Workforce manager Jobs in Ajax, ON

COMPANY PROFILE

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of electrical products and systems for use within the Power Generation Industry. For more than 50 years the company has successfully designed and delivered creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions that drive motion and energy efficiency across a variety of target markets and industries. They are amid a period of exponential growth, and as a result are seeking to add a new General Manager to continue scaling one of their highest performing, fastest growing business segments.

POSITION OVERVIEW

In this role, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to drive growth, improve profitability, and expand market share within their assigned business unit. They will bring a proven track record of managing rapidly growing P&L operations, extensive experience in industrial manufacturing, and a demonstrated ability to achieve commercial success.

The General Manager will lead a team of 300+ team members globally, overseeing operational excellence, driving innovation, and developing talent. You will play a central role in executing growth strategies and ensuring world-class performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost—focusing on delivering exceptional results for all stakeholders.

The role is based in Langley BC. Our client is open to relocating the successful candidate from anywhere in Canada.

If you’re drawn to a growth-oriented, fast-paced manufacturing environment, value an entrepreneurial culture with substantial autonomy, and are eager to accelerate your career, please keep reading as this role will be an ideal fit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership : Lead the development and execution of short and long-term business objectives, including financial and operating plans.
• Commercial Acumen : Leverage deep commercial experience to drive revenue growth, exceed P&L targets, and strategically position the business for future success.
• Talent Development : Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, developing a high-performing team that excels in achieving business goals.
• Operational Excellence : Ensure world-class performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost by managing and improving operational processes and overseeing business systems.
• Innovation & Growth : Champion product innovation and business growth through customer-centric strategies, leveraging market trends, and driving efficiencies.
• Compliance & Customer Satisfaction : Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations while maintaining a customer-first mentality to exceed expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

If this position is attractive to you and you have the required experience and qualifications to succeed, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application by selecting the “Apply” option and following the required steps. Top candidates will be engaged by Charles Warren, Executive Recruitment Consultant, Lock Search Group, Industrial Practice.

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.

Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on client needs and candidate goals.