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General Manager Manufacturing
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19 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
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17 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
General Manager Manufacturing
Ottawa ON On-Site $180000 to $200000 bonus & car allowence
An established Ottawa manufacturing operation is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead the business through its next stage of growth and operational performance.
This is an operations-first leadership role for someone who understands how to run a manufacturing facility the people the numbers the processes and the day-to-day decisions that keep an operation performing well.
With an established team in place the incoming General Manager will have the opportunity to build on a strong foundation while identifying opportunities to improve performance strengthen processes and support the continued growth of the operation.
What Youll Be Responsible For:
- Provide overall leadership and direction for the Ottawa manufacturing operation with accountability for P&L and site performance
- Partner closely with production and operational leaders to ensure safety quality service and productivity objectives are achieved
- Identify opportunities to improve processes efficiencies workflow and overall operational performance
- Review operational and financial results using data to identify trends challenges and opportunities
- Oversee pricing and market-related activities in partnership with the Finance team
- Develop coach and support the facilitys management team while building accountability across the operation
- Ensure resources labour and production capacity are aligned with business requirements
- Work cross-functionally with Finance and other areas of the organization to support business planning and decision-making
- Maintain a visible presence within the facility and stay connected to both day and afternoon shift operations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and help position the Ottawa operation for its next stage of growth
Youre an experienced manufacturing leader who understands both the operational and financial sides of running a facility. Youre comfortable on the production floor equally comfortable reviewing a P&L and know how to work through an established leadership team to improve you bring:
- Progressive leadership experience within manufacturing operations ideally at the Plant Manager Operations Manager General Manager or similar level
- Experience with P&L ownership budgeting operational planning and performance management
- A strong track record of improving manufacturing processes productivity and operational efficiencies
- Experience leading and developing managers and operational teams
- Strong commercial judgment including exposure to pricing costing and market considerations
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership
This is an established operation with an experienced management team already in place and the opportunity for a thoughtful transition with current leadership.
The organization offers a competitive executive compensation package performance-based incentive and additional executive benefits with flexibility to recognize the experience of the successful candidate.
For a manufacturing leader who enjoys improving operations developing strong teams and having genuine ownership over business performance this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an established Ottawa operation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume in confidence to:
All applications and inquiries will be treated confidentially.
Required Experience:
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