General Manager

**General Manager**

**Location**: Courtland, Ontario, Canada
- *Relocation assistance may be available, pending approval and eligibility_

**Environment**:Manufacturing facility, Office

**Type**: Full-time, Permanent, Executive

**Summary**:
Responsible for the overall strategy, change management, site management and execution of the key business deliverables of Trackless Vehicles to meet or exceed customer requirements and achieve profitable growth in alignment with annual operating plan. This requires fostering and a positive and safe work environment and organizational culture with a focus on continuous improvement.

**Education and Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field OR equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree MBA preferred
- Direct experience managing a large-scale manufacturing plant may be considered in lieu of MBA

**Experience Required**:

- Requires 10-15 years of experience in the areas of Operations, Product Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Materials, Quality Systems and Human Resources in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in managing multiple levels of customer relationships in a dealer environment an asset Previous experience in Sales, Marketing and/or Information Technology is preferred

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Proficiency to effectively communicate complex information to internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to demonstrate sound interpretation of financial documentation and associated analysis
- Experience in manufacturing planning and sales cyclicality
- Knowledge of Heavy Equipment Systems (hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics, engines, etc.) preferred
- Competent in Microsoft Office suite

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for leadership and development of the Trackless management team, which represents all functional areas of the company (dotted line to Finance Controller). This management team is responsible for development of long-range company strategy, performance goals and tactical execution of annual business plans
- Develops multiple year strategic plans and annual operating plans covering new product development, all P&L elements, balance sheets, capital spending, cash flow and inventory plans Supporting action plans and resource requirements are also developed to ensure financial objectives are achieved
- Ability to set and communicate strategy and execute change management when required
- Serve as the champion of all Lean Enterprise and 80/20 initiatives to ensure organizational capability is developed, projects are defined and executed to improve our ability to deliver quality and product performance to our customers on schedule while creating profitable growth
- Oversee all Compliance, Quality Systems and maintain manufacturing standards consistent with all certification and re-certification requirements
- Directly participates in the development and execution of supply base integration strategies, including participation in all ESG/FSC initiatives
- Serves as a public spokesperson for the company with customers, dealers and at various public meetings
- Leads the quarterly all employee meetings to create leadership visibility, ensure organizational alignment to achieve strategic initiatives, and ensure that communication lines are in place across the team
- Works with HR to ensure annual employee objectives align with the Annual Operation Plan (AOP) key initiatives
- Participates and oversees the Talent Review process to ensure proper management action is taken that moves the organization forward from a team member perspective
- Support the company’s Enterprise Risk Management process and the development of its Long-Term Financial Model, which utilizes data from the Strategic Business Plan (SBP) and AOP
- Support Investor Relations initiatives by facilitating plant tours for current or prospective shareholders
- Spends time with customers and dealers in the field to understand competitive market trends and ensures the company anticipates and leverages shifts in the competitive landscape
- Act as a goodwill ambassador for corporate with local management team/employees, including (i) delivering corporate messaging, (ii) identifying opportunities for corporate to engage with local team at events/activities, and (iii) providing feedback to corporate from local team, as needed

**Other Information**:

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person