General Manager

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world.

With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond engineering advanced equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary: Responsible for leadership & management of the Concrete Molds business unit comprising of Engineering and Sales departments.  The General Manager will oversee the business unit's strategic & tactical goals of creating value added products by developing new designs and modifications that meet existing and future customer needs; managing resources to achieve high levels of customer service; and meeting financial objectives and revenue growth plan of the business unit as part of the greater Vancouver Operations team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the Concrete Mold Engineering department to effectively utilize engineering resources to complete projects on time and implement new products and cost reduction ideas in to designs.
• Directs the Concrete Mold Sales team to define project requirements and directs staff to complete them within time, cost, and quality specifications
• Builds trust & rapport with other functional departments to ensure that solutions are comprehensive and efficient
• Compiles department performance data and works with team to continuously improve.
• Maintains target margin on sales by conducing market research to set prices for major or strategic projects
• Develops sales strategy by identifying short-term and long-range sales forecasts
• Manages sales channel productivity by driving customer solutions and implementing programs to expand the sales pipeline
• Creates and conducts customized technical sales presentations and proposals for customers
• Improves safety, quality, and productivity for all aspects of Concrete Mold functions, including Engineering & Sales
• Maximizes productivity and consistency by using standards to improve existing solutions when possible
• Fosters quality improvements by conducting design reviews and inspecting pre-released designs, and maintains a sharp focus on error-proofing and problem solving techniques to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction
• Ensures a continuous line of communication between Concrete Mold Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs
• Contributes to Concrete Mold research and development, driving innovation and alignment to budget for 3-5 year growth targets.
• Collaborates with sales and marketing teams to utilize current information on industry trends, and competitors products in the development of new equipment designs and modifications.
• Directs Marketing to support product line
• Prepares department budgets and sales forecast and actively monitors bookings, backlog, and invoicing to ensure all business unit KPI are achieved.
• Development and continued training of Concrete Mold Engineers and Sales Representatives
• Travel 25-50%

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possesses strong management and problem-solving skills
• Solid strategic thinker who can facilitate efforts across multiple teams/departments
• Strong written and oral communication
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Possesses a high level of creativity, strong technical aptitude, and strong attention to detail
• Results oriented with a strong sense of ownership

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business preferred
• 5+ years management experience
• 5 years Industry and product experience
• Strong MS Office skills, Sugar, Lawson

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending