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General Manager (Operations & Program Execution)

Canada, Windsor and Chatham 120000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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Job Title: General Manager (Operations & Program Execution) Location: Windsor and Chatham, Ontario About The Company: Advanced manufacturer and engineering solutions company working in highly regulated, high-performance industries including nuclear, defence, medical, and space systems. Our work supports mission-critical equipment where precision, safety, quality, and innovation are essential. Position Overview We are seeking a General Manager to lead and run our Canadian operations, with a focus on aligning sales, engineering, and production into a disciplined, high-performing operating system. This role is responsible for controlling work intake, enforcing execution discipline, and ensuring the business operates in a structured, predictable, and profitable manner. The successful candidate will act as the central decision-maker across day-to-day operations, ensuring the right work is taken on and delivered effectively. This is a hands-on leadership role for a builder-operator who can impose structure, drive accountability, and lead execution in a complex, project-based manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Own day-to-day business performance, including delivery, throughput, and profitability
  • Control and align work intake with production capacity to ensure achievable commitments
  • Drive execution of complex, high-reliability projects from quote through delivery with strong governance and accountability
  • Oversee and enforce project management frameworks, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management
  • Ensure all work is delivered on time and within budget, with clear ownership of schedule adherence and cost performance
  • Establish and monitor financial controls, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis in coordination with the CFO
  • Implement and maintain performance metrics and reporting systems to track delivery, financial performance, resource utilization, and quality outcomes
  • Ensure robust quality management systems are maintained and continuously improved in alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO, nuclear QA programs, aerospace quality standards)
  • Oversee shop floor operations, including workforce planning, labour utilization, and productivity optimization
  • Ensure equipment, tooling, and infrastructure support safe, efficient, and high-quality production
  • Enforce alignment between sales, engineering, and production teams, resolving conflicts and setting priorities
  • Establish and lead a structured operating rhythm, including regular production and project reviews focused on decisions and performance
  • Drive accountability across all functional leaders (sales, engineering, production) for delivery and results

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Aerospace, or related), or a degree in related field
  • MBA considered an asset
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or project-based environments
  • Demonstrated success managing complex, custom, or project-driven operations
  • Strong background in program or project management methodologies
  • Proven experience with financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
  • Experience overseeing shop floor operations and technical production environments
  • Working knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, CSA N299, AS9100 or equivalent)
  • Proven track record of delivering work on time, within scope, and on budget
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or PMP certification considered an asset
  • Strong operational leadership and decision-making capability
  • Program and project execution discipline
  • Financial oversight and cost control
  • Cross-functional leadership and alignment
  • Accountability and performance management
  • Systems thinking and process implementation
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
  • Confidence to make decisions and push back when required to protect business performance

Nice to have

  • MBA considered an asset
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or PMP certification considered an asset

What we offer

  • Competitive executive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health and benefits plan
  • Opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects across multiple advanced industries
  • A collaborative environment focused on accountability, execution, and continuous improvement

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