Top Benefits
About the role
Are you a strategic operations leader who thrives on managing complexity, driving financial performance, and building world-class teams? Do you have the vision to lead multiple sites and the hands-on drive to improve safety, quality, and cost?
We are seeking a Director of Operations to take full ownership of three manufacturing plants and two distribution centers in Quebec. This is not just a job—it’s a chance to shape the operational future of a global specialty materials leader.
What You Will Own
You will be responsible for both daily operations and long-term strategy across:
Production Logistics Engineering Procurement Quality Health & Safety Maintenance
Your Key Responsibilities
Financial Management Develop and manage plant budgets, labor costs, production costs, and capital expenditures. Drive planned margins by aligning financial performance with revenue. Leadership & Talent Development Lead managers across all operational departments. Set annual performance objectives and build leadership pipelines, including succession planning. Act as the critical bridge between local sites and corporate functions.
Coordination & Performance Ensure seamless collaboration across operations, sales, supply chain, and finance. Track KPIs for production, quality, safety, and logistics. Strategy Execution Develop and execute a long-term strategy to improve site performance and achieve sales growth, including investments, workforce planning, and production improvements. Maintain strong results and implement improvement plans where needed. Collaborate with the corporate H&S team to ensure a safe, compliant workplace. Continuous Improvement Stay current with new technologies, manufacturing processes, and best practices. Drive change, modernization, and an annual cost-reduction plan.
The Perfect Fit Required Experience & Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of strategic operations management experience. Proven experience managing multiple sites (essential). Strong financial management and P&L experience.
Why Join? Scale & Impact: Lead a multi-site operation with real strategic influence. Innovation-Focused Environment: Work at the intersection of specialty materials and breakthrough technologies. Growth Culture: We invest in leadership development and succession planning. Mission-Driven Work: Help make a meaningful environmental impact through advanced materials.
Ready to lead operations that truly matter? If you are a strategic, multi-site operations leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.
Not the right fit? Search for Plant Manager jobs in Saint-Elzéar, Quebec, Canada
About STQ Partners
STQ Partners is a global talent consultancy. Driven by data and guided by a unique blueprint process, we specialise in identifying high-impact talent that doesn't just fill roles but propels organisations forward.
STQ Partners ensure our clients fulfil and exceed their customer’s needs.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Are you a strategic operations leader who thrives on managing complexity, driving financial performance, and building world-class teams? Do you have the vision to lead multiple sites and the hands-on drive to improve safety, quality, and cost?
We are seeking a Director of Operations to take full ownership of three manufacturing plants and two distribution centers in Quebec. This is not just a job—it’s a chance to shape the operational future of a global specialty materials leader.
What You Will Own
You will be responsible for both daily operations and long-term strategy across:
Production Logistics Engineering Procurement Quality Health & Safety Maintenance
Your Key Responsibilities
Financial Management Develop and manage plant budgets, labor costs, production costs, and capital expenditures. Drive planned margins by aligning financial performance with revenue. Leadership & Talent Development Lead managers across all operational departments. Set annual performance objectives and build leadership pipelines, including succession planning. Act as the critical bridge between local sites and corporate functions.
Coordination & Performance Ensure seamless collaboration across operations, sales, supply chain, and finance. Track KPIs for production, quality, safety, and logistics. Strategy Execution Develop and execute a long-term strategy to improve site performance and achieve sales growth, including investments, workforce planning, and production improvements. Maintain strong results and implement improvement plans where needed. Collaborate with the corporate H&S team to ensure a safe, compliant workplace. Continuous Improvement Stay current with new technologies, manufacturing processes, and best practices. Drive change, modernization, and an annual cost-reduction plan.
The Perfect Fit Required Experience & Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of strategic operations management experience. Proven experience managing multiple sites (essential). Strong financial management and P&L experience.
Why Join? Scale & Impact: Lead a multi-site operation with real strategic influence. Innovation-Focused Environment: Work at the intersection of specialty materials and breakthrough technologies. Growth Culture: We invest in leadership development and succession planning. Mission-Driven Work: Help make a meaningful environmental impact through advanced materials.
Ready to lead operations that truly matter? If you are a strategic, multi-site operations leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.
Not the right fit? Search for Plant Manager jobs in Saint-Elzéar, Quebec, Canada
About STQ Partners
STQ Partners is a global talent consultancy. Driven by data and guided by a unique blueprint process, we specialise in identifying high-impact talent that doesn't just fill roles but propels organisations forward.
STQ Partners ensure our clients fulfil and exceed their customer’s needs.