Our pool of talent is alwaysGrowing. We're currently seekingpeople who want to go places with us. Director of Operations Factory Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of Operations is a key member of Eska’s leadership team. The Director of Operations is responsible for the overall performance of the manufacturing and bottling plant’s industrial operations. They ensure the planning, optimization, coordination, and integrated supervision of bottling, maintenance, and quality activities, with a focus on performance, safety, compliance, profitability, and continuous improvement. In collaboration with all other company departments, the Director actively participates in defining and executing critical priorities to deliver results according to the highest standards of health and safety and quality. They act as a strategic bridge between the corporate vision and on-the-ground execution, primarily at the St-Mathieu d’Harricana plant. Position Identification Title: Director of Operations Department: Executive Management Work Location: On-site at the plant Status: Full-time, permanent Scope of Responsibility Direct reports include: Bottling / Production Quality and Compliance (Functional interface with logistics, planning, health and safety, IT, finance, and HR) Operational Governance Deploy the operational vision defined by executive leadership and the COO Structure management, governance, and accountability models Ensure strategic alignment between industrial performance, quality, safety, and costs Optimize productivity, yields, line speeds, and equipment reliability Manage performance indicators (KPIs): OEE, TRG, line efficiency, losses, downtime, quality, costs, energy efficiency Oversee production planning and industrial capacity Production / Bottling Supervise production and bottling teams Standardize processes, work methods, and operating procedures Ensure operational stability 24/7 Maintenance Define the maintenance strategy (preventive, predictive, corrective) Ensure availability of critical equipment Optimize asset management, spare parts, budgets, and CAPEX investments Quality and Compliance Oversee quality systems, standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements Ensure compliance with sanitary, industrial, and environmental standards Integrate quality as a performance driver, not a silo Leadership and Management Mobilize, structure, and develop management teams Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement Act as a leader of transformation and organizational stability Lead Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, automation, and innovation projects Prioritize high-value operational initiatives Build a sustainable culture of optimization, monitoring, and control Prepare and manage budgets; analyze costs and profitability of decisions and actions taken Optimize margins and identify opportunities; develop and propose capital investment projects and plans required to meet demand or reduce operating costs The Director of Operations is a central member of the executive team, playing a key role in the company’s growth, industrial stability, profitability, regulatory compliance, sustainable performance, and organizational culture. Engaging and structuring leadership Systemic vision of industrial operations Strong strategic and operational analytical capabilities Results-oriented, performance-driven, and rigorous Ability to manage complexity and 24/7 environments Manager-leader posture Education and Experience Significant experience in a similar role and/or in a manufacturing environment (production, maintenance, or quality) Bachelor’s degree in engineering, food science, administration, or related field Ability to evolve in a changing environment Ability to manage and lead projects Working Conditions Schedule: Full-time, daytime, 5-2 schedule (40 hours per week) with flexibility according to operational needs Comprehensive benefits program including employer-paid insurance and employer-matched retirement savings plan Annual bonus based on the details of ESKA Inc.’s bonus program #J-18808-Ljbffr