General Manager - Manufacturing

The General Manager will provide overall leadership and management of the company's manufacturing operations, business performance, employees, and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will ensure operational efficiency, profitability, customer satisfaction, employee development, continuous improvement, and achievement of the company's strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and engineering, combined with business and management experience. The individual should be comfortable working at both the strategic level and directly with Production, Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Maintenance, Sales, and other operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the organization.
• Develop and implement operational and business strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee manufacturing, quality, maintenance, shipping, tooling, and administrative functions.
• Monitor production, labour, quality, delivery, and operational performance.
• Establish, monitor, and improve departmental KPIs.
• Develop and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase profitability.
• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, labour efficiency, and production capacity.
• Work closely with Engineering, Toolroom, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve operational issues.
• Ensure production capacity and resources are aligned with customer requirements.
• Review capital expenditure requirements and make recommendations regarding equipment, technology, and facility improvements.
• Develop and maintain appropriate production planning and scheduling processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, employment, environmental, and other applicable requirements.
• Lead and develop management and supervisory teams.
• Support recruitment, employee development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, process optimization, and technological improvement.
• Represent the company with key customers, suppliers, industry partners, and other stakeholders.

Technical / Manufacturing Skills

The ideal candidate should have a strong working knowledge of:

• Manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Metal stamping, spring manufacturing, tooling, machining, or related manufacturing processes.
• Manufacturing machinery, tooling, dies, and equipment.
• Engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Materials and material selection used in manufacturing.
• Production planning and scheduling.
• Quality control and quality assurance systems.
• Equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Manufacturing cost analysis and productivity measurement.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Process improvement and manufacturing optimization.
• Production capacity planning and resource utilization.
• Management & Business Skills
• Strategic planning and business development.
• Financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• KPI development and performance management.
• Operations and production management.
• Project management.
• Supply chain and inventory management.
• Customer and supplier relationship management.
• Change management.
• Employee development and succession planning.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Tool and Die, or a related field is an asset.
• Extensive hands-on experience in tool and die making/tooling within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong experience in metal stamping, presses, dies, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing management experience, preferably in a metal stamping, automotive, or tool and die manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing teams and managing supervisors and skilled trades personnel.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality control, maintenance, tooling, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand tooling and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong mechanical and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or similar methodologies is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and make practical, timely decisions.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Leadership role with significant responsibility and opportunity to contribute to the company's continued growth
• Collaborative and hands-on manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to lead operational improvements and develop manufacturing processes and teams

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume outlining their manufacturing management and tool and die experience.

Commercial Spring and Tool Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work Location: In person