Posted 3 months ago
Director of Operations
@ Go2STAFFING
Brantford, Ontario
Overview
Go2STAFFING is hiring a Director of Operations in Brantford, Ontario, for a cannabis manufacturer. The role leads daily production, packaging, warehousing and operations while keeping Health Canada and GMP compliance, budgets and continuous improvement on track. It is a full-time, on-site senior leadership position reporting to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily manufacturing, packaging and warehousing operations
- Oversee production planning, scheduling and throughput
- Ensure Health Canada, GMP and internal quality compliance
- Manage operational budgets and cost reduction
- Lead, mentor and develop the operations team
Requirements summary:
- 8 to 12+ years of progressive operations leadership
- 5+ years in senior operations or plant leadership
- Experience in cannabis, pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing
- Strong GMP, SOP and quality systems knowledge
- Financial acumen and budget management experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain |
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Go2STAFFING
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" CONNECTING PURPOSE WITH PASSION "
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CONNECTING PURPOSE WITH PASSSION – that is our trusted promise to all of our candidates and clients. We strive to match our client’s needs with the appropriate abilities of our candidates, creating the ultimate business synergy. We understand that the ideal candidate not only needs to have the necessary skills and experience to align with your staffing needs, but also must have the right set of interpersonal skills, including teamwork, communication, and respect. Our specialized recruiting and vetting procedures allow us to place the right candidates with the right clients, fueling optimal business growth and future success. GO2STAFFING Inc. is a boutique staffing agency in the Toronto area, focused on providing our clients and candidates personalized customer service, dependability, and measurable results. No one is good at everything. As much as you may be in command of your core offering, chances are your recruitment strategy and attracting top talent doesn't quite make the grade. Matching clients’ needs with candidates’ abilities requires not just knowledge and experience, it requires passion. We believe that great staffing isn't just about finding a qualified person. It’s about finding the right person. Our goal – whether you’re a candidate or an employer – is to get to know you so we can find the perfect fit. We are invested in helping you take your company to the next level with high-quality placements that will change your business. We will do whatever it takes to get the job done. As a trusted advisor and strategic partner, we are committed to be there with you every step of the way to guide you through your job search or placement process. We truly care about helping people. My greatest reward is helping change people’s careers, businesses and lives. If I can’t be of service, I may know others who can meet your needs. After all, creating and fostering relationships – and giving back – is a cornerstone of conducting business today.
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- Reported office locations
- 21 Kodiak Crescent, Toronto, Ontario M3J, CA
- Business categories
- Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
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- Go2STAFFING
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- Information Technology
- Administration & Operations
- Executive Search
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CONNECTING PURPOSE WITH PASSSION – that is our trusted promise to all of our candidates and clients. We strive to match our client’s needs with the appropriate abilities of our candidates, creating the ultimate business synergy. We understand that the ideal candidate not only needs to have the necessary skills and experience to align with your staffing needs, but also must have the right set of interpersonal…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2014 |
| Specialties | Information TechnologyAdministration & OperationsExecutive SearchFinanceEngineeringand Marketing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Director of Operations
Location: Brantford, Ontario
Industry: Cannabis Manufacturing & Production
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Reports To: Managing Director
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established and growing cannabis company seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead and optimize day-to-day operations across a large-scale, highly regulated cannabis manufacturing environment.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an operationally focused professional who can balance people leadership, production, quality, compliance, cost management, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence while ensuring the organization consistently meets Health Canada requirements, quality standards, customer expectations, and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Leadership
- Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across manufacturing, production, packaging, warehousing, and operational support functions.
- Oversee daily operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, timelines, and customer commitments are consistently achieved.
- Develop and implement operational strategies that support company growth and scalability.
- Establish KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting processes to monitor operational effectiveness.
- Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Production & Manufacturing
- Lead production planning and scheduling to optimize capacity, labour, equipment, and resources.
- Ensure manufacturing processes are efficient, consistent, and scalable.
- Work closely with production teams to improve throughput, reduce downtime, minimize waste, and control operating costs.
- Support new product launches, process changes, and facility expansion initiatives.
- Ensure equipment, facilities, and production infrastructure are properly maintained and optimized.
Quality, Compliance & Regulatory
- Ensure operations remain fully compliant with applicable Health Canada regulations, Cannabis Act requirements, GMP standards, SOPs, and internal quality systems.
- Partner closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams to maintain a strong culture of compliance.
- Ensure proper documentation, traceability, inventory controls, sanitation, security, and quality procedures are maintained.
- Participate in audits, inspections, investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote a culture where quality and compliance are embedded into every aspect of operations.
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team.
- Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards across departments.
- Build strong relationships with department leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, training, succession planning, and employee development.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, safety-focused, and results-oriented culture.
Financial & Business Management
- Manage operational budgets and identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce costs.
- Monitor labour, materials, inventory, production, and facility-related expenses.
- Use operational data and financial metrics to support business decisions.
- Work with senior leadership to develop annual operating plans and long-term growth strategies.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies where appropriate.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve productivity, and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement and operational accountability.
- Use data and technology to improve visibility, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- 8–12+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, ideally within cannabis, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, nutraceuticals, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years in a senior operations or plant leadership position.
- Proven experience leading large teams and complex, multi-functional operations.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
- Experience operating within a highly regulated environment and working with formal quality and compliance systems.
- Strong understanding of GMP, SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated success improving productivity, reducing costs, increasing throughput, and implementing operational efficiencies.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational KPIs.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is preferred.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, commercially minded operations leader who is comfortable working at both the strategic and tactical levels. You are someone who can build strong teams, establish accountability, improve processes, and drive measurable results while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Experience within the cannabis industry is highly preferred, but candidates from other highly regulated manufacturing environments with transferable operational leadership experience will also be considered.
If you are an accomplished operations leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a large-scale cannabis organization, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Benefits
What the Company Offers
- Senior leadership opportunity with a growing and established cannabis organization.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on operational strategy and business performance.
- Competitive compensation package based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative executive leadership environment.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing operations organization.
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