Our client, based in the Tri-City Region, in the specialized manufacturing and distribution industry is hiring a General Manager to join their Leadership team.

The General Manager will be responsible for leading the management team, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the process in all areas of the business to ensure company goals and targets are met. They will oversee, review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes.

This role will report directly to the President.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with the President to develop and implement strategic plan to achieve company goals and objectives.

• Lead and develop a strong management team aligned with the organization's goals, mission and vision.
• Attract, develop, motivate and retain highly productive and engaged employees. Provide mentorship to employees and work to develop skills of the team. Foster a culture of trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability and results.

• Manage daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and compliancy.
• Set and monitor sales targets and performance and implement strategies to increase sales.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, distributors, dealers, suppliers, and partners.
• Work with managers and third party experts to develop a recruitment and onboarding plan to address seasonality of the business.
• Partner with HR to implement HR strategies through policies, procedures and practices. Implement programs to develop a strong leadership team and engage them to further develop their direct teams.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management activities.

Your Qualifications:

• 7 – 10 years of experience as a General Manager or similar Executive role
• BSc/BA in Business or relevant field
• Background in manufacturing industry and process driven approach
• Proven leadership and coaching skills
• Experience in strategic planning and budgeting
• Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.)
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to bring new ideas to the table that support growth and efficiencies
• Willing to travel occasionally to local suppliers and US site

We offer a competitive compensation package and employee benefits plan.

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Our organization commits to an equitable, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons and other equity-deserving groups.
We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. Our organization will accommodate the needs of applicants throughout the hiring and selection process under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.