General Manager Packaging
confidential
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
À propos
With the support of the President, and augmented by a strong, profitable Folding Carton business in Quebec, the General Manager will drive the division's performance, including financial health, operational efficiency, business development, culture and personnel leadership. Using a well-developed business acumen, ideally in folding cartons or a tangential business, this individual will own the P&L and work with the leadership teams to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and sales functions to enhance productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.
As the leader of the Toronto division, the General Manager will build a culture of performance, collaboration and innovation by energizing employees, building effective team-building to promote forward-thinking activities performance optimization. This role will ensure the business aligns with corporate objectives and guidelines, remains cooperative interaction with other Regions/Branches, while maintaining a fair level of independence. A strong focus will be placed on revenue growth, customer service & reliability, cost management and talent development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
P&L ownership for the Toronto Folding Carton division
Execute strategic and operational plans aligned with corporate objectives
Lead sales, customer service and operations and support HR and finance to ensure a cohesive operational unit
Foster strong relationships with key clients, vendors, and industry partners to support business growth
Drive process improvements to enhance quality, throughput, and cost efficiency to improve corporate performance
Coordinate and confer with staff to resolve operating problems and difficulties, and authorize department operational procedures within corporate framework
Identify and analyze information to give early warnings of potential problems and recommend corrective action
Promote a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement throughout leadership, mentoring, and professional development to direct and indirect reports
Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and corporate standards
Identify risks and opportunities for business optimization and growth
Drive talent management strategies to support succession planning and leadership development
Support integration efforts related to acquisitions or system rollouts if applicable
Collaborate across other divisions and departments to leverage scale and synergies
Contribute to the division's OPEX and CAPEX budgeting process
AUTHORITY
Direct employees - assign work; correct and discipline; evaluate performance; recommend new hires; recommend pay increases, promotions, and discharges
Set divisional performance objectives in line with strategic goals
Approve pricing, contracts, and customer quotations within defined thresholds
Propose and manage the annual budget and capital investment needs
Make critical decisions regarding day-to-day operations and resource allocation
Implement divisional policies consistent
PROFILE & COMPETENCIES
Proven leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally in folding carton, printing, paper converting or label manufacturing
Strong business acumen and results-oriented mindset
Hands-on operational approach with deep understanding of workflows and efficiencies
Superior communication and negotiation skills across organizational levels
Comfortable in both shop floor and executive-level environments
Highly organized with solid analytical, planning, and prioritization skills
Confident decision-maker with a calm demeanor under pressure
Strong focus on safety, people development, and customer satisfaction
Ability to lead by example and build a high-performance culture
REQUIREMENTS
10+ years of senior management experience in manufacturing; folding carton, print label or paper converting preferred
5+ years of direct work experience in a sales or operations management capacity, preferably in the folding carton OR a related industry
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or similar degree an asset
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Strong financial literacy and demonstrated ability to develop, read and interpret financial documents, KPIs, budgets, forecasts, etc.
Demonstrated success in growing revenue and improving profitability
Experience in continuous improvement initiatives
Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills
Occasional travel within North America may be required
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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