General Manager, Production and Distribution - Ottawa, Canada - The Universal Group

The Universal Group

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you a strategic General Manager who is passionate about people development with an excellent track record optimizing results? Are you driven about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?

The Universal Group has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager of Production and Distribution to join our Operations team for our Eastern Region (Quebec and Ontario).

We deliver on our purpose through our core values of being passionate, driven, and authentic.

The Company

The Universal Group is a full-service Traffic Control company driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members.

Our people embrace our core values of being 'Passionate, Authentic, and Driven' in everything we do and in every decision we make, everyday.

They are the fabric of who we are and without question the reason for our success and continued growth. The safety of our team members, and the public, is what drives us every day.

As the largest traffic control supplier in Canada, we are the industry leaders in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic Equipment Rentals & Supplies, and Occupational Health & Safety Training.

Who You Are

As the General Manager, you will manage a team of employees, drive business performance, enhance productivity, drive growth of the company, participate in annual budgeting exercises, and be committed to continuous improvement and to develop strategies to enhance efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.

What you will do:

_ Leadership and Strategy_

Develops and provides expert guidance on manufacturing operational programs in alignment with corporate strategic plans, vision, and mission.
Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and optimal use of resources and materials.
Ensures that decisions and project plans, such as those for staffing, development, organization, facilities management, procurement of raw materials and hardware as required are in line with the organization's business plan and vision.
Participate in strategic growth projects including acquisitions and their subsequent integration.

_ Occupational Health & Safety_

Leads and ensures all OH&S safety policies and protocols are adhered to by all personnel.

_ Manufacturing, Production and Equipment Distribution_

Leads and directs the production and procurement of traffic signs and equipment including customer service, sales, and rentals.
Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
Implements and manages quality assurance and safety within the facility.
Responsible for supplier and customer relationships for the quality of products delivered including being ontime and on budget.

_ Finance & Human Resources_

Annual forecasting, which includes preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures and analyzing variances, following up with initiating corrective actions.
Provides manufacturing and production leadership to the team including planning, supervising, scheduling, and ensuring manufacturing principles are applied to maximize output.
Works alongside HR Business Partners to support recruitment and retention, performance management, merit increase cycles, continued training and development, progressive discipline, and any other related human resources programs and/ matters.

Perks & Benefits

A large, growing company with room for promotion
Extended healthcare benefits available after probation
An RRSP matching plan (if applicable)
Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

Minimum 710 years' experience in a similar manufacturing, production, and warehousing role with a track record of progressing scope of responsibility.
Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification is highly desirable.
Minimum 3 years' experience at a director level, leading teams, with full P&L responsibilities.
Must have proven leadership and people management skills and the ability to motivate others.
Bilingual in English and French is preferred

Why Universal Group?

The Universal Group is rapidly growing as we are expanding our business across other Canadian provinces, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our growth.

Our company is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and you will be able to own your role.

As an integral part of the Human Resources Team at The Universal Group, you will receive a competitive base salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for further education and development.

The Universal Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any