General Manager

Location: Guelph, Ontario

Stern Cohen is conducting a search for a General Manager on behalf of a client in the transportation industry.

The General Manager will promote the company and advocate, and represent the interests of members on various platforms. They will be called upon, as necessary, to assist members in the negotiation process and the implementation of (collective or individual) agreements relating to the transportation of milk and to represent them in any grievance procedure or arbitration. They will also analyze the concerns and needs of members to promote their common economic and social interests.

Responsibilities:

• Establish rapport and liaise with all stakeholders and appropriate Government Ministries and Agencies

• Represent the company at hearings, tribunals, functions and to the media

• Increase visibility of the company

• Provide consulting services and assistance to the transporters

• Negotiate with Dairy Farmers of Ontario on behalf of the transporters

• Work with the Dairy Farmers of Ontario on initiatives such as policy development and training of new drivers

• Prepare yearly budgets and present financial reports to the Board

• Anticipate issues or changes in the industry and develop and recommend strategies to prepare for them

• Managerial business and accounting functions

• Maintain regular contact with transporters and the Board of Directors

• Schedule and coordinate meetings and take minutes

• Attend relevant conferences and meetings

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the dairy/agriculture industry

• Understanding the rules and regulations of the transport industry would be an asset

• Strong presentation, influencing and negotiating skills

• Strategic capability to assess issues and their potential impact on the industry

• A solid understanding of financial, operational and management controls

• Sound judgment, excellent analytical skills and problem-solving solid identification and resolution skills

• Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships

• Business acumen

• Self-motivated, efficient, able to take the initiative and work independently with minimal direction

• Diplomacy and political savvy

• Proficiency in MS Office suite

• Demonstrated strong administrative and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Some travel is required

Interested applicants are kindly asked to include a cover letter and their resume and salary expectations. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact applicants who closely match our requirements.

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