About E.Star
E.Star International is a Canadian manufacturer and private label apparel company with more than 25 years of experience serving leading North American brands.Our business includes:

- Canadian apparel manufacturing
- Global sourcing and import
- Private label development
- B2B wholesale
- Coffeeshoppe Ltd. (Lattelove & HUE)

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a hands-on operational leader who enjoys solving problems, building teams, and improving execution.

Position Summary

​"A proven operations leader who has successfully improved manufacturing execution in a complex environment."

The Director of Operations will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of our manufacturing and operational activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, working closely with department managers, solving operational challenges, improving processes, and ensuring customers receive their orders on time. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our operational discipline while helping build the foundation for future growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead daily manufacturing operations and ensure production targets are achieved.
- Improve on-time delivery, productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and labour efficiency.
- Work closely with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Finance to improve coordination and execution.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to improve workflow.
- Build and implement KPIs, SOPs, and management routines.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
- Support ERP implementation and process standardization.




- Coach and develop supervisors and department managers.
- Ensure a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment.
- Partner with senior management to support long-term operational improvements.

Qualifications

- 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience.
- Experience managing manufacturing operations in a medium or large manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to improve operational performance and build robust teams.
- Experience implementing operational improvements, KPIs, Lean Manufacturing, or ERP systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.

Apparel manufacturing experience is an asset, but is not required.

Candidates from consumer products, food manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, automotive, furniture, packaging, or other complex manufacturing industries are encouraged to apply.

Who You Are

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the factory floor and working with people.You believe in:

- Accountability
- Continuous improvement
- Building strong teams
- Data-driven decision making
- Operational excellence

You know how to solve problems, improve execution, and create an environment where people can succeed.

Why Join E.Star?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing Canadian company.You will work directly with senior leadership and have the opportunity to grow with the organization. As the company continues to expand, there will be opportunities for increased leadership responsibilities based on performance.

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Director of Operations (Canada)
🏢 E.star International
📍 Canada