Confidential Opportunity — Director, Manufacturing

Relocation Offered to Beautiful Victoria, BC

We’ve been retained on a confidential basis by a global leader in advanced technology and high-performance materials to find a world-class Director of Manufacturing to join their executive leadership team in Victoria, British Columbia.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end manufacturing operations at a high-growth, mission-driven company that is reshaping its industry, and to do it from one of the most stunning places in North America. Relocation support is provided from anywhere in the world for the right candidate.

The Role

The Director, Manufacturing will be responsible for leading all aspects of the company's manufacturing operations, from production strategy, execution, and continuous improvement to team leadership, cost control, quality, and on-time delivery. This is a mission-critical role at the center of the company’s next phase of growth.

You’ll be accountable for:

• Full ownership of manufacturing operations, including production planning, safety, quality, and delivery performance
• Developing and scaling a high-performing team of Process Engineers, Production Managers, and Technicians
• Driving operational excellence, process control, cost reduction, and continuous improvement
• Collaborating with R&D and Product Engineering to ensure successful product transfers and NPIs
• Leading facility expansion and capital investment planning
• Building a metrics-driven culture using KPIs and analytical tools to monitor performance
• Driving precision manufacturing and complex system integration in a highly regulated environment

Your Background

• 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, with at least 5 years at a senior level
• Proven success in high-precision, high-complexity manufacturing environments (semiconductors, optics, advanced materials, or related fields)
• Experience leading operations over $50M+ in annual production
• Deep knowledge of process development, NPI, and manufacturing scale-up
• Experience in ISO9001 and/or ISO13485 environments
• Strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Who You Are

• Strategic and hands-on equally comfortable with the big picture and the day-to-day
• Calm, clear, and focused under pressure
• Obsessed with quality, continuous improvement, and customer outcomes
• A true leader capable of building trust and driving performance across teams
• A champion of culture, collaboration, and operational excellence

The Opportunity

This is more than a job; it’s a leadership role in a confidential high-growth organization at the forefront of its industry. You’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the business, leading advanced manufacturing for products that make a real-world impact.

And you’ll do it in Victoria, BC, a city known for its natural beauty, vibrant lifestyle, and unbeatable quality of life. We’ll handle the relocation, so you can focus on what matters: building, growing, and leading.