VP Operations

  • Location: Vancouver
  • Posting Date: April 22, 2026
  • Job Order ID: 1055276
  • Consultant: Wade Simmons
  • Industry: Manufacturing
Vice President Operations

Our client is a busy, well established CPG manufacturing company. This is a part of the SLT and will report to the CEO as a VP Operations and Supply Chain in the Vancouver area.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide direction for all production planning, scheduling, and commercialization processes to achieve optimal efficiency and margin performance.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (CFIA and related).
  • Direct long-term strategies for equipment lifecycle management, facility investment, and process optimization.
  • Govern quality assurance systems
  • Lead end-to-end supply chain strategies that optimize cost, agility, and service performance.
  • Oversee strategic supplier partnerships, contract governance, and value creation initiatives across procurement and logistics.
  • Embed health, safety, and environmental accountability across all functions
  • Mentor and empower functional leaders to develop future-ready teams
Responsibilities:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field is required
  • 8-10+ years in senior operations leadership within manufacturing (CPG, food, beverage, cannabis or related)
  • Proven track record in strategic planning, P&L management, and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and ethical sourcing initiatives is an asset
Salary 180-220,000 range depending on experience.

If this exciting opportunity is of interest to you, please send us your resume today!