Director of Finance And Operations

We are looking for an experienced finance & operations leader to oversee a Contract assignment(3-6 months) supporting a wholesale distribution business in Paris, Ontario. This role will provide hands-on direction across day-to-day plant and operational activities while strengthening team performance, service levels, and operational discipline. The successful candidate will bring a practical leadership style, sound business judgement, and the ability to build credibility quickly in a fast-moving environment. This is an onsite role. Responsibilities: • Lead daily operational activity across the site, ensuring production, inventory, service, and workflow priorities are aligned with business objectives. • Guide, mentor, and hold leaders and frontline employees accountable to clear performance expectations while fostering a stable and engaged workplace. • Strengthen inventory practices by improving accuracy, control measures, and visibility across materials and finished goods. • Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, and capacity management to support output targets, labour efficiency, and throughput. • Monitor operational performance indicators related to productivity, quality, customer service, cost control, and margin performance, and take corrective action when needed. • Maintain a strong presence on the floor to identify bottlenecks, address operational issues directly, and support timely problem resolution. • Promote a safe and disciplined operating environment by reinforcing compliance, consistent procedures, and sound working practices. • Partner closely with finance, sales, and senior leadership to align operational decisions with broader commercial and financial goals. • Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance process reliability, team effectiveness, and overall operational results. Requirements: • 7+ years of experience leading plant, manufacturing, or operations environments with direct accountability for business performance. • Demonstrated success managing a mid-sized operation, including oversight of labour, output, inventory, quality, and cost performance. • Strong background in inventory control, operational planning, and productivity improvement within a hands-on setting. • Proven ability to lead through growth, organizational change, or leadership transition while maintaining team confidence and stability. • Effective people leadership skills with the ability to build trust across both frontline teams and management groups. • Comfortable working visibly on the floor and becoming directly involved in resolving operational challenges. • Solid understanding of capacity, throughput, workforce utilization, customer expectations, and margin awareness. • Experience in industrial manufacturing, building products, packaging, lumber, wood products, or a related operational sector is considered an asset. This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client. Our Specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster

Lead daily operational activities at a wholesale distribution site, focusing on production, inventory, and workflow alignment. Oversee workforce planning and performance indicators to enhance productivity, quality, and cost control.

Requires over 7 years of experience leading plant or manufacturing environments with a strong background in inventory control and operational planning. Must possess proven people leadership skills and the ability to manage mid-sized operations through organizational change.

• Continuous ImprovementPreferred
• Production SchedulingPreferred
• Change ManagementPreferred
• Inventory ControlPreferred
• Cost ControlPreferred
• People leadershipPreferred
• Performance MonitoringPreferred

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• Operational Leadership
• Financial Oversight
• Inventory Control
• Workforce Planning
• Capacity Management
• Performance Monitoring
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• People Leadership
• Cost Control
• Margin Performance
• Production Scheduling

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Finance & Accounting

Minimum experience

7+ years

Apply by

Oct 7, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director

Application method

Direct apply is available