Operations Manager

Introduction Kisaan Die Tech is a globally integrated manufacturer specializing in forging, precision machining, heat treatment, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Established in India in 2005, the company has expanded its footprint to North America, through a facility in Ottawa, Canada, delivering high-quality, custom-engineered components to clients in industries such as oil & gas, defence, aerospace, agriculture, infrastructure, power generation, and general industrial equipment. In Canada, the company operates as a precision machining and warehousing hub dedicated to supporting clients throughout North America and strengthening the company’s supply chain resilience. The facility augments the group’s overall capacity to meet specialized and localized demand, while maintaining alignment with global manufacturing standards and client expectations.As Kisaan Die Tech continues to grow its operations, the organization remains anchored by its mission to deliver high-integrity engineered components, support flexible customer solutions, and maintain robust global supply capabilities. The Operations Manager role in Ottawa is a critical leadership position within this growth strategy, serving as a business enabler to ensure operational excellence, cross-functional coordination, and quality delivery in the North American market.Summary of the Role Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of North America and Europe, the Operations Manager will play a central role in leading and optimizing all day-to-day activities within Kisaan Die Tech’s Canadian operations. This position will oversee the full spectrum of operational functions across production, quality, supply chain, scheduling, and warehousing, ensuring that every component of the business runs efficiently, safely, and in alignment with company standards. As Operations Manager, you will serve as the on-site leader responsible for ensuring precision, consistency, and adherence to the company’s established quality systems, while also driving continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational performance and output.As the organization continues to scale its North American operations, you will be responsible for evolving and elevating systems and processes to support long-term, steady growth. This includes optimizing workflows, improving communication and coordination across teams, and ensuring that operational strategies are responsive to the unique needs of the Canadian business. The role involves hands-on oversight of the shop floor, ensuring that schedules are met, materials and machinery are optimized, and that operational bottlenecks are identified and addressed proactively.Beyond daily operations, you will help introduce greater structure and accountability within the team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and excellence. You will collaborate closely with the CEO to execute operational priorities that allow for greater focus on business development and client growth initiatives. Through effective leadership, planning, and execution, you will be key to ensuring the company’s continued success and sustainable growth in the Canadian market.Is This for You?You are a skilled operational leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments where precision, efficiency, and teamwork are essential. With a strong background in manufacturing or production operations, you bring a deep understanding of how to translate business goals into actionable plans that deliver measurable results. You are hands-on by nature, comfortable being on the shop floor, engaging with your team, and ensuring that production runs smoothly, safely, and on time.You possess a strategic mindset balanced with the ability to execute. You are driven by continuous improvement, seeking opportunities to refine systems, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize resources. Whether managing scheduling, coordinating across departments, or troubleshooting day-to-day challenges, you approach problems with structure, logic, and persistence. Your ability to see both the operational details and the broader organizational objectives enables you to lead with clarity and purpose.As a leader, you are approachable, consistent, and focused on developing others. You know how to earn trust, build accountability, and create alignment among individuals with varying levels of experience. You understand that great operations depend not only on systems and equipment but also on people, which you take pride in helping teams work smarter, communicate better, and perform at their best.Your background likely includes experience in precision machining, manufacturing, or industrial production, where you’ve been responsible for improving uptime, scheduling efficiency, or workflow processes. You don’t need to be a machinist yourself, but you know how to collaborate effectively with technical experts and lead a multidisciplinary team. You are motivated by building something that will last by taking ownership of an operation and shaping it into a model of efficiency and excellence. Above all, you’re ready for a role where your leadership directly impacts a growing company’s success. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, the trust to act on your insights, and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the company’s continued evolution in the Canadian market.