VP Operations

Arobas personnel is looking for a VP Operations for a permanent with one of our clients located in Montreal. The VP of Operations is a senior leader responsible for driving operational excellence, profitability, and scalable growth across global functions. This role requires a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

What does your day-to-day look like? Global Operations Leadership Oversee logistics, supply chain, sourcing, production, administration, and vendor management Ensure structure, accountability, and efficiency across teams Production & Sourcing Manage global sourcing and manufacturing operations, ensuring quality, delivery, compliance, and margin targets Develop strong vendor relationships and continuously optimize sourcing strategies Logistics & Supply Chain Lead global freight, shipping, warehousing, and inventory flow Improve cost efficiency, forecasting, and operational visibility through systems and controls Product Development Operations Ensure seamless coordination from development to production through cross-functional collaboration Optimize timelines, workflows, and execution milestones Costing & Margin Optimization Drive profitability through cost efficiency and sourcing improvements Analyze operational gaps and implement corrective actions Executive & Sales Operations Support Partner with leadership to support growth initiatives, sales operations, and forecasting Ensure alignment across Sales, Finance, Design, and Product teams Systems & IT Oversight Enhance ERP systems, reporting tools, and operational visibility across the organization Key Requirements 10+ years of leadership experience in operations or supply chain Strong expertise in global sourcing and manufacturing Solid financial and operational acumen Proven ability to improve efficiency and organizational structure Experience managing international vendors and factories Excellent leadership, communication, and execution skills Key Attributes Strategic yet highly hands-on Strong problem-solving and operational mindset Highly organized and detail-oriented Effective communicator and team leader Results-driven with strong accountability Comfortable working across global, cross-functional teams Based in Montreal (preferred) with flexibility to travel internationally (New York, Asia, and global sourcing regions)