Job Description

Drive. Transform. Succeed.
Are you a results-driven leader ready to take a national operation to the next level? Do you thrive in fast-paced, customer-focused environments where your decisions shape strategy, drive growth, and create operational excellence? This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact across Canada while leading a high-performing team and shaping the future of a thriving organization. If so, please review the information below and consider applying to compete for this transformative leadership opportunity.
COMPANY PROFILE
Our client, a leading Canadian supplier in the industrial sector, has engaged Charles Warren of Lock Search Group to conduct a confidential search for a General Manager- Canada. This critical leadership role will oversee and drive the company's Canadian operations, spearheading strategic growth, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture.
POSITION OVERVIEW
AsGeneral Manager- Canada, you will lead the region with vision and impact, driving transformative growth, operational excellence, and long-term organizational success. The ideal candidate is a seasoned senior executive with a proven track record of managing complex operations, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and delivering sustainable profitability. This role requires a strategic leader capable of guiding a cross-functional team in a specialized industrial environment while shaping the organization's future in Canada.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expand market presence and drive profitability through strategic initiatives and customer-focused solutions.
• Define and execute short- and long-term plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Build, inspire, and manage high-performing teams, with emphasis on recruitment, development, and performance management.
• Take full accountability for P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and responsible allocation of resources.
• Ensure daily operations run efficiently, with an emphasis on process improvement, quality standards, and productivity.
• Strengthen partnerships with clients, dealers, suppliers, and governing bodies to reinforce market positioning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience managing large-scale operations with full P&L accountability (

$20M). * Strategic thinker with proven ability to deliver top-line growth and margin improvement.

• Strong track record in business development, pipeline management, and consistent achievement of sales targets.
• Experienced people leader with demonstrated success in coaching, mentoring, and building accountable teams.
• Technical foundation, ideally supported by an engineering or industrial background.
• Familiarity with dealer networks and broad understanding of heavy equipment or related product portfolios.
• Skilled in establishing long-term partnerships with key accounts.
• Knowledge of go-to-market models, supply chain/material flow, and customer engagement in specialized industries
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Adaptable, decisive, and effective in fast-paced environments.
• Specialized exposure to hydraulics is considered advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities in English.

This role offers a rare opportunity to modernize operations, lead a seasoned team, and shape the strategic direction of a respected industry leader. You'll oversee the Canadian business, supported by a collaborative ownership group and an international network of leadership peers.
This position is ideal for a visionary leader ready to take charge of a growing national business with strong foundations and ambitious goals- someone eager to make a lasting impact on a company that underpins Canada's industrial sector. Interested?
Please send your resume to lead executive search consultant, Charles Warren by selecting the "Submit Your Resume" option and following required steps.
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 clients' needs and candidates' goals.

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