Vice-President - Operations

Major Wire Industries is a leading manufacturer of screening products in North America and many other parts of the world. Focused on advanced technologies, our head office is located in Candiac and has 5 manufacturing sites.

Since our foundation in 1884, we have been working closely with the aggregate and mining industries to perfect screening surfaces to meet the ever-changing needs and demands of our customers.

The position is based at our head office in Candiac, but could be filled in the Montreal, Kingston, Gatineau or Ottawa regions.  

Why work with us:

• A strategic role at the heart of the growth of a rapidly expanding company.
• A unique opportunity to lead major initiatives that will shape our future.
• A work environment where innovation, continuous improvement and leadership are valued.
• Committed teams with a passion for collective success.
• An attractive remuneration package

Summary:   

Reporting to the President of Major, the Vice-President of Operations plays a key role in overseeing all areas of production, quality, and health and safety. His/her aim is to ensure that products are manufactured in a safe environment, on time and on budget. He/she will develop, maintain and continuously improve the operations under his/her responsibility, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and the company's strategic objectives. The incumbent will demonstrate leadership in a multinational, multi-site environment, fostering effective collaboration at all levels of the organization, as well as with external customers and partners.  

Main Responsibilities:  

• Define strategic objectives as well as systems, processes and policies related to operations, and develop action plans to achieve overall company objectives. 

• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and relevant production, quality and health & safety requirements. 

• Organize and lead Production, Quality and Health & Safety teams to effectively meet corporate objectives and performance expectations. 

• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all plants, ensuring accurate performance monitoring. 

• Manage operational budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, and monitor expenditure within budgetary limits. 

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities in the areas of equipment, planning and personnel efficiency, while optimizing processes. 

• Oversee the efficiency of manufacturing processes, ensuring deadlines are met, bottlenecks identified and proactively resolved. 

• Analyze production processes to anticipate and manage capacity constraints, making proactive adjustments where necessary. 

• Coach and develop teams, clearly defining roles, responsibilities and performance expectations for all employees. 

• Contribute to the establishment of standards and processes to be implemented across all facilities to harmonize practices. 

• Maintain a strong corporate culture within operational departments, ensuring alignment with the organization's values. 

Your profile  

• Bachelor's degree in operations, management, engineering or relevant field 

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in operations management 

• Minimum of 7 years in a senior management position in a manufacturing company 

• Experience in multi-sites and multi-plant management is essential 

• Experience working in the United States required 

• Demonstrated ability to lead high performance work teams 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong leadership skills, both within a department and within multi-functional teams; 

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. 

• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills; 

• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written, is required. 

• Willingness to travel 6 days per month in the United States. 

At Major, we value team work, diversity, integrity and we empower our employees to make a difference at all levels. Join us to see for yourself!

Major is a certified FLEXIBLE organization that promotes the well-being of its employees.