Managing Director

ASSA ABLOY Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group in Winnipeg, Manitoba seeks a Managing Director to drive financial and operational performance across multiple business entities. You will translate strategy into annual budgets, oversee daily operations through General Managers, and ensure compliance with policies and external regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Management, at least eight years of leadership in manufacturing or service businesses, strong ERP and MS Office skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or a related field.
• Minimum eight years of leadership experience in manufacturing or service environments.
• Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow).
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the assigned business unit(s).
• Develop and execute a strategy to grow the business and optimize resources.
• Set tactical programs and KPIs for functions and reports; monitor results.
• Directly manage key functional leaders and drive talent development.
• Ensure delivery and quality of offerings to customers.
• Lead plant operations initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Engage in key customer activities and evaluate major investments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Management

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Job description

The Managing Director is accountable to attain financial and operational objectives, ensuring compliance with Company policies and external regulations. The Managing Director participates in strategic planning, with responsibility for converting strategy into actionable business plans and annual budgets. Directly and indirectly through General Managers, this role oversees daily business operations and business performance for multiple business entities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the assigned business unit(s)
• Ensure the creation and implementation of a strategy designed to grow the business and enhance utilization of human resources and production assets; communicate strategy and results to the unit's employees
• Ensure the development of tactical programs to pursue targeted goals and objectives; coordinate the development of key performance goals for functions and direct reports and monitor results toward KPI objectives
• Provide direct management of key functional leaders in the business unit(s); engage in key hiring and talent development programs
• Ensure overall delivery and quality of the company's offerings to customers
• Drive key initiatives in plant operations to achieve improvements in operational excellence
• Engage in key or targeted customer activities
• Evaluate and decide upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure, and talent
• Lead as a role model for behavior, communication, compliance, and furtherance of the company culture of servant leadership; mentor the organization in living the commitments on the Strategic Road Map
• Operate motor vehicle to travel locally between locations and to customer or vendor sites; may operate rental vehicles during out-of-town travel
• Performs other duties as required
• Regular attendance at the workplace is required
• Occasional travel, including some overnight travel by ground or air transportation, is required; some international travel may be required

Key Relationships

This is a managerial role requiring collaboration with other leaders within the Business Segment, and supervision of the site leadership team.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Competencies

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or similar
• A minimum of eight (8) years of comprehensive leadership experience; experience in a manufacturing environment and/or commercial installation/service business is preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, etc) as demonstrated by at least five (5) years of P&L accountability
• Proficiency in ERP systems to effectively extract and analyze supply chain, manufacturing, and sales data
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office products; proficiency at an intermediate level for both Word and Excel is essential
• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written (English)
• Valid Driver License and acceptable driving record
• Valid Passport and ability to travel internationally may be required

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a typical office environment; occasional visits to production and warehouse/yard facilities may be required.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions listed as job responsibilities and the physical activities below; reasonable accommodation(s) may be offered to assist qualified employees with disabilities in performing the essential functions.

• Sit for extended periods while operating phone and computer
• Traverse facility buildings and yard, both indoor and outdoor; navigate paved and unpaved surfaces and sometimes uneven or irregular terrain
• Frequently climb steps and stairs
• Occasionally stoop, squat, kneel, bend, and reach above shoulder-height and down to the floor
• Occasionally lift, carry (moderate distances), and push/pull up to twenty-five (25) lbs
• Operate motor vehicle and/or golf cart to travel between campus buildings and to alternate nearby locations

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.