General Manager

Lafarge Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wholesale building materials seeks a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist for the Greater Montreal Ready Mix Market. The role encompasses profit and loss responsibilities, strategic development, safety leadership, and driving employee engagement. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in RMX and are driven, innovative leaders looking to contribute to a culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible Health & Dental benefits

Generous Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Access to mental health support

Service recognition awards

Perks & discounts

Support for career growth and development

Inclusive and collaborative work culture

Company-provided personal protective equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of RMX experience.
• Strong proactive leader able to drive results.
• Ability to develop effective internal and external relations.

Responsibilities

• Champions a proactive safety culture and engages in safety audits.
• Drives employee engagement through effective leadership.
• Oversees sales strategy and manages key accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist - Eastern Canada @ Holcim | Bilingual (English and French)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for the profit and loss contribution of the Greater Montreal Ready Mix Market while upholding all company commitments, and executing a culture that holds health & safety as a core value. Ultimately, the incumbent is to execute business strategy, operational and commercial business plans, and provide leadership to all organizational resources within the designated market area. Areas of responsibility include safety, sales, marketing, efficient operations/production. The incumbent proactively engages the support of the functional leaders and others to secure the long-term growth vision for the market area. They also ensure that all products and services that touch the customer meet Lafarge ECAN standards, support our sustainability targets and are delivered and produced in the most cost effective manner. The successful candidate will work on fostering employee engagement through communication of Vision, Purpose and our core values of Passion, Collaboration and Grit. Supports the development of innovations and digital solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Health & Safety Leadership : Champions a proactive safety culture through Critical Control Management and personal engagement in safety audits and corrective actions.
• Employee Engagement : Drives safe work practices and documentation through all staff levels via the HSEIP plan.
• Wellness Awareness : Recognizes and promotes the importance of employee wellness in overall safety and performance.
• Team Leadership : Provides coaching and development to foster growth, innovation, and collaboration within and across teams.
• Strategic Alignment : Ensures teams have clear vision and strategy aligned with company goals, using tools like Salesforce, Qlik, etc.
• Performance Management : Tracks team progress, addresses underperformance, and leads talent management efforts including hiring and termination.
• Operational Oversight : Directs concrete production and applies best practices to optimize plant operations and costs.
• Union & Labour Relations : Works with LR teams on union negotiations and fosters positive labor relations.
• Sales Strategy : Oversees consistent and accountable sales processes, ensuring compliance with Price Margin Management protocols.
• Customer Focus : Manages key accounts, drives customer satisfaction, and ensures accurate sales tracking and forecasting.
• Specialty Sales : Supports growth of the Volumetric Business and brand presence in Québec, emphasizing unique product offerings.
• Quality Management : Oversees quality control, legal aspects of incidents, and raw material sourcing to balance cost and quality.
• Market Intelligence : Gathers and communicates competitive insights to inform budgeting and strategic decisions.
• Financial Strategy : Runs and forecasts financial performance across two brands, improving margins through strategic operations.
• Innovation Culture : Promotes innovation within the team, especially with specialty and sustainable products like ECOPact.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Education: Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering preferred
• Additional Education Preferred: Field of Study Preferred: Business or Engineering
• Required Work Experience: minimum 10 years of RMX experience
• Required Training/Certifications:
• Required Technical Skills: Microsoft office, SAP
• Travel Requirements: 25%
• Additional Requirements:
• Strong proactive leader able to drive results
• Strategy thinking and tactical implementation
• Practical problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to develop effective internal and external relations
• Industry specific knowledge

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents, effective day one.
• A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life.
• Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning.
• Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges.
• Easy access to mental health and well-being support.
• Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions.
• Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services.
• Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities.
• Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits.
• An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves.
• A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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