Job Description

Director - Nuclear Business Unit

Our client is a well-established Canadian manufacturer known for its precision-machined components used in commercial, defense, and private aerospace applications. With over 50 years of expertise and a thriving Aerospace Division serving major OEMs, we are now expanding into the nuclear sector —and we’re seeking a Director - Nuclear Business Unit to lead this transformative initiative.

The Director - Nuclear Business Unit is responsible to lead the long-term success of its Nuclear Business. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the setup, staffing, and scaling of a new nuclear component production facility in Toronto. Following a successful setup phase, the Director will transition from a project-focused role to full operational leadership by the end of 2025.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Production (Now until October 2025):

• Lead project execution activities including quality documentation, capital expenditures, facility readiness, and process development.
• Oversee machine installations and coordinate trial production runs.\
• Recruit and train an initial team of 10–12 employees, scaling to 27 by August to ensure readiness for production launch.

Production Phase (November 2025 and beyond):

• Lead daily operations to meet production targets of 24 nuclear assemblies per month.
• Ensure full compliance with safety and environmental protocols.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks; assess and address skill gaps.
• Provide hands-on leadership across Quality, Operations, and Engineering functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and performance management.

Strategic Leadership:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders including construction teams, government bodies, and third-party vendors.
• Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Align operational objectives with company growth strategy and performance goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or CPIM certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical or precision machining environments.
• Proven success in plant setup, ramp-up, or transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience in program launch, similar to start-up
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams of 3 to 50+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with nuclear product manufacturing is an asset.
• APICS training experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Servant leadership style with a collaborative, thoughtful approach.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and planning abilities.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-change environments.
• Demonstrated agility, patience, and ability to foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communications, negotiations, conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must be thorough and accurate and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Sound reasoning ability and desire to acquire new knowledge and skills
• Proficient with relevant computer applications including MS Project, MS Excel, Microsoft Access, Visual, etc.

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