General Manager, Operations

Description

• Oversee operations across all plants and meet financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with group systems, guidelines, and policies.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the team to support long-term succession planning.
• Provide strong leadership across plant teams to ensure high morale, teamwork, and positive employee and union relations at all levels, including the shop floor.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with established safety regulations, legal requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Build a culture of urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement to achieve goals for safety, quality, customer service, productivity, and cost.
• Identify and adapt technological advances to meet the division’s objectives within the marketplace.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial planning related to manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Solid analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex business problems and identify priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking, strong listening skills, and ability to interact with internal team members, external customers, and vendors.
• Ability to identify key issues and think creatively and strategically when faced with internal and external challenges.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to focus time on the most important and urgent issues.
• Effective leadership with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate a multi-disciplinary staff.
• Ability to travel in the U.S. and Canada.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required, including proven success developing strong operating teams and driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and create a culture of accountability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost, high-quality options.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Tuition assistance program to support continued education and professional development.
• Employee loyalty awards and recognition programs.
• Competitive compensation.
• Paid vacation and holidays to support work–life balance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance