General Manager

Overview

Locally owned and operated, South Shore Ready Mix has been a trusted name in Nova Scotia's construction industry since 1965. Based in Bridgewater, the company has built its reputation on delivering high‑quality ready‑mix concrete, concrete products, hardscaping materials, and aggregates backed by exceptional customer service, but is also recognized for the values on which it was founded: hard work, integrity, fair dealing, and a genuine commitment to people and community. With operations in Bridgewater, Chester, and Liverpool, and strong partnerships across its affiliated South Shore group of companies, South Shore Ready Mix continues to play an important role in supporting commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects throughout the province’s South Shore.

Role Description

Meridia Recruitment is proud to partner with South Shore Ready Mix in the recruitment of a General Manager to lead the organization's next chapter of growth and operational excellence.

Reporting to the President, the General Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for the business, ensuring the company continues to operate safely, efficiently, and profitably while building on a legacy of quality and customer service. This is a highly visible leadership role that blends managing a business with day‑to‑day operational oversight and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a respected Nova Scotia company.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the organization's operations, financial performance, and long‑term business su
• Develop and execute business plans that support growth, profitability, and operational excel
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team while fostering a culture built on accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improv
• Oversee ready‑mix production, fleet operations, plant maintenance, scheduling, and quality standards to ensure efficient and reliable opera
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory require
• Monitor key business and operational performance metrics and implement strategies to improve re
• Lead capital planning, equipment renewal, budgeting, forecasting, and resource alloc
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and industry partners while supporting business development opportun
• Support labour relations, workforce planning, succession planning, recruitment, and employee development initia
• Represent the organization within the community and industry while strengthening South Shore Ready Mix's reputation as a trusted pa

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing manufacturing, industrial, construction materials, aggregates, ready‑mix concrete, heavy equipment, or other relevant operationally intensive bus
• nesses.Strong business acumen with experience managing financial performance, budgets, and operational p
• lanning.A proven ability to lead through managers while building engaged, high‑performin
• g teams.Experience driving operational improvements, implementing process efficiencies, and managing organizational
• change.Strong relationship‑building skills with customers, employees, suppliers, and community stake
• holders.Knowledge of health and safety, environmental compliance, and operational risk man
• agement.Experience leading employee relations and workforce development init
• iatives.An engineering, business, operations management, or related educational background would be considered a

Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative and commercially minded leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational execution. You will join a respected organization with deep roots in Nova Scotia and play a key role in shaping its continued success while leading a dedicated team committed to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement. South Shore Ready Mix is proud to provide employees with the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a stable, well‑respected organization committed to quality, teamwork, and continued growth.

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Apply now to be considered for this great opportunity on Nova Scotia's South Shore!

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