General Manager - Fabrication

Salit Steel; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Salit Steel seeks a General Manager to lead the Stelcrete Division and Fort Erie Rebar, driving sustainable profitability with an entrepreneurial mindset. You will oversee strategic planning, procurement, fabrication, project delivery, and customer relationships, ensuring top-quality reinforcing solutions and cross-functional alignment.

Reporting to the President, you will foster a safety-first culture, guide high-performing teams, and maintain strict compliance with environmental and governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field; executive leadership experience considered.
• 7+ years in manufacturing/steel fabrication ops management.
• Direct leadership in rebar fabrication or related construction-supply sectors preferred.
• Strong strategic vision and financial acumen.
• Proven ability to balance strategy with execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth initiatives and align with executive leadership.
• Oversee end-to-end operations from procurement to delivery.
• Maintain safety-first culture and regulatory compliance.
• Develop high-performing cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

People development

Financial acumen

Crisis management

Stakeholder relationships

Safety culture champion

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the President, Rebar, the General Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Stelcrete Division and the Fort Erie Rebar business. Operating with an entrepreneurial mindset, the General Manager manages the business driving sustainable profitability, fostering cross-functional alignment, and positioning the organization for long-term market leadership.

The General Manager oversees the complete commercial and operational lifecycle, from business development and procurement to fabrication, project management, and final delivery. By maintaining rigorous operational discipline and cultivating a safety-first culture, the General Manager builds high-performing teams capable of delivering reliable, high-quality reinforcing solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Growth & Customer Relationships

• Identify opportunities for deeper market penetration, expanded product offerings, and new commercial channels.
• Lead strategic short- and long-term business planning in alignment with executive leadership.
• Oversee marketing initiatives for assembled rebar products and accessories targeting the pre-cast concrete industry.
• Build and maintain key customer relationships, participating in strategic client discussions and ensuring service standards exceed expectations.

Operational & Financial Management

• Streamline business operations through continuous process improvement, workflow optimization, and best-practice implementation.
• Lead the annual operational budgeting process across production, procurement, maintenance, engineering, and capital investments.
• Oversee quality control systems to protect product standards, reduce rework, and ensure complete end-to-end customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all business activities adhere to legal, regulatory, environmental, and corporate governance standards.

Health, Safety & Environmental Stewardship

• Champion a continuous safety culture across all operations, driving proactive behaviors to achieve zero injuries.
• Ensure full compliance with Salit Steel's Health & Safety program, environmental regulations, and local safety standards.
• Lead by example through regular shop floor presence, safety reviews, hazard resolution, and team mentorship.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary team across sales, inventory, production, and administrative functions.
• Establish clear performance objectives, conduct regular career development discussions, and maintain transparent accountability standards.
• Foster a collaborative, positive workplace culture grounded in performance management and transparent communication.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial), Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline. Equivalent executive-level operational leadership experience will also be evaluated.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience leading operations in a manufacturing, steel fabrication, heavy production, or construction-supply environment.
• Direct leadership experience in rebar fabrication, pre-cast concrete manufacturing, or structural steel operations is strongly preferred.
• Strategic Vision & Financial Acumen: Thinks holistically about commercial opportunities, market dynamics, and operational cost drivers to create sustainable value.
• Operational Leadership & Execution: Balances big-picture strategy with relentless execution, applying continuous improvement principles to maximize productivity and quality.
• People Leadership & Talent Cultivation: Inspires, coaches, and holds diverse teams accountable while establishing clear expectations and transparent communication channels.
• Resilience & Crisis Management: Maintains sound judgment, poise, and decision-making clarity under pressure in a fast-paced, industrial manufacturing environment.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Builds trust and alignment quickly across clients, executive leadership, suppliers, and frontline shop workers.

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