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General Manager
Thessalon
Executive and Management,
General Labour
POSTED:
2 weeks ago
Employer:
Maple Ridge Aggregates
ES Job ID:
5314
Closing Date:
February 25, 2025
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
General Manager:
Maple Ridge Aggregates is looking for a hard-working, self-motivated employee with a proven record of safety and reliability to fill the position of General Manager in the Thessalon, Ontario Area. This Full-time position reports directly to the Vice-President and comes with competitive wages, a pension, and a benefits package.
JOB DUTIES:
- Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the organization.
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, contractors, and industry stakeholders.
- Oversee business development activities to identify new business opportunities, clients, and markets.
- Lead, mentor, and manage staff, including supervisors, drivers, equipment operators, and construction teams including an active role in the recruitment, training, evaluation, and discipline of workers.
- Schedule and manage all logistics for efficient and effective delivery of materials and services.
- Manage all aspects of specific projects including customer relationships and customer service.
- Balance strategic planning with the ability to engage in work directly with the team to improve customer service, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.
- Manage the fleet of equipment including working with the shop on a scheduled maintenance program and renewal strategy.
- Co-ordinate and work with other divisions to efficiently schedule and perform work across Thessalon and the surrounding area.
- Establish financial and administrative controls, working with yearly budgets, forecasting, and pricing.
- Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor operational performance against goals to ensure that progress is continual, and that corrective actions are being implemented.
- Meet regularly with internal leaders and stakeholders to foster team cohesion and facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units.
- Set and demonstrate a strong business ethic that supports our values in dealing with employees, suppliers, and customers.
- Display professionalism toward our company and customers.
- Work in accordance with all internal, client and regulated health and safety policies, procedures, and/or regulations, including both wearing and enforcing the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Work out of town, evenings and weekends as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned by Vice-President.
Maple Ridge Aggregates is looking for a hard-working, self-motivated employee with a proven record of safety and reliability to fill the position of General Manager in the Thessalon, Ontario Area. This Full-time position reports directly to the Vice-President and comes with competitive wages, a pension, and a benefits package.
JOB DUTIES:
- Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the organization.
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, contractors, and industry stakeholders.
- Oversee business development activities to identify new business opportunities, clients, and markets.
- Lead, mentor, and manage staff, including supervisors, drivers, equipment operators, and construction teams including an active role in the recruitment, training, evaluation, and discipline of workers.
- Schedule and manage all logistics for efficient and effective delivery of materials and services.
- Manage all aspects of specific projects including customer relationships and customer service.
- Balance strategic planning with the ability to engage in work directly with the team to improve customer service, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.
- Manage the fleet of equipment including working with the shop on a scheduled maintenance program and renewal strategy.
- Co-ordinate and work with other divisions to efficiently schedule and perform work across Thessalon and the surrounding area.
- Establish financial and administrative controls, working with yearly budgets, forecasting, and pricing.
- Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor operational performance against goals to ensure that progress is continual, and that corrective actions are being implemented.
- Meet regularly with internal leaders and stakeholders to foster team cohesion and facilitate resolution of issues/problems between business units.
- Set and demonstrate a strong business ethic that supports our values in dealing with employees, suppliers, and customers.
- Display professionalism toward our company and customers.
- Work in accordance with all internal, client and regulated health and safety policies, procedures, and/or regulations, including both wearing and enforcing the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Work out of town, evenings and weekends as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned by Vice-President.
Required Skills:
Education:
- University Degree or Diploma in relevant field or equivalent experience is considered an asset.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the construction, mining, or transportation industry.
- Minimum 3 years' experience managing or supervising staff.
- Valid G class driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in leading operations in a customer-focused environment.
- Ability to manage risks and adapt to unexpected changes.
- Strong leadership skills, with prior experience managing teams of 20+ employees.
- Solid Business Acumen, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Direct experience in trucking operations, pits and quarries, equipment installations, and route dispatching is highly valued.
- Proven ability to work well in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong sales and negotiating skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a cheerful outlook and providing exemplary customer service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal staff and external stakeholders.
- An ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach.
- Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
- Intermediate computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Ability to adapt to last-minute changes as dictated by the needs of our customers.
- University Degree or Diploma in relevant field or equivalent experience is considered an asset.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the construction, mining, or transportation industry.
- Minimum 3 years' experience managing or supervising staff.
- Valid G class driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in leading operations in a customer-focused environment.
- Ability to manage risks and adapt to unexpected changes.
- Strong leadership skills, with prior experience managing teams of 20+ employees.
- Solid Business Acumen, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Direct experience in trucking operations, pits and quarries, equipment installations, and route dispatching is highly valued.
- Proven ability to work well in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong sales and negotiating skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a cheerful outlook and providing exemplary customer service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal staff and external stakeholders.
- An ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach.
- Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
- Intermediate computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Ability to adapt to last-minute changes as dictated by the needs of our customers.
Requirements:
Perks & Benefits:
- Extended Health Benefits including dental and life insurance
- Company pension
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Competitive Salary
Maple Ridge Aggregates is a division of Ethier Sand & Gravel Limited.
- Extended Health Benefits including dental and life insurance
- Company pension
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Competitive Salary
Maple Ridge Aggregates is a division of Ethier Sand & Gravel Limited.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted to [email protected]. By applying to the e-mail address, your application becomes available to managers immediately. Interested candidates should include a cover letter and resume.
At Ethier Sand & Gravel we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Ethier Sand & Gravel welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, and all will be given consideration for the position, but only those that are selected for interviews will be contacted.
Posting Date: February 11, 2025
Expiry Date February 25, 2025
At Ethier Sand & Gravel we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Ethier Sand & Gravel welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, and all will be given consideration for the position, but only those that are selected for interviews will be contacted.
Posting Date: February 11, 2025
Expiry Date February 25, 2025