The Role
Lead manufacturing and operations, overseeing production planning, staffing, scheduling, safety, quality, and cross-functional coordination. Drive process improvements, manage post-harvest processing (drying, pelletizing, packaging), resolve operational issues, and build a culture of accountability while remaining visible to frontline teams. Report to the CEO and align operations with business and customer needs.
Summary Generated by Built In
On behalf of our client, Oberland Agriscience, The Warrington Group is seeking their next Vice President, Operations to join their growing organization.
Oberland Agriscience, is a Halifax-based agriscience company focused on sustainable solutions for
animal, plant, and soil nutrition.
Using black soldier fly larvae technology, Oberland turns organic material into valuable products
used in areas such as animal feed, pet food, and soil health. Their work brings together biology,
manufacturing, sustainability, and technology in a growing production environment.
As the business continues to grow, they are looking for a Vice President of Operations who can
bring structure, consistency, and strong people leadership to the team. This is a hands-on
manufacturing environment, and the right person will be comfortable staying connected to
frontline employees while also contributing at the senior leadership level.
This role is best suited for someone who understands the realities of running a busy production
operation, including safety, quality, scheduling, process improvement, compliance, and
cross-functional communication.
As VP, Operations, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing and operational side of the business. This role reports directly to the CEO and will oversee production planning, team leadership, scheduling, process improvement, quality alignment, and cross-functional coordination.
The VP of Operations will work closely with Quality Assurance, R&D, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, and Farm Management to make sure production runs safely, efficiently, and in line with business and customer needs.
This is not a role for someone who wants to lead only from behind a desk. Our client is looking for someone who is visible, approachable, and connected to what is happening on the floor.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a strong operations leader with significant manufacturing or plant
leadership experience. You are someone who knows how to lead people, manage production, solve
problems, and keep things moving. You bring a practical leadership style and understand the
importance of building trust with employees at all levels of the organization. You are hands-on,
approachable, and steady. You can bring structure and accountability without being overly rigid.
You know how to work with frontline teams, senior leadership, and other departments to keep the
operation aligned.
Experience in food manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceutical, or another regulated production
environment would be considered a strong asset. Experience working in a unionized environment
would also be an asset.
● Leading and supporting the operations and production teams
● Managing staffing, scheduling, training, performance, and employee development
● Building a team culture focused on accountability, communication, safety, and follow-through
● Staying visible and connected with frontline employees
● Developing and managing production schedules based on customer demand and business priorities
● Monitoring daily production performance, resource needs, and operational targets
● Overseeing post-harvest processing activities, including drying, pelletizing, and packaging
● Working closely with Quality Assurance to maintain product standards and compliance
● Coordinating with R&D, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, and Farm Management
● Supporting feed stock planning, forecasting, supplier coordination, and shipment planning
● Identifying ways to improve safety, quality, efficiency, capacity, and cost control
● Resolving operational issues and putting practical solutions in place
● Helping improve structure, consistency, and communication across the operation
● 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations management, or a related field
● Strong plant or operations leadership experience
● Experience in food manufacturing, agriculture, pharma, or a related production environment would be considered a strong asset
● Experience with production planning, scheduling, and resource management
● Strong understanding of safety, quality, regulatory requirements, and operational performance
● Experience working cross-functionally with teams such as Quality, R&D, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, and Farm Management
● Strong people leadership, coaching, and communication skills
● A hands-on leadership style with the ability to connect with frontline teams
● Experience working in a unionized environment would be considered an asset
● Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
● Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy production environment
● Post-secondary education in Business, Science, Operations Management, Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field would be considered an asset
Benefits
● Salary range: $120,000 – $140,000
● Benefits included
● Vacation: 3 weeks, with potential for 4 weeks depending on experience
● Relocation support may be considered for the right candidate
Please note, this
inbox is not replied to on a regular basis, however, your resume
will be kept on file for 1 year.
If the above information
excites you and is a career opportunity you would like to
explore, please apply through the following link: https://zurl.to/Mo0X?source=CareerSite and an enthusiastic
member of our recruitment team will review your resume and
related qualifications!
We thank all candidates
for their interest, however, only candidates that we determine
are best aligned to the role will be contacted for initial
discussions.
Candidates must be
located in Canada and legally eligible to work on a permanent
basis, as a sponsorship for this opportunity is unfortunately not
an option.
The Warrington Group is a boutique,
female-founded and led recruitment firm redefining how hiring
gets done.
We don't believe in
volume-based recruiting, outdated processes, or transactional
hiring. We believe in partnership and building teams that actually
move businesses forward.
Since launching in 2020
and headquartered in Halifax, we've earned a reputation for
delivering high-impact results through a relationship-first,
transparent approach while challenging the status quo of what both
clients and candidates have come to expect from recruitment.
Our work has been
recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice
Award for Best Employment Agency in Halifax and Top 25 Most Powerful
Women in Business (2026) - reflections of our
growth, standards and commitment to doing things
differently.
We partner with
organizations across Accounting, Financial Services, Legal, Sales,
Marketing, Professional Services, Administrative Support, Contact
Centre, Operations, Healthcare and Manufacturing.
We work with People
who take their careers seriously!
If you would like to
send your resume for potential opportunities not listed on our Careers Site , you may do so via
email - [email protected] .
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations management, or a related field
- Strong plant or operations leadership experience
- Experience with production planning, scheduling, and resource management
- Strong understanding of safety, quality, regulatory requirements, and operational performance
- Experience working cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, and Farm Management
- Strong people leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to connect with frontline teams
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy production environment
- Experience in food manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceutical, or a related regulated production environment
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Post-secondary education in Business, Science, Operations Management, Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field
- Experience with post-harvest processing activities (drying, pelletizing, packaging)
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The Company
What We Do
The Warrington Group is a female-founded recruitment and career strategy firm based in Halifax, NS. It acts as a strategic recruitment partner helping organizations build hiring systems to attract, hire, and retain top talent while supporting the professional goals of career seekers through a collaborative and relationship-focused approach.
