Egility
Empower Growth in a Thriving Metal Manufacturing Firm
Are you a visionary operational leader ready to drive transformation?. Do you excel in mentoring teams, streamlining processes, and elevating business performance?. If so, this is the opportunity for you!
About the Company
Our client is a leading North American metal manufacturer serving key industries such as automotive and architecture.
With over 30 years of success, they operate across five facilities and employ 750+ professionals, continuously driving innovation and excellence in metal manufacturing.
Why does the opportunity exist?
The company is seeking a General Manager for their Brampton production facility and Mississauga facility with over 250 employees. This pivotal leadership role will build efficiencies and steer the facility toward growth and profitability.
Mandate
The General Manager will have overall P&L accountability for the Brampton and Mississauga Division and will be responsible for steering it toward achieving its vision and strategic growth targets. This mandate includes two key components:
- Operational Excellence: Generate significantly higher manufacturing performance by building an operating culture rooted in best-in-class manufacturing methods and continuous improvement.
- Revenue Growth: Drive commercial performance by growing revenue from existing customers while strategically planning to attract new ones.
The ideal candidate is a smart, hands-on, detail-oriented leader who can coach plant team leaders and functional managers to enhance quality, delivery, and commercial performance through effective performance management and innovative, low-cost solutions.
The Impact you will have:
The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a robust track record in operations management, business development, and performance optimization within complex manufacturing environments.
They seamlessly integrate high-level strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution to drive superior results, overcome industry challenges, and foster a culture of innovation.
What distinguishes this leader is their unique ability to inspire and elevate teams. Through decisive leadership and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, they cultivate an environment of excellence, accountability, and operational precision. Their strong relationship-building skills enable effective cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between production performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic growth objectives.
By implementing innovative process improvements and best-in-class manufacturing practices, this leader will drive operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and fuel revenue growth.
With an owner’s mindset and a proactive, results-driven approach, they will catalyze transformation—delivering measurable impact across operational performance, customer relationships, and overall business success.
What we are looking for:
To be considered for this impactful role, candidates must possess the following qualifications and experiences:
1. Overall: 15+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations management, ideally within the extrusion, oil & gas, or metal manufacturing industries.
2. Leadership: 3 to 5 years of experience in a General Manager role with direct oversight of sales and business development functions. A proven track record of successfully leading and motivating teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
3. Financial Acumen: Strong financial and cost management skills, with a demonstrated history of meeting operational and financial goals.
4. Education: A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Quick Facts:
- Employees: 650+
- Revenues: $700M+
- Ownership: Private Equity
- 5 yr. Growth Rate: 20%
- Reports into: CEO
- Reports: 6+
- In-person in GTA
Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations.
We recognize the value of a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skill sets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019, and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
Due to the high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description.
Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.
