Job Description

Company Overview

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to over $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today! Find out more at our website.

Position Description

Title: SVP & General Manager, ECP
Department: Executive Leadership Team
Status: Salaried
Position Location: Flexible - but requires regular presence in Truro, Nova Scotia
Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to operating sites (including India) and customer locations

Overview

The General Manager position has overall P&L responsibility for the ECP (Engineered Coated Products) division, which generates ~$200M in sales with strong profit margins and includes operations in both North America and India. Specifically, this position directs and coordinates all functional areas of the ECP business including Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, R&D and Marketing and is responsible for shaping and driving strategy and performance. In addition, the General Manager aids the CEO and administrative officers in formulating and administering organization policies and developing strategy by performing the essential duties and responsibilities personally or through subordinate managers.

Principle Accountabilities

• Shapes short-term and long-term strategies (sales, product development, operational and supply chain) to maximize profitable growth and value of the business.
• Direct and coordinate all division activities drive execution against business strategies and achieve business objectives for top line growth and profitability.
• Participates in formulating and administering company policies.
• Analyzes sales, profitability, costs, waste, operations and forecast data to determine department/division progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Engages with Chief Executive Officer and Sr. Management Team to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.
• Oversees all manufacturing operations and reviews operating reports to resolve operational or manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays and to meet future growth.
• Shapes and oversees strategic projects to ensure they are completed on time, on budget and with expected outcomes.
• Reviews and supports R&D and Sales to oversee design concepts with existing and/or new technology to be used for new or existing products or improvement that will support cost reduction, safety customer requirements and market growth.
• Reviews operations and plans to meet requirements for sales planning and to ascertain manufacturing or outsourcing requirements to develop new markets.
• Reviews and approves preparation of accounting analysis: for budgetary planning and implementation, production efficiency, financial reporting, budgetary planning, and submittal for capital expenditures.
• Manages and directs staff management in Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain and Human Resources. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable laws.
• Travels to key trade shows, customer facilities, and ECP operations, engaging with people, staff, sales, professionals, and customers that drive the business forward.
• Direct the preparation of operating budgets and proposals for capital expenditure and investments in infrastructure, technology, equipment, systems or other assets and resources.
• Develop and mentor division leadership to ensure a motivated and high performing team. Assess organizational strength and weaknesses, inclusive of creating and executing plans to close capability gaps, as identified.

• Master\'s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior Engineering or Finance or Production Management experience required preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to key customers, senior management, public groups, and/or board of directors, as well as plant operators.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knows how to align an organization around strategy and translate into tactical actions which drive performance. Can create an empowering, energizing culture where employees are committed to achieving goals. Has experience building and developing high-performance teams, fostering collaboration, and providing clarity. A known developer of talent through tooling up, succession planning and recruiting.
• Able to successfully lead a global footprint of operational activities. Displays the ability and knowledge to manage a diverse workforce across a variety of business cultures.

Intertape Polymer Group