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- VP of Operations leading global manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and engineering for Mara Renewables’ precision-fermented omega-3 business. Based in Canada or the US with regular Nova Scotia travel.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, business planning, and cross-functional decision making
- Lead the global operations strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals for growth, cost efficiency, and quality excellence
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across all operational teams
- Lead and manage key external manufacturing relationships, including with strategic partners
- Negotiate and manage contracts, performance metrics, and long-term relationship value with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
- Ensure supply continuity, quality, and operational excellence through close collaboration with partners
- Drive the strategy and execution of global manufacturing capabilities
- Evaluate and execute investment opportunities that strengthen supply resilience and operational control
- Oversee global supply chain operations for reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainability
- Oversee quality assurance and quality control functions to meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards
- Direct engineering to support capacity expansion, technical innovation, and process optimization
- Build and lead a high-performing global operations organization with clear accountability, strong collaboration, and measurable outcomes
- Mentor and develop future operations leaders
- Foster a strong partnership mindset across all teams and geographies
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, and ideally supply chain within the biotech / nutraceutical / food manufacturing / chemical industry
- Proven success managing complex CMO partnerships and driving operational performance across global networks
- Experience leading site development projects (greenfield or brownfield) and/or M&A-related operational integration
- Strong background in supply chain strategy, quality systems, and engineering management
- Exceptional negotiation, relationship management, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- RRSP matching program
- Health care spending account
- Physical Wellness Reimbursement Plan
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