Director of Operations – MDT Sporting Goods

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of MDT Sporting Goods

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

MDT Sporting Goods is seeking a dynamic and experienced operations leader to join their team as Director of Operations (DOO).

The DOO is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing production operations across four manufacturing plants, ensuring efficiency, quality and scalability. Reporting to the President, this position will lead a company-wide lean transformation, starting with a pilot and expanding across all facilities, while implementing visual management systems, TAKT time standards and continuous improvement initiatives. The DOO will harmonize processes, drive capacity planning and cost control and coach six Production Managers to embed a culture of operational excellence. Success in this role includes measurable improvements in OEE, throughput and on-time delivery, along with standardized processes and strong organizational buy-in for lean principles.

If you are a proven operations executive with deep expertise in lean manufacturing, multi-site leadership and high-mix, medium-volume production environments, we would love to connect with you.

WHO WE ARE

MDT was born out of a single purpose: to provide better value and better accuracy for precision rifles. The first MDT chassis was developed from the ground up based on the needs of shooters.

Our engineers verified every function and feature based on the input from competitive shooters. The end result was a game-changing product called the TAC21 that continues to perform at the range, in the field and in competitions around the world.

Today, MDT chassis, magazines and accessories are still developed the same way.

We collaborate, question and verify our concepts with precision shooters from around the globe to ensure that every MDT product is designed with the same single purpose: to provide our customers with the absolute best product possible.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have

15+ years’ experience leading manufacturing operations, preferably in production machine shops
Successfully completed a lean transformation from start to sustained results
Multi-site manufacturing experience
Deep expertise in lean, visual management and continuous improvement
High-mix, medium-volume production background
Experience in fast-growth environments with frequent new product introductions

Preferred

Precision manufacturing or machining background
Sporting goods or firearms accessories experience
Lean certifications

Location: Chilliwack, BC

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

Start Date: TBD

Salary Range : $175,000 - $225,000

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

ABOUT US

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is an executive consulting firm that specializes in working with not-for-profits and for-profit businesses across Canada, assisting them in the placement of senior executives and directors.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. welcomes and encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, and will only make distinctions among interested applicants in accordance with the applicable Human Rights legislation.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. also welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.

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