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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