business general manager

Family Innovation Corp.; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plant propagation in Langley, BC, is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations, strategic planning, and team management. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience, preferably in agriculture or agri-business, with a strong focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The role offers a competitive salary and stock options, requiring immediate start.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 3+ years in a senior management role.
• Experience managing large-scale operations with seasonal fluctuations.
• Nice to have: Manufacturing or farming industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with goals.
• Ensure efficient day-to-day operations across departments.
• Lead, motivate, and manage department heads and staff.
• Monitor financial performance and profitability targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Financial Oversight

Customer Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a General Manager for one of our portfolio companies (BEVO Farms Ltd), a leading company in plant propagation, based in Langley, BC. The General Manager (GM) is responsible for overseeing the overall operations, performance, and profitability of the organization. This leadership role involves strategic planning, operational excellence, team management, and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement business strategies aligned with organizational goals. Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities. Set performance targets and oversee the development of annual budgets and business plans.
• Operations Management: Ensure efficient day-to-day operations across departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Production). Optimize processes to increase productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency. Oversee supply chain, inventory, procurement, and logistics (as applicable).
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and manage department heads and staff. Build a high-performance team culture, focusing on training, development, and retention. Conduct performance evaluations and support professional growth of team members.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor financial performance and ensure profitability targets are met. Review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts with the finance team. Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and handle escalated issues. Represent the company at external events, meetings, and industry forums.
• Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure compliance with provincial, federal, and agricultural regulations (e.g., WorkSafeBC, CFIA). Champion sustainable and environmentally responsible practices in line with company values.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 3+ years in a senior management role with greenhouse operations, agriculture, or agri-business (preferred).
• Proven experience managing large-scale operations with seasonal fluctuations and labour needs.

• Nice to have: Manufacturing industry-specific experience; experience working in the farming industry.

Salary & Employment Details

• Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 base salary with stock options
• Position Type: Permanent, full-time, in person
• Location: Langley, BC (On site; in-person work required)
• Start: Immediately
• Vacancies: 1

Language

English (preferred)

Facility & Work Location

Langley, BC — On site