ABOUT THE ROLEThis role is responsible for the profit and loss of the Eastern Ontario Ready Mix Market. You'll make sure we stick to all our promises and keep a strong health and safety culture. You'll be in charge of business strategy, operational and commercial plans, and leading all the market area's resources. Your main areas of focus will be safety, sales, marketing, and making our operations and production run smoothly. You'll work closely with functional leaders to help grow the market, ensure our products and services meet the highest standards, support our sustainability goals, and are delivered and produced cost-effectively. We want someone who can boost employee engagement by sharing our vision, purpose, and core values (Passion, Collaboration, and Grit), and who will support new ideas and digital solutions. WHAT YOULL ACCOMPLISHHealth & Safety Leadership: Champion a proactive safety culture.Employee Engagement: Drive safe work practices.Wellness Awareness: Promote employee well-being.Team Leadership: Coach your team to grow and innovate.Strategic Alignment: Make sure everyone's on the same page with company goals.Performance Management: Track progress and address any performance issues.Operational Oversight: Optimize concrete production.Sales Strategy: Oversee sales processes.Customer Focus: Manage key accounts and keep customers happySupport innovation, especially in sustainable products.Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOREducation: A bachelor's degree in business or engineering is preferred.Experience: You'll need at least 10 years of experience in the ready-mix concrete business.Skills:Strong leadership skills to drive resultsFinancial acumenStrategic thinking and hands-on implementationProblem-solving and analytical abilitiesExcellent people management skillsAbility to build good relationships internally and externallyKnowledge of the ready-mix concrete industrySoftware: Microsoft Office, SAPTravel: 25%Additional Requirements:Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ('PPE'), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. WHAT WE OFFERFlexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents, effective day one.A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life.Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning.Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges.Easy access to mental health and well-being support.Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions.Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services.Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities.Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits.An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves.A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environmentCompany-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job. We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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General Manager - Eastern Ontario