General Manager

Location: Ontario

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Target salary: $145K to $165K + 15% bonus

THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is an established industrial organization delivering specialized products and solutions to a diverse customer base. To support its continued business performance, the organization is seeking a strategic, results-oriented General Manager to lead its manufacturing business unit and strengthen its overall commercial and operational effectiveness.

Reporting to executive leadership, the General Manager will provide oversight of the unit’s financial performance, operational effectiveness, and commercial direction. The role will focus on translating business priorities into actionable plans, aligning resources and cross-functional teams, and fostering a high-performing organization that supports continuous improvement and sustainable business results.

ROLE & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drive overall business performance, with accountability for financial results, profitability, resource allocation, and the achievement of annual operating objectives.
• Set the direction for manufacturing and operational performance, ensuring capacity, infrastructure, and processes support business growth, cost competitiveness, and customer commitments.
• Define the business unit’s strategic direction and translate corporate objectives into growth plans, investment priorities, and measurable performance targets.
• Align cross-functional leaders and shared resources around business priorities, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistent execution across the organization.
• Shape commercial priorities in partnership with sales leadership, strengthening strategic customer relationships, expanding market opportunities, and supporting sustainable revenue growth.
• Develop organizational capabilities and strengthen leadership effectiveness through talent development, succession planning, performance management, and clear accountability.
• Sponsor continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen business processes, and deliver measurable gains in productivity and profitability.
• Establish governance practices that support quality, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management across the business unit.
• Represent the business unit with senior leadership and key external stakeholders, providing strategic insights, communicating performance, and supporting broader organizational objectives. Domestic and international travel is required.
• Champion a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring appropriate oversight, risk mitigation, and accountability at all levels of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A university degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field; postgraduate studies or an MBA would be an advantage.
• A substantial track record in senior leadership roles within manufacturing or industrial businesses, with 10+ years of progressive management experience.
• Proven ability to develop business strategies and improve financial and operational performance.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost management, profitability, and resource allocation.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, and customer service.
• Experience driving organizational change, operational improvements, and productivity gains.
• Demonstrated success in developing teams, strengthening leadership capabilities, and fostering accountability.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Experience overseeing workplace safety and promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP platforms, ideally SAP.
• Availability to travel in accordance with business needs.

If you are ready to turn strategic vision into results, drive business performance, and shape the future of an organization, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume to lead executive search consultant, Charles Warren by selecting the “Apply” option and following required steps.

The employer may use AI-assisted tools during the screening of applicants.

Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

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