Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: 3363 Davis Road, Thorold, Ontario
Reports to: Executive Office

About BMI

The BMI Group is about Betterment, Mobilization, and Impact.

We reimagine, repurpose, and revitalize legacy real estate and industrial infrastructure and develop new logistics, housing, hospitality, and business ventures. Guided by our core values of making a positive impact and promoting environmental stewardship, we strive for lasting change and meaningful outcomes.

If you're looking for a company you can grow with, BMI is the place.

About the Role

The BMI Group is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide executive leadership and operational oversight across its diverse business portfolio. Working closely with the Executive Office, the COO will translate strategic direction into measurable operational and financial results, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth.

The role will initially focus on BMI’s industrial manufacturing pillar, including the integration of five manufacturing plants and approximately 700 associated jobs into the group. A key priority will be to assess and improve plant-level profitability, strengthen operational performance, and establish the structures and accountability needed to support long-term success.

The successful candidate will bring strong financial acumen, technical aptitude, and demonstrated leadership capability, along with the ability to build effective relationships across business units and with BMI’s investor group in the Netherlands. Fluency in conversational in Dutch is considered a strong asset to the role.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Execution and Business Alignment

- Translate strategic priorities established by the Executive Office into actionable plans, initiatives, and measurable outcomes.
- Align business units, leadership teams, resources, and operational capabilities with organizational objectives.
- Monitor operational performance, financial results, progress against priorities, and emerging business risks.
- Provide clear reporting and recommendations to support informed executive decision-making.

Operational Leadership and Financial Performance

- Lead initiatives to improve and sustain profitability at the individual manufacturing plant level.
- Assess financial and operational performance to identify gaps, inefficiencies, cost pressures, and opportunities for improvement.
- Establish appropriate performance measures, reporting practices, and accountability for operational and financial results.
- Implement initiatives to improve productivity, operational efficiency, cost management, and resource utilization.
- Promote consistent operating practices and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations and, where appropriate,



the broader organization.
- Use business systems, operational data, and financial analysis to inform decisions and improve results.

Organizational Development and Leadership

- Strengthen organizational structures, leadership capacity, management accountability, and operational independence.
- Clarify roles, responsibilities, decision-making authority, and escalation pathways across the organization.
- Promote a bottom-up decision-making approach that empowers employees and leaders to make decisions within their areas of responsibility, with appropriate escalation when required.
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop leadership and organizational capabilities that support scalability and long-term success.

Integration and Business Development Support

- Lead the integration of five manufacturing plants and approximately 700 associated jobs into BMI’s organizational structure, operating model, and culture.
- Align newly integrated operations with BMI’s operating expectations, reporting practices, and management structures while recognizing the distinct needs of individual businesses.
- Work closely with Business Development to assess operational capabilities, resource requirements, and execution considerations in support of growth opportunities.
- Support the effective integration and implementation of growth initiatives.

Operational Decision-Making

- Exercise broad operational authority over day-to-day decisions, hiring, budgets, resource allocation, and operational initiatives, within the strategic direction and governance framework established by the Executive Office.
- Identify and address operational challenges, make decisions within established authority, and escalate matters requiring executive direction or approval.
- Work collaboratively with business leaders, functional teams, and external stakeholders to support alignment and effective execution.

Qualifications and Experience

- A university degree in engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing technology, or a related technical discipline is required. A master’s degree or other relevant postgraduate qualification is an asset.
- Progressive management and leadership experience, including a minimum of 3 years at the executive level.
- Senior leadership experience overseeing complex manufacturing or industrial operations,



preferably across multiple facilities or business units, with demonstrated success in operational strategy, financial performance, and organizational integration or transformation.
- Robust financial acumen, including experience with budgets, cost management, financial reporting, and operational performance analysis.
- Experience leading organizational integration, operational transformation, and significant business improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including building management accountability, developing leadership teams, and improving organizational structures.
- Strong technical aptitude and the ability to work effectively with business systems, operational data, and technology-enabled processes.
- Experience working across multiple business units, facilities, or operating environments.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Fluency in conversational Dutch is considered a strong asset for this role to support effective communication and relationship management with BMI’s investor group in the Netherlands.
- Dutch reading and writing proficiency is an asset.

Working Relationships

The COO will work closely with the Executive Office, manufacturing leadership, business unit leaders, Business Development, and functional teams across BMI. The role also requires effective communication and relationship management with BMI’s investor group in the Netherlands.

Application Process

This position will be posted on October 28 and will close on December 2, 2026.

Interested candidates should submit a résumé outlining their relevant leadership experience, operational and financial expertise, and qualifications for the role.

BMI is committed to a fair and consistent recruitment process. Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions as part of our recruitment process.

Inclusivity & Accommodations

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Thank You to all Applicants

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $350,000.00-$425,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Executive level leadership: 3 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thorold, ON L2V 3Y5

📌 Chief Operating Officer (COO) (Thorold)
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