Summary of Position
The General Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, growth, and profitability of the business, with full accountability for P&L; performance and day-to-day operations. This role will drive revenue and EBITDA growth, leads strategic expansion initiatives, builds high-performing teams, and ensures operational excellence across all functions. As the senior operating leader, the General Manager sets the standard for performance, uses data-driven decision-making, and delivers sustainable business results while strengthening the company's reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Business Management

Provide overall leadership and accountability for business performance, culture, and strategic direction

Own P&L; results, including revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, budgeting, and business planning

Lead the organization using data-driven decision-making, clear accountability, and continuous improvement

Operational Excellence

Oversee manufacturing, inventory management, quality, safety, maintenance, and production performance

Drive operational efficiencies, cost control, working capital management, and process standardization

Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, environmental, and health & safety requirements

Commercial Growth & Sales Management

Lead sales strategy, revenue growth, forecasting, and customer relationship management

Develop strategic partnerships with contractors, distributors, government agencies, and key accounts

Expand market presence through tender opportunities, new business development, e commerce, and U.S. market growth initiatives

Strategic Growth

Execute business expansion initiatives, including U.S. market entry and product qualification programs

Establish scalable processes, documented procedures, KPI reporting, and institutional business practices

Support audits, financial reporting, banking relationships, and ownership-level reporting

People & Culture





Identify the need for recruitment and retain high-performing employees and leaders

Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and performance excellence o Lead performance management, succession planning, and recommend employee development initiatives

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably within coatings, chemicals, building products, or industrial manufacturing

Proven P&L; accountability for a business or business unit with revenues in the $15M–$50M range

Demonstrated success driving revenue growth through government, municipal, institutional, or infrastructure related markets

Strong business development and account management skills, with a track record of winning and growing customer relationships

Experience selling to contractors and infrastructure-focused organizations, with the ability to build credibility across all levels of an organization

Strong operational and financial acumen, including budgeting, costing, margin management, and working capital oversight

Ability to lead across manufacturing operations, commercial functions, and strategic business initiatives

Compensation

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Performance-based annual bonus opportunity, linked to business profitability, revenue growth, and achievement of strategic and operational objectives

Long-term incentive participation tied to the creation of sustained business value and organizational success

Comprehensive benefits package and vehicle allowance

Cadre does not utilize AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. Cadre is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal prospect to all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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📌 General Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Cadre
📍 Ontario