Director of Operations Salary in Canada
Director of Operations Salary Range
$103,470
$164,800
Low Range
High Range
Midpoint
This salary range represents a national benchmark in CAD. Regional salary adjustment factors can be applied below to estimate how compensation may shift by province or territory.
Salary benchmarks are based on a mix of TQR internal data and external market research for specialized manufacturing and technical roles in Canada.
Director of Operations salaries in the Packaging industry typically range from $103,470 to $164,800, with a midpoint of $135,570. Compensation varies based on manufacturing leadership experience, multi-site responsibility, P&L ownership, operational complexity, continuous improvement achievements, and overall business impact.
What the Salary Percentiles Mean
The following range has been generated based on real salary data across North America.
$103,470
$164,800
$103,470
25th percentile
Employees in this section often have a lower level of experience or skills and
are still growing into their role. This role may also be at a small to medium-sized business.
$135,570
50th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate the required level of experience plus many skills that are deemed an asset. This role is likely at a medium-sized business.
$164,800
75th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate a higher-level of expertise and/or enhanced qualifications. They should also have a proven track record and cultural fit. This role is likely at a larger business.
Regional Salary Adjustments
Salary ranges can vary by region based on cost of living, labor competition, industry concentration, and talent availability. The map below shows regional adjustment factors that can be applied to the national salary benchmark as a directional guide.
Factors That Affect Director of Operations Salary
Director of Operations compensation can vary based on operational scope, manufacturing complexity, multi-site responsibility, team size, financial accountability, and strategic leadership requirements. Employers may need to adjust compensation when the role includes P&L ownership, large-scale manufacturing operations, Lean transformation initiatives, capital investment planning, or significant responsibility for business growth and operational performance.
Director of Operations Job Description:
A Director of Operations leads and oversees manufacturing operations across one or multiple packaging facilities, ensuring customer requirements, operational objectives, and financial targets are consistently achieved. This role helps companies improve productivity, quality, safety, cost performance, customer service, and overall business results through strong leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Directors of Operations work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Quality, Finance, Sales, Planning, Human Resources, and Operational Excellence teams. Their responsibilities may include managing plant performance, developing operational strategies, overseeing budgets and forecasts, standardizing processes, supporting new business integration, and driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives. In a manufacturing environment, the role is highly strategic while maintaining strong operational involvement.
Directors of Operations are expected to understand how manufacturing performance impacts profitability, customer satisfaction, growth objectives, and competitive advantage. Strong candidates typically combine operational leadership experience with financial acumen, problem-solving ability, team development skills, and a proven track record of driving sustainable operational improvements across complex manufacturing environments.
Common Responsibilities:
Managing and directing manufacturing operations to ensure customer requirements and business objectives are achieved.
Developing and executing operational strategies that improve safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and profitability.
Leading multi-site manufacturing operations and supporting long-term growth and business expansion initiatives.
Managing budgets, forecasts, inventory performance, capital expenditures, and key financial metrics.
Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower operating costs.
Ensuring compliance with company policies, SOPs, safety regulations, and quality standards.
Partnering with Sales, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operational Excellence teams to achieve company objectives.
Ensuring compliance with company policies, SOPs, safety regulations, and quality standards.
Leading special projects and strategic initiatives that support operational excellence and long-term business success.
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