Job Description

Position Overview

The General Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of a leading manufacturer of grain moving and storage equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, productivity, and quality across multiple departments including Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement. The General Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and ensure that projects and customer commitments are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight Lead and manage the Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and Procurement departments to ensure alignment with company goals. Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to department managers and teams. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Operations Management

Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the production cycle. Coordinate cross-departmental activities to meet project schedules and customer requirements. Monitor KPIs to track productivity, quality, and cost performance, and implement corrective actions as required.

Strategic Planning & Improvement

Collaborate with senior leadership to set operational goals and long-term strategies. Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and workflow optimization. Lead Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence initiatives.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with quality standards, industry regulations, and customer specifications. Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action processes to improve product and process quality.

Supply Chain & Procurement

Oversee supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and procurement activities. Ensure materials and components are available to support production schedules and customer deliveries. Develop and monitor supplier performance metrics.

Logistics & Project Delivery

Ensure timely delivery of equipment and components to customers and project sites. Optimize logistics planning and inventory management. Collaborate with teams to resolve bottlenecks and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree an asset). 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or heavy equipment industries, preferably in agricultural equipment. Strong knowledge of operations management, supply chain, engineering processes, and quality systems. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple departments. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives and deliver results. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

Competencies

Strong leadership and team development skills. Analytical and data-driven decision-making. Customer-focused mindset with commitment to quality and on-time delivery. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
Lambton Conveyor Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation is available as required under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person