Innovasea is a passionate and committed team at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture solutions and advancing the science of fish tracking, driven by cutting-edge technology and a deep passion for research and development. We provide complete end-to-end solutions to improve sustainable fish farming and better understand and preserve our marine and freshwater habitats. Our manufacturing facilities in Bedford, Nova Scotia and Belfast, Maine, produce world-class products designed to endure the toughest conditions. When you join Innovasea, you become part of a team guided by the values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation, and stewardship, working together to build a better tomorrow.

The Vice President, Operations reports to the General Manager, Fish Tracking, and is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations at the Bedford facility. This strategic and hands-on leader will drive operational excellence by optimizing production processes, strengthening supply chain performance, and enhancing quality, reliability, efficiency, and on-time delivery. While setting the strategic direction for operations, the Vice President will remain closely connected to day-to-day activities, providing visible leadership, supporting their team through operational challenges, and ensuring strategy translates into execution. They will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance while building strong relationships across the organization.

Working closely with leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, sales, and product development, the Vice President will help scale production, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and risk management. They will also collaborate with Innovasea's other manufacturing facility to promote consistency, share knowledge, and strengthen operational performance across the organization. Success in this role will require a collaborative leader who can foster cross-functional alignment and drive operational priorities across the business.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience leading manufacturing operations, supply chain functions, and logistics within a technology-driven, electronics manufacturing, or similarly complex production environment, along with a proven ability to align operational priorities with broader business objectives. They will have a track record of improving operational performance through strategic planning, process optimization and data-driven decision making. A degree in engineering, operations management, business administration, or a related field is required; a master's degree is considered an asset.

To learn more about Innovasea visit: https://www.innovasea.com/

Royer Thompson is committed to presenting a diverse and inclusive roster of candidates to our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from the following underrepresented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of one of these underrepresented groups, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

Innovasea will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the application, interviewing or selection process, please contact Edgarson Moxey at emoxey@royerthompson.com.

Please submit a combined resume and cover letter online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this opportunity, Erica Armstrong at earmstrong@royerthompson.com.

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