Director of Operations
About the role
Job Summary Director of Operations - $100,000 - $120,000 CAD Company: Think Green Solutions
Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (On-site as required)
Reports To: President / CEO
About Think Green Solutions Think Green Solutions is a leading Ontario-based manufacturer, supplier, and installer of industrial and commercial LED lighting solutions. We partner with enterprise and multi-location customers to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient lighting projects—from product design and sourcing through logistics, installation, and post-installation support.
As we continue to scale our operations and customer footprint, we are seeking a Director of Operations to lead and optimize our core operational engine.
Role Overview The Director of Operations is responsible for end-to-end operational execution across product management, supply chain, logistics, installation coordination, and operational process design . This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification , while continuously improving efficiency, quality, and scalability.
This position also collaborates closely with finance and sales leadership to support forecasting, margin management, pricing inputs, and customer delivery commitments—without owning sales or finance directly.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Execution
- Own day-to-day operational performance across manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and installation coordination
- Translate customer contracts and sales commitments into executable operational plans
- Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all projects and customers
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to on-time delivery, installation timelines, quality, and cost control
Product & Supply Chain
- Oversee product lifecycle management, including sourcing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and quality control
- Optimize supplier selection, lead times, and cost structures while maintaining product standards
- Manage inventory levels to balance cash efficiency with service reliability
- Identify opportunities to standardize SKUs and reduce operational complexity
Logistics & Installation Management
- Lead logistics planning for multi-site and enterprise rollouts
- Coordinate installation partners, internal crews, and external vendors
- Develop scalable installation playbooks and SOPs
- Proactively manage operational risks related to delays, shortages, or site constraints
Process Improvement & Scale
- Design, document, and continuously improve SOPs across operations
- Implement systems, tools, and workflows that support growth and operational visibility
- Drive lean initiatives and cost-reduction strategies without sacrificing quality or service
- Support expansion into new markets, customers, or product lines
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Finance on forecasting, margin analysis, cost controls, and operational budgeting
- Support Sales by validating delivery timelines, feasibility, and operational inputs for proposals
- Provide operational insights to leadership to support strategic planning and decision-making
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop operations, logistics, and installation teams
- Set clear performance expectations and accountability
- Foster a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Experience
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in operations leadership, ideally within manufacturing, lighting, construction, electrical, or industrial services
- Proven experience managing supply chains, logistics, and field operations
- Strong understanding of operational finance fundamentals (COGS, margins, inventory, forecasting)
- Experience working with enterprise or multi-location customers
- Demonstrated ability to scale operations in a growing organization
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Preferred Experience
- LED lighting, electrical, or energy-efficiency industries
- ERP, inventory management, or operations planning systems
- Managing third-party installers or distributed field teams
Why Join Think Green Solutions
- Play a critical leadership role in a growing, sustainability-focused company
- Direct ownership of the operational backbone of the business
- Opportunity to design scalable systems and processes from the ground up
- Work with major enterprise customers and complex, high-impact projects
Employment Details
- Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Benefits package available
Although we appreciate all applications, only those who are select for screening will be contacted. Ontario employment standards apply.
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Director of Operations
About the role
Job Summary Director of Operations - $100,000 - $120,000 CAD Company: Think Green Solutions
Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (On-site as required)
Reports To: President / CEO
About Think Green Solutions Think Green Solutions is a leading Ontario-based manufacturer, supplier, and installer of industrial and commercial LED lighting solutions. We partner with enterprise and multi-location customers to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient lighting projects—from product design and sourcing through logistics, installation, and post-installation support.
As we continue to scale our operations and customer footprint, we are seeking a Director of Operations to lead and optimize our core operational engine.
Role Overview The Director of Operations is responsible for end-to-end operational execution across product management, supply chain, logistics, installation coordination, and operational process design . This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification , while continuously improving efficiency, quality, and scalability.
This position also collaborates closely with finance and sales leadership to support forecasting, margin management, pricing inputs, and customer delivery commitments—without owning sales or finance directly.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Execution
- Own day-to-day operational performance across manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and installation coordination
- Translate customer contracts and sales commitments into executable operational plans
- Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all projects and customers
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to on-time delivery, installation timelines, quality, and cost control
Product & Supply Chain
- Oversee product lifecycle management, including sourcing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and quality control
- Optimize supplier selection, lead times, and cost structures while maintaining product standards
- Manage inventory levels to balance cash efficiency with service reliability
- Identify opportunities to standardize SKUs and reduce operational complexity
Logistics & Installation Management
- Lead logistics planning for multi-site and enterprise rollouts
- Coordinate installation partners, internal crews, and external vendors
- Develop scalable installation playbooks and SOPs
- Proactively manage operational risks related to delays, shortages, or site constraints
Process Improvement & Scale
- Design, document, and continuously improve SOPs across operations
- Implement systems, tools, and workflows that support growth and operational visibility
- Drive lean initiatives and cost-reduction strategies without sacrificing quality or service
- Support expansion into new markets, customers, or product lines
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Finance on forecasting, margin analysis, cost controls, and operational budgeting
- Support Sales by validating delivery timelines, feasibility, and operational inputs for proposals
- Provide operational insights to leadership to support strategic planning and decision-making
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop operations, logistics, and installation teams
- Set clear performance expectations and accountability
- Foster a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Experience
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in operations leadership, ideally within manufacturing, lighting, construction, electrical, or industrial services
- Proven experience managing supply chains, logistics, and field operations
- Strong understanding of operational finance fundamentals (COGS, margins, inventory, forecasting)
- Experience working with enterprise or multi-location customers
- Demonstrated ability to scale operations in a growing organization
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Preferred Experience
- LED lighting, electrical, or energy-efficiency industries
- ERP, inventory management, or operations planning systems
- Managing third-party installers or distributed field teams
Why Join Think Green Solutions
- Play a critical leadership role in a growing, sustainability-focused company
- Direct ownership of the operational backbone of the business
- Opportunity to design scalable systems and processes from the ground up
- Work with major enterprise customers and complex, high-impact projects
Employment Details
- Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Benefits package available
Although we appreciate all applications, only those who are select for screening will be contacted. Ontario employment standards apply.
About Workwolf
At Workwolf®, we revolutionize the hiring process by helping you screen applicants in seconds, not days, and reduce hiring costs by up to 90%. With our AI-driven platform, you can attract top talent faster, automate time-consuming tasks, and eliminate the risk of bad hires.
Key benefits of Workwolf:
- Create perfect job descriptions in seconds and post them across major job boards.
- Centralize all your applications in one place for easier management.
- Cut hiring time by up to 77% with AI Resume Screening and predictive performance tools.
- Benchmark new applicants against your top performers using Packfinder, our AI tool that assesses personality traits to predict success.
- Validate candidate credentials at no cost, ensuring you hire the right person every time.
Let Workwolf handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on what you do best.