Director Of Manufacturing

About the client : Our client is a leading Canadian best-in-class manufacturer of high-end home appliances, supplying national and international retailers, dealers, distributors, and end-users. They are currently seeking a dynamic business leader for the role of Director of Manufacturing at their Lower Mainland, BC factory. This individual will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing Production, Materials Management, Inventory Control and Logistics functions to ensure seamless operations while maintaining high employee morale and motivation.They are looking for a business builder - a compelling leader with strong leadership skills, capable of guiding and supporting the Manufacturing Team while striving to increase profitability and productivity. This next-generation leader will have the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to execute strategies with a proven track record of driving results and improvements within the manufacturing environment.Responsibilities : Leadership & Team ManagementLead and develop the Production, Materials Management, and Inventory Teams to optimize efficiency and quality.Foster a high-performance team culture through coaching, performance reviews, and professional development.Maintain motivation and alignment with company objectives through effective communication and collaboration.Manufacturing & Production OptimizationOversee and improve production processes for maximum efficiency and resource utilization.Ensure high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing while supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain organized and optimized plant facilities with strong housekeeping practices.Materials, Inventory, & Supply Chain ManagementEnsure efficient procurement, inventory control, and supply chain performance.Optimize sourcing, purchasing, and inventory strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.Production Planning & SchedulingOversee production scheduling to align with sales demand and operational capacity.Maintain flexibility to adapt to market conditions while ensuring efficiency.Logistics – Shipping & ReceivingManage shipping, receiving, and logistics for timely, cost-effective delivery.Ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing warehouse utilization and supplier coordination.Continuously improve delivery processes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.Technology & Process ImprovementCollaborate on technology advancements and process optimizations.Implement best practices, maintain up-to-date SOPs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Cross-Department CollaborationAlign with Customer Care, Quality, Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, and IT on company-wide initiatives.Support union-management relations and employee discipline in compliance with agreements.Qualifications : 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the consumer goods (CPG) sector or any engineered-product manufacturing.5+ years leading a high-performance management team and developing staff.Strong analytical and conceptual abilities to develop plans within the general company’s strategy and communicate objectives clearly.Demonstrated track record leading operations improvement and company’s growth while delivering day to day performance.Highly professional demeanor and diplomatic skills. Ability to create effective partnerships at all levels of the organization as a collaborative team player.Experience in developing, reporting, and analyzing financial measurement of plant performance.Strong organizational, presentation, and problem-solving skills.Attention to detail, self-initiating, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and independently.Results-orientation in setting and pursuing ambitious goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and managing resources.Strong work ethic; highest standards of ethics and compliance with regulations, standards and laws.Compensation : $150,000-180,000 Base SalaryExtended health benefits, paid time off, additional perks