Operations Director

September 5, 2025

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ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 15479

Location: Montreal, Quebec, CA, H2Y 2H7

Date: Aug 20, 2025

Operations Director

ATS | OVERVIEW:

At ATS, a $3B publicly-traded global enterprise with a 47-year history, we are advancing the future with factory-wide automation solutions. Within Packaging and Food Technologies, our work is crucial to both our customers and their clients. We focus on food processing machinery, vision and quality control systems, and packaging across industries such as beverage, pharmaceuticals, cannabis, and others. Our customers are industry leaders who rely on us to deliver on time and within budget. Our extensive product range, financial strength, and global presence enable us to provide top automation solutions where and when needed.

At WeighPack, we design and manufacture customized packaging machines and automation solutions for the food, cannabis, and pharmaceutical sectors. Our high degree of customization and complex product lines are driven by a culture of passion, collaboration, and excellence. Success stems from our diverse, multidisciplinary team—each member bringing unique expertise to deliver exceptional products that meet high standards.

Joining our company means becoming part of the ATS Automation family, where resources and scale of a leading public organization combine with the autonomy and agility of a decentralized entrepreneurial team. We offer robust support, career growth opportunities within a global network, and the freedom to innovate, make a tangible impact, and grow within a close-knit, dynamic environment.

Role:

We seek a dynamic Operations Director to lead our Montreal manufacturing and engineering operations. This key leadership role involves directly influencing profitability, operational excellence, and business growth. You will oversee departments including production, materials, engineering, and facilities, driving strategic initiatives aligned with our business goals.

Additionally, overseeing engineering provides the opportunity to shape our product development strategy, contributing to our future success. Key responsibilities include:

  • · Drive Operational Performance: Lead Montreal operations to maximize profitability through optimizing production, managing costs, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
  • · Accelerate Product Development: Collaborate with sales and engineering to streamline manufacturing readiness and support innovation for faster market introduction of new products.
  • · Champion Continuous Improvement: Use ATS (ATS Business Model) to implement lean initiatives and process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • · Build & Develop Teams: Foster a high-performing culture through targeted training, strong leadership, and clear accountability.
  • · Strategic Collaboration & Compliance: Ensure operations align with company strategy, adhere to policies and regulations, and foster cross-functional partnerships.

Additional Requirements:

  • University degree
  • Bi-lingual in English and French is a benefit
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing schedules and priorities

Why Work With Us:

  • Supportive, fun, dynamic, and friendly team environment
  • Fast-paced, innovative industry
  • Leading brand and product offerings
  • Monthly social events, wellness workshops, and more
  • Part of ATS Automation, the largest technology company globally
  • Access to extensive support, career growth, and resources from the ATS network

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Company

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc

Location

Montreal

Country

Canada

Salary

100.000

URL

https://en-ca.whatjobs.com/coopob__cpl___291_2638210__3337?utm_source=3337&utm_medium=feed&keyword=Operations-Director&location=Montreal&geoID=3824