General Manager - Molds

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world.

With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond engineering advanced equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary: Responsible for leadership & management of the Concrete Molds business unit comprising of Engineering and Sales departments.  The General Manager will oversee the business unit’s strategic & tactical goals of creating value added products by developing new designs and modifications that meet existing and future customer needs; managing resources to achieve high levels of customer service; and meeting financial objectives and revenue growth plan of the business unit as part of the greater Vancouver Operations team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the Concrete Mold Engineering department to effectively utilize engineering resources to complete projects on time and implement new products and cost reduction ideas in to designs.
• Directs the Concrete Mold Sales team to define project requirements and directs staff to complete them within time, cost, and quality specifications
• Builds trust & rapport with other functional departments to ensure that solutions are comprehensive and efficient
• Compiles department performance data and works with team to continuously improve.
• Maintains target margin on sales by conducing market research to set prices for major or strategic projects
• Develops sales strategy by identifying short-term and long-range sales forecasts
• Manages sales channel productivity by driving customer solutions and implementing programs to expand the sales pipeline
• Creates and conducts customized technical sales presentations and proposals for customers
• Improves safety, quality, and productivity for all aspects of Concrete Mold functions, including Engineering & Sales
• Maximizes productivity and consistency by using standards to improve existing solutions when possible
• Fosters quality improvements by conducting design reviews and inspecting pre-released designs, and maintains a sharp focus on error-proofing and problem solving techniques to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction
• Ensures a continuous line of communication between Concrete Mold Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs
• Contributes to Concrete Mold research and development, driving innovation and alignment to budget for 3-5 year growth targets.
• Collaborates with sales and marketing teams to utilize current information on industry trends, and competitors products in the development of new equipment designs and modifications.
• Directs Marketing to support product line
• Prepares department budgets and sales forecast and actively monitors bookings, backlog, and invoicing to ensure all business unit KPI are achieved.
• Development and continued training of Concrete Mold Engineers and Sales Representatives
• Travel 25-50%

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possesses strong management and problem-solving skills
• Solid strategic thinker who can facilitate efforts across multiple teams/departments
• Strong written and oral communication
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Possesses a high level of creativity, strong technical aptitude, and strong attention to detail
• Results oriented with a strong sense of ownership

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business preferred
• 5+ years management experience
• 5 years Industry and product experience