Description

 

Director of Operations & Supply Chain

Location: Cambridge, Ontario

Company: Summit Water

Who We Are:

Summit Water provides innovative solutions for the water industry.  With a team of engineers and product specialists, the company distributes pumps and water treatment systems for a broad range of municipal, commercial, industrial and residential applications.  In addition, the company is a leading manufacturer of commercial water reuse systems under the Net Zero Water brand.  Summit Water – Innovative Solutions for a Changing World. 

Position Overview:

Summit Water is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Operations & Supply Chain to lead operational excellence across our growing organization. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple divisions, including water systems, pumps, packaged systems, and service operations.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll drive efficiency, build scalable processes, and strengthen operations to support continued growth. We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex challenges, and can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a growing business while making a visible impact across the organization.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Lead and optimize operations across production, supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management
  • Create and implement strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, and overall operational performance
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workflow, reduce costs, and improve service delivery
  • Strengthen inventory management, purchasing processes, and logistics performance to support business growth
  • Improve operational systems, reporting, and ERP processes to drive better visibility and decision-making
  • Standardize processes across multiple divisions to create consistency and scalability
  • Partner with leadership across sales, finance, and service teams to align operational priorities with company goals
  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
  • Identify opportunities to improve margins and support long-term profitability
  • Help build the operational foundation needed to support future growth and expansion

Note: The key accountabilities are not an exhaustive list and other duties may be assigned as needed.

 

What You Bring:

  • 8+ years of leadership experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments
  • A track record of improving processes, increasing efficiencies, and leading operational transformation
  • Strong experience with ERP systems, KPIs, and operational planning
  • Experience leading multiple teams or departments in complex operational environments
  • A hands-on leadership style with the ability to think strategically and execute effectively
  • Lean, continuous improvement mindset is considered an asset

Why Join Summit Water?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization where your coordination skills will have a direct impact on operational success. You’ll play an important role in helping teams stay organized, improving workflow efficiency, and contributing to a company focused on growth and exceptional customer service.

You will be joining an amazing team with an awesome culture! Below are more perks to join

 

·        Health/Dental Benefits 

·        RRSP Matching 

·        Competitive Compensation Package

·        Career Development

 

Opportunity Awaits:

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, lead transformation, and grow alongside an expanding business, we’d love to hear from you.