monitoring targets for efficiency, yield, and throughput.
  • Champion lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 initiatives to drive innovation, automation, and productivity.
  • Implement governance frameworks and performance dashboards to monitor and improve key operational metrics.
  • Supply Chain & Global Operations

  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and product management to align supply chain strategies with product lifecycle requirements.
  • Optimize sourcing, logistics, and inventory management to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery.
  • Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks, including compliance, capacity, and supply chain disruptions.
  • Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement and operational accountability.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, IPC standards), as well as environmental health and safety regulations.
  • People & Organizational Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, including frontline managers and individual contributors.
  • Drive talent development, succession planning, and a culture of safety, innovation, and engagement.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and operational transparency.
  • Financial & Business Impact
  • Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and financial performance of manufacturing operations.
  • Drive cost reduction, margin improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, forecasting, and aligning operational KPIs with corporate goals.
  • Essential Skills :

  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environments
  • Progressive leadership experience from frontline roles to Director level
  • Proven success scaling operations and building cross-functional teams
  • Development and implementation of operational frameworks, KPIs, and performance matrices
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred)
  • Hands-on experience in lean manufacturing environments
  • Deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, THT, PCB assembly, box build, testing)
  • Demonstrated impact through operational strategies that improved efficiency, quality, and financial performance
  • Track record of continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
  • Intermediate Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP / ZLOOKUP)
  • ERP system experience (Oracle preferred)
  • Strong vendor management and global sourcing expertise
  • Experience with ISO standards and quality management systems
  • Controlled Goods clearance – required
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485, IATF 16949, IPC standards
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP systems
  • Controlled Goods clearance or eligibility
  • Background in multi-site or global operations
  • Exposure to digital transformation initiatives
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Specific experience with PCB manufacturing and emerging electronics trends
  • Broader ERP system exposure beyond Oracle
  • Multi-site or global operations leadership experience
  • Experience Level

    Expert Level

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $170000.00 / yr.

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

    À propos d'Aston Carter :

    Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

    Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

    Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

    About Aston Carter :

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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