Operations Manager in Ottawa

About Coogee

Coogee is a values-driven manufacturing organization built on Integrity, Openness, Accountability, Innovation, and Working Together. We are committed to maintaining safe, sustainable operations while delivering high-quality products and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to lead our Metal Powders Division. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations while meeting production and financial targets.

This is a key leadership position where you will drive continuous improvement, develop teams, and ensure operational excellence across all aspects of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all HSE standards and procedures
• Lead daily plant operations to achieve production, quality, and efficiency goals
• Oversee maintenance strategy and asset reliability to support uninterrupted operations
• Manage budgets, monitor costs, and drive financial performance
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of operators, supervisors, and technical staff
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance
• Ensure strong process control, risk management, and operational discipline
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, regulators, and emergency services

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in chemical, manufacturing, or petrochemical operations
• Proven success leading teams in a production or plant environment
• Strong understanding of safety systems, plant operations, and cost management

What You Bring

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage, mentor, and develop teams
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on results and accountability

Why Join Coogee

• Be part of a safety-driven and team-oriented culture
• Lead an essential operation with high impact and visibility
• Opportunity to shape plant performance and drive meaningful improvements
• Work with a company that values people, innovation, and operational excellence

Apply Today

If you are a results-driven operations leader ready to make a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply and join the Coogee team.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Chemical, manufacturing or petrochemical operations: 5 years (Required)