President - Edmonton - Gilder Search Group

Description

Metier (Pacific Radiator Manufacturing Ltd) -Langley, BC, Canada

PRESIDENT

LOCATION: LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA OR EDMONTON, ALBERTA (ONSITE)

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Founded in 1985, Our client, Pacific Radiator Manufacturing Limited (the "Company"), specializes in the manufacturing of replacement copper‑br radiator cores and tanks for use in industrial equipment and vehicles. With over 55 employees, the Company's primary manufacturing facility is in Langley, BC and it operates a second manufacturing facility in Edmonton, AB. In 2024, our client was acquired by Petwin Bancorp Inc, a family office with private equity and real estate investments across North America.

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer while collaborating with subsidiary leadership teams, the President is responsible for the overall leadership, effective management and financial performance of the Company, while adhering to a high standard of ethics, business practices and regulatory compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION

• Develop the strategic plan in collaboration with the Board.
• Execute the strategy ensuring goals are met on time and within budget.

FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE

• Based on the strategic plan, achieve financial targets for the Company.
• Provide quarterly updates on budget to actual performance, including identification of any deviations and action plans.
• In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer of Petwin, lead the annual budgeting process.

OPERATIONS & SALES MANAGEMENT

• Lead and execute new business development initiatives to drive sustainable growth and market expansion.
• Foster long‑term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and ensure smooth production processes and timely delivery of products.
• Lead customer service operations and develop and maintain key customer relationships as well as resolve issues that are escalated from the team.
• Responsible for establishing a system for product pricing.
• Ensure the sales team is effectively managing current client relationships and meeting targets for new business for year‑over‑year revenue growth.
• Drive culture to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Ensure the process of Quality Assurance is created and established and each product is compared and documented before leaving the facility to the client.
• Meet with the operations, sales and accounting team to review performance and goals.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Ensure the Company's organizational culture is maintained and enhanced where required.
• Create the workforce strategy on an annual basis, including managing the relationship with unionized employees and the union.
• Responsible for the total rewards strategy to maintain engagement and retention.
• Responsible for creating the organization's succession plan and reviewing the plan on an annual basis to minimize any risks.
• Ensure a robust health and safety program is created and implemented through the organization.
• Lead the strategy for hiring and training production staff to ensure a smooth transition and develop and execute production schedules based on sales orders and distributor orders.
• Continue to foster a positive and ethical work environment to attract, retain, and motivate a diverse group of top‑quality employees at all levels, and ensure a high‑performing senior management team is in place.

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's degree (University or College) in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience may also be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in a senior management role, experience with manufacturing and with unionized workforces would be an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in production processes, with the ability to streamline and optimize operations for maximum efficiency and profitability.
• Proven leadership skills to develop and manage high‑performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to drive financial performance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience reporting to the Board of Directors would be an asset.
• Ability to operate independently, with a strong sense of initiative and a results‑driven mindset.
• A proven track record for year over year growth for an organization.

COMPENSATION

The successful candidate will have access to the company's existing compensation program, which includes competitive base pay and a health and wellness plan. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in a short‑term incentive program, based upon the achievement of annual goals as it continues to be set forth by the company.

TRAVEL

The successful candidate should be available to travel to both the Langley and Edmonton locations, as well as to other Petwin operations.

HOW TO CONNECT FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY

All interested candidates can send their resumes in Word or PDF format to: Raman Chohan @ or apply directly at

Posted: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Job # 304