Fractional COO & Manufacturing Operations Consulting in British Columbia
Aionex Solutions helps manufacturers and operationally complex businesses in British Columbia improve how they run. Based in Abbotsford, we combine senior operational leadership, manufacturing and engineering expertise, and practical AI and automation implementation.
We start with the operating problem, quantify the opportunity and apply the right mix of leadership, process improvement, engineering and technology. The objective is measurable improvement, not technology for its own sake.
How we work
Assess. Understand the operation and quantify the problem.
Prioritize. Rank fixes by impact and effort, with a business case for each.
Implement. Work alongside your team to put the changes in place and measure the result.
Fractional COO & Operational Leadership for Manufacturers
Senior operational leadership on a flexible, part-time basis, scaled to what your business needs, without the cost of a full-time executive. Suited to owner-managed manufacturers facing growth, capacity, margin or organizational pressure.
Operational assessment and roadmap
Operating rhythm, KPIs and performance management
Capacity and capital planning
Organizational structure and cross-functional execution
Leadership coverage during growth, transition or change
Manufacturing Operations Consulting & Continuous Improvement
Practical improvement of throughput, productivity, quality and cost, using lean and continuous-improvement methods applied on the shop floor and in the warehouse.
Process and value-stream mapping
Bottleneck and constraint identification
Capacity optimization
OEE and labour productivity
Quality, scrap and rework reduction
Production planning and scheduling
Warehouse and material-flow optimization
Supply Chain, Purchasing & Cost Reduction
Lower purchasing cost and supply-chain risk without compromising quality or delivery.
Strategic sourcing and purchasing optimization
Supplier development
Inventory reduction
Freight and logistics planning
S&OP and demand/capacity alignment
Structured cost-reduction programs
Engineering & Product Development
Engineering and product-development leadership from concept through commercialization, delivered by a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
New product and process development
Engineering project prioritization and leadership
Design for manufacturing
Technology and supplier evaluation
Make-versus-buy decisions
Manufacturing readiness and product roadmaps
Capital equipment and automation
Automation, Data & Operational Systems
Conventional automation and data-system work that removes manual effort and gives management reliable information, applied where it has a measurable operational benefit.
Workflow automation
Operational data integration
Production and scheduling systems
Purchasing and accounts-payable automation
CRM and business-system integration
Management dashboards and decision-support tools
Practical AI Implementation & Governance
AI applied to defined operating problems, with governance and human oversight built in from the start.
AI opportunity assessment and prioritization
AI architecture and implementation roadmaps
Knowledge and retrieval (RAG) systems
Intelligent workflow automation
AI-assisted operational decision support
AI governance, policies and guardrails
Human-in-the-loop controls
Responsible adoption and workforce integration
Who we work with
Owner-managed and privately held manufacturers, industrial and engineering companies, and other operations-heavy businesses that need senior operational help but are not ready for, or do not need, another full-time executive. Typical starting points:
Growth that is outpacing capacity, systems or management structure
Margin pressure from labour, materials or inefficiency
Supply-chain, purchasing or inventory problems
A new product or capital project that needs engineering leadership
Interest in AI or automation, and uncertainty about where to start
How engagements work
Fractional leadership: ongoing, part-time senior operations leadership, flexible in scope and time commitment.
Defined projects: scoped work with clear objectives and deliverables.
Advisory roles: ongoing senior guidance to management or ownership.
Most relationships begin with a focused assessment and grow from there.
Where we work
Aionex is based in Abbotsford, BC, and serves manufacturers and operationally complex businesses in the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and across British Columbia.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fractional COO?
A part-time senior operations executive who takes responsibility for operational results, such as planning, KPIs, capacity and execution, without the cost of a full-time hire.
When does a manufacturer need one?
Typically when growth has outpaced the management structure, or when capacity, margin or delivery problems keep recurring and no one has the time or experience to fix them.
Can Aionex help determine where AI or automation makes sense?
Yes. We start with the operating problem and business case, then determine whether process improvement, conventional automation, AI, or a combination provides the best solution.
How does an engagement start?
With a focused assessment that identifies the problem, quantifies the opportunity and recommends a path forward.
Talk about your operation
Have an operational challenge? Aionex can begin with a focused assessment to identify the problem, quantify the opportunity and determine the right path forward.
Email: gdyck@aionexsolutions.com
Phone: +1 (604) 309-8975
Aionex Solutions Ltd. · Abbotsford, BC, Canada