General Manager

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead manufacturing operations across two facilities. This senior leadership role requires a proven track record in plant operations, financial management, and team development.

You will oversee all major functions, drive profitability, support growth, including new product launches and higher production volumes, and mentor the current

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as General Manager in manufacturing.
• Proven full plant P&L ownership and financial management experience.
• Experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing (metal fabrication, welding, stamping, or assembly).
• Led multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing multiple plant functions and building leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and metrics.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall manufacturing operations across two facilities.
• Own plant P&L, budgeting, cost control, and financial performance.
• Drive profitability, productivity, efficiency, and capacity improvements.
• Oversee customer programs, new product launches, and production increases.
• Lead lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Maintain high safety, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and mentor the management team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Job description

General Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Salary: Up to $180,000 + Annual Performance Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Arrangement: On-site

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations across two manufacturing facilities in the Greater Toronto Area. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a results-driven manufacturing professional with a strong background in plant operations, financial management, and team development.

The successful candidate will oversee all major plant functions, drive operational excellence, improve profitability, and support significant business growth, including new product launches and increased production volumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall manufacturing operations, including Production, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, HR, Finance, and IT.
• Maintain full responsibility for plant P&L, budgeting, cost control, and financial performance.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve profitability, productivity, efficiency, and capacity.
• Oversee existing customer programs, new product launches, and production volume increases.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and mentor the existing management team, fostering accountability and strong leadership.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement strategies to achieve operational and business targets.
• Support long-term business growth while strengthening customer and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a General Manager in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of full plant P&L ownership and financial management.
• Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing, preferably metal fabrication, welding, stamping, or assembly.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing multiple plant functions and developing leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.