Director of Operations

London, Ontario

We think every breath is as important as the next. That’s why we create better systems to improve the air around you, producing healthier environments for happier families. With quality air comes quality care.

About Airia:

Airia Brands inc. is part of the Zehnder Group AG, Switzerland a global leader in creating energy-efficient solutions for a healthy and comfortable indoor climate. Airia is the market leader in the manufacture and marketing of residential and commercial HVAC solutions including HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilators) and ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilators).  We refresh the indoor air you breathe and exhaust the stale air for a healthier home environment. Our ERV/HRV products are marketed under the Lifebreath brand name. Visit our website at www.lifebreath.com.

Job Summary: 

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing manufacturing activities in pursuance of business goals. Includes reviewing production schedules, development of policies and procedures designed to increase productivity, assure quality, and mitigate production problems. Director of Operations will improve throughput and other in-house processes with the objective of reducing overall costs and enhancing customer satisfaction.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support all of manufacturing (Production, Metal Shop, Logistics)

• Provide leadership for manufacturing and plant initiatives

• Support long-term strategic plans and implementation of production procedures across the plant

• Improve line efficiencies while improving quality levels, including the reduction of waste

• Help in the selection of capital equipment as needed, create business case, and work with appropriate departments to purchase, installation, and start-up

• Manage budgets and ensure company goals are achieved, improve production standards through time studies and other standard data development methods

• Develop plant or process flow layouts to improve productivity

• Provide cost analysis as required by Director of Operations

• Support and further enhance 5s program / general housekeeping practices

• Promote a positive team environment with members of the Management Team to ensure coordinated efforts are being pursued to achieve goals for the VP of Operations

• Comply with all company policies and procedures

• All other duties as assigned by management

• Maintain quality standards on all products and processes, responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes meet or exceed all quality expectations for the product

• Exercise compliance with ISO standards when implementing and performing all company procedures

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and an injury-free environment through own actions and team mentoring, maintain 5S standards and ensure employees are performing tasks safely and in accordance with Airia policies and any applicable legislation

• Communicate and ensure the effective implementation and adherence to all Airia Policies

• Plan and maintain staffing levels and shift schedules to achieve plant objective and budgets

• Participate in the recruiting process of new employees including interviews, hiring, and orientation

• Directly manage and lead the Production Supervisor team

• Provide regular coaching, performance feedback and effective training to team for skill development, growth, and performance improvement to encourage and support a high-performance work culture

• Demonstrate continuous improvement in areas of responsibility by reducing process waste/NVA and establish new or adjust existing procedures and practices.

• Administer disciplinary action, as may be required.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience: 

• 10 years’ experience in a supervisory/management position in a manufacturing environment

• Post-secondary degree or diploma

• Coaches and Develops

• Delivers results

• Ability to take initiative and problem solve

• Engages and Inspires

• Leads with integrity and respect

How to Apply: 

How to Apply: Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application to Human Resources by email to darlene.bear@zehndergroup.com.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise Human Resources.