Business Management Consultant – Manufacturing & Extractive Industries

Position Overview

The Business Management Consultant will assess clients’ existing business operations, identify areas for improvement, and provide strategic recommendations tailored to the needs of manufacturing and extractive-sector organizations.

The role requires someone who understands how technical operations influence business performance and can translate complex operational information into clear, actionable management strategies.

The successful candidate will work from our Woodstock office and participate in client engagements across Ontario, including visits to manufacturing facilities and resource extraction operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and advise manufacturing, mining, and resource extraction clients on business methods, organizational structures, management systems, and operational efficiency.

• Conduct research, collect and interpret business and operational data, and evaluate management policies, supply chain processes, and organizational workflows.

• Perform business management audits and operational assessments to identify inefficiencies, productivity challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop strategic business improvement proposals, implementation plans, and recommendations suited to clients’ operational requirements.

• Provide consulting support in business process re-engineering, organizational change management, operational optimization, and management improvement.

• Apply scientific, technical, and analytical approaches to evaluate complex operational challenges and recommend practical business solutions.

• Prepare feasibility studies, business reports, management presentations, and strategic proposals for senior management and other client stakeholders.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate consulting projects, including client meetings, stakeholder consultations, project assessments, and implementation monitoring.

• Visit client facilities across Southwestern Ontario, including Woodstock, London, and Hamilton, and Northern Ontario, including Sudbury and Timmins, as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a science-based or technical discipline such as Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mining, Manufacturing, or a closely related field.

• A master’s or higher degree in a relevant discipline is considered an asset.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of two years of relevant business management experience.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing business operations, identifying organizational challenges, and developing practical improvement strategies.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to interpret scientific, technical, and operational information and apply findings to business management decisions.

• Experience preparing professional reports, business proposals, and recommendations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with clients, management teams, and project stakeholders.

Additional Assets

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, mining operations, or resource extraction industries.

• Experience in business consulting, operational improvement, process optimization, or change management.

• Understanding of complex industrial processes and their impact on productivity, operating costs, and business performance.

• Experience working with technical teams, operational managers, and senior business decision-makers.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Wage: $53.85

• Annual Salary: Approximately $112,000, based on 40 hours per week.

• Employment Status: Full-time, permanent, year-round.

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Paid Vacation: Two weeks annually.

• Health Benefits: Company health benefits plan following successful completion of the probationary period.

• Overtime: In accordance with applicable Ontario employment standards.

Work Location and Travel

The primary work location is: Topron Consulting Inc.

871 Dundas Street, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 1G8

This is an on-site position requiring regular attendance at the Woodstock office. Travel to client facilities throughout Southwestern and Northern Ontario will be required based on project needs.

How to Apply

Topron Consulting Inc. welcomes applications from all qualified individuals who meet the educational, professional, and technical requirements of this position.

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• An updated resume outlining relevant education and professional experience.

• A cover letter describing their background in business management, technical analysis, consulting, or operational improvement.

Application Email: [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employment

Topron Consulting Inc. is committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, relevant experience, professional competence, and the ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.