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Job title: Assistant General Manager Location: Canada
About the client and role Our client, a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, is searching for an Assistant General Manager to support the leadership of two manufacturing facilities in Canada.
This position offers a clear succession opportunity, with the successful candidate being developed to take over the General Manager position.
Responsibilities Support the General Manager in leading the overall performance of two manufacturing facilities with approximately 170 employees. Oversee key operational functions, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, and Finance. Improve plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and operational efficiency. Develop a complete understanding of the business, including its customers, products, manufacturing processes, and commercial objectives. Support P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, capital expenditure, and financial decision-making. Control operating costs and improve efficiency within the recently acquired facility. Lead turnaround, restructuring, and continuous improvement activities across both locations. Drive improvements in manufacturing processes Build and maintain a positive, accountable, and performance-focused culture across both facilities. Communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and senior leadership. Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational performance, and future business growth. Work closely with the General Manager to prepare for progression into the full General Manager position.
Skills and Qualifications Previous leadership experience within automotive or industrial manufacturing. Strong experience in metal manufacturing Experience operating at Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager, Plant Manager, or General Manager level. Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with P&L, budgets, forecasting, and capital expenditure. Commercially minded, with the ability to understand how the business operates and make decisions that support profitability and growth. Experience leading operational improvement, turnaround, or restructuring initiatives. Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and drive accountability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to integrate into an established plant culture and build strong relationships across all levels of the business. Willingness and ability to oversee two manufacturing locations. Candidates should ideally be based locally or within a commutable distance of the facilities in Canada.
About CLM At CLM, we’re obsessed with creating a better executive search experience for our candidates and clients in the automotive industry. With over 25 years of international experience providing staffing solutions at C-Suite, Leadership and Management level, we go above and beyond to ensure your needs always come first.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are not physically able to respond to every candidate who applies. Please follow our CLM careers page for regular job updates, and we hope to support you with your next career move.
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At CLM, we connect industry-defining leadership talent with the companies driving transformation across Manufacturing, Energy, and Technology.
These industries are evolving rapidly, converging around sustainability, electrification, and cutting-edge technology. From electric vehicles to renewable energy to the chips that power them all.
Originally founded with a deep specialism in the automotive sector, our growth has followed the technology curve, expanding into clean energy, battery storage, and semiconductors as they’ve become essential to global progress.
Whether we’re supporting a high-growth scale-up, a global OEM, or a Tier-1 supplier, our mission is the same:
- Deliver exceptional leadership hires
- Deepen our clients' competitive edge
- Build long-term, trusted partnerships
Whether building executive teams, advising on succession planning, or securing mission-critical hires, we deliver with pace, precision, and a clear understanding of the business and technical demands at play.
For our clients, that means proactive executive search backed by real market knowledge and an understanding of the entire ecosystem.
For our candidates, it means opportunities that aren’t just jobs, but stepping stones to industries where their expertise will shape the future.
CLM. Leadership search for the future of Manufacturing, Energy, and Technology.
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About the role
Job title: Assistant General Manager Location: Canada
About the client and role Our client, a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, is searching for an Assistant General Manager to support the leadership of two manufacturing facilities in Canada.
This position offers a clear succession opportunity, with the successful candidate being developed to take over the General Manager position.
Responsibilities Support the General Manager in leading the overall performance of two manufacturing facilities with approximately 170 employees. Oversee key operational functions, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, and Finance. Improve plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and operational efficiency. Develop a complete understanding of the business, including its customers, products, manufacturing processes, and commercial objectives. Support P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, capital expenditure, and financial decision-making. Control operating costs and improve efficiency within the recently acquired facility. Lead turnaround, restructuring, and continuous improvement activities across both locations. Drive improvements in manufacturing processes Build and maintain a positive, accountable, and performance-focused culture across both facilities. Communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and senior leadership. Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational performance, and future business growth. Work closely with the General Manager to prepare for progression into the full General Manager position.
Skills and Qualifications Previous leadership experience within automotive or industrial manufacturing. Strong experience in metal manufacturing Experience operating at Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager, Plant Manager, or General Manager level. Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with P&L, budgets, forecasting, and capital expenditure. Commercially minded, with the ability to understand how the business operates and make decisions that support profitability and growth. Experience leading operational improvement, turnaround, or restructuring initiatives. Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and drive accountability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to integrate into an established plant culture and build strong relationships across all levels of the business. Willingness and ability to oversee two manufacturing locations. Candidates should ideally be based locally or within a commutable distance of the facilities in Canada.
About CLM At CLM, we’re obsessed with creating a better executive search experience for our candidates and clients in the automotive industry. With over 25 years of international experience providing staffing solutions at C-Suite, Leadership and Management level, we go above and beyond to ensure your needs always come first.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are not physically able to respond to every candidate who applies. Please follow our CLM careers page for regular job updates, and we hope to support you with your next career move.
Not the right fit? Search for Assistant General Manager jobs in Ontario, Canada
About CLM Search
At CLM, we connect industry-defining leadership talent with the companies driving transformation across Manufacturing, Energy, and Technology.
These industries are evolving rapidly, converging around sustainability, electrification, and cutting-edge technology. From electric vehicles to renewable energy to the chips that power them all.
Originally founded with a deep specialism in the automotive sector, our growth has followed the technology curve, expanding into clean energy, battery storage, and semiconductors as they’ve become essential to global progress.
Whether we’re supporting a high-growth scale-up, a global OEM, or a Tier-1 supplier, our mission is the same:
- Deliver exceptional leadership hires
- Deepen our clients' competitive edge
- Build long-term, trusted partnerships
Whether building executive teams, advising on succession planning, or securing mission-critical hires, we deliver with pace, precision, and a clear understanding of the business and technical demands at play.
For our clients, that means proactive executive search backed by real market knowledge and an understanding of the entire ecosystem.
For our candidates, it means opportunities that aren’t just jobs, but stepping stones to industries where their expertise will shape the future.
CLM. Leadership search for the future of Manufacturing, Energy, and Technology.