General Manager
- Reference Number
- CS58054556
- Date Posted
- 06/05/2026
- Province
- Ontario
- City
- Tillsonburg
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Salary Range
- $140 000 /yr
The General Manager is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the activities of employees engaged in the Stamping/Assembly departments at Marwood. Included in the department responsibilities are the Maintenance, Tooling, Shipping/Receiving, Material Planning and Plant Quality departments for the plant.
What They Offer:
- Salary: Competitive salary $130 – $160K and bonus program
- Job Type/Shift: Permanent Direct Hire Full-time
- Benefits: Comprehensive Benefit package, Pension Plan, Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Extended Health care package, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program and many other perks.
What You'll Do:
- Provide leadership for developing and directing manufacturing and plant initiatives for plant activities
- Ensure that all employees are able to understand and demonstrate all job competencies as indicated in the employee's job description
- Assist the Director of Operations and other department managers when deciding on production issues related to equipment and machinery
- Ensure the New Employees Orientation Program within the department
- Ensure all Legal Employment Due Diligence Compliance requirements are met
- Facilitate appropriate career development and training plans for staff, and maintain appropriate records and documents related to training
- Improve production standards through process and plant layout improvements within the plant, using internal and external support
- Completion of business cases to support additional capital equipment for plant improvements
- Schedule staff and resources for regular and overtime to meet customer requirements
- Support the requisition of raw materials and equipment for the department
- Work closely with the Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Engineering and Tooling departments to identify and resolve all production-related problems
- Support all departments when launching new products in the department
- Create and implement repeatable scoring metrics for all manufacturing and production operations for process improvements and employee development
- Responsible for the shipping and receiving of materials within the operation
- Advise HR on employee performance issues and labour utilization requirements
- Maintain confidentiality and advise Senior Management on all important issues
- Inform all department members of relevant information through periodically scheduled departmental meetings
What We're Looking For:
- Five (5) years plus production/auto marts experience in stamping and/or assembly
- Direct knowledge of manufacturing methodologies, including inventory control, control of required labour levels and equipment utilization
- Excellent communication skills for the development of employees and interaction with internal and external customers and suppliers
If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today! This position is immediately available.
Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.
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Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative at 226-546-3337.
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Job Snapshot
- Date Posted
- 06/05/2026
- Job Category
- GL - Manufacturing
- Location
- Tillsonburg, ON
- Job Type
- Permanent