General Manager - Operations

Irving Equipment is a leading and well-established heavy lift and specialized transport company, renowned for its diverse fleet of mobile and crawler cranes, SPMTs, and other specialized lifting and transport equipment. With a rich history and commitment to excellence, we continue to be a driving force in the industry, delivering exceptional services to our clients in Saint John, New Brunswick, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and several other branch locations in Atlantic Canada.

We are currently experiencing a period of steady growth and are looking to add a talented leader to our growing company in the role of GENERAL MANAGER, based in Saint John, NB.

As the ideal candidate you are a STRATEGIC and OPERATIONAL leader who thinks in broad terms, sees issues from new perspectives, and demonstrates a unique ability to simplify the complex. You are a hands-on, dynamic LEADER with the ability to ENERGIZE and INSPIRE the team to take-action and ACHIEVE common goals.

The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategic plans to drive the company's growth and maintain its position as an industry leader.

Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring the efficient utilization of our diverse fleet and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Financial Management: Drive financial performance through effective management of P&L, budgeting, cost control, and revenue generation.

Team Leadership: Inspire and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in a unionized environment.

Client Relationship Management: Cultivate, grow and strengthen client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and uphold the highest standards of safety across all operations.

Your qualifications ideally include:

· Proven experience in a leadership role within the heavy lift and specialized transport industry preferred.

· A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field with a professional designation. An MBA is considered a strong asset.

· Minimum five (5) years of experience leading an operation.

· Commercial experience with large industrial customers.

· Union experience considered an asset.

· Demonstrated experience improving processes to drive practical business outcomes.

· Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of managing financial requirements, deadlines, and priorities.

· Building and fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external.

· Demonstrated ability to spot exceptional talent and nurture the growth of the next generation of leaders for the company.

We offer you:

· Unlimited opportunities to grow your career. We invest in continuous professional growth through strong career development programs.

· A competitive compensation package as well as excellent benefits including a flex health and medical plan, life and disability insurance, RRSP Plan with Company Match and more.

· Assistance with relocation to the Saint John, NB, and surrounding area.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $62,074.00-$66,360.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint John, NB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person