Vice President Operations – Metal Service Centre

Dynamic Vice President of Operations

We are seeking a dynamic Vice President of Operations to lead our Metal Service Centre in Ontario and Quebec.

About the Company

Our client is a mid-size Metal Service Centre with two locations in Ontario and one in Quebec, specializing in producing Carbon, Stainless, and Aluminum products through their industry-leading facilities. Their success is driven by dedicated employees and a commitment to reinvest in necessary assets and resources to maintain a profitable business model.

Key Responsibilities

1. Management Oversight:
• Oversee all plant operations
• Manage related trucking operations
• Ensure robust process management
• Provide daily presence at Mississauga locations and periodic oversight of Quebec operations
• Establish and maintain performance accountability against planned results
2. Leadership and Culture:
• Demonstrate high-energy leadership with a strong focus on health and safety
• Cultivate a progressive team-first culture emphasizing employee health, safety, and development
• Foster industry-leading service, aggressive benchmarking, and continuous improvement
• Develop a communicative, non-bureaucratic organization
3. Strategic Execution:
• Manage all aspects of operations, including cost control, financial results, strategy execution, project oversight, and Capex
• Drive organic expansion and organizational development, adapting the organizational structure to business needs
• Convey the overall vision for the business unit and focus teams on executing the strategy
• Continuously assess trends and their potential impact, seeking new opportunities to increase operational effectiveness
• Ensure a consistent level of performance, operating excellence, and industry-leading service levels

Professional Experience/Qualifications

1. Experience:
• Proven track record of leading a manufacturing business, preferably in the metal industry
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the metals industry or a relevant field
2. Skills:
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and best practices, with a commitment to team member safety
• Exemplary leadership skills
• Ability to consistently meet commitments and translate business requirements into actionable plans
• Experience with LEAN, Six Sigma, TQM, and similar productivity and preventative maintenance tools
3. Education:
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field is required
• An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred