Business Unit Manager
On-site · Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Hands-on Operations Manager to lead daily operations for a growing industrial business serving crane, rigging, heavy lift, and industrial equipment markets. Oversee production coordination, inventory management, scheduling, logistics, and customer support while developing operational staff and promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Establish and monitor operational KPIs to drive efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction; coordinate cross-functional activities between sales, operations, engineering, purchasing, and service teams; identify and implement best practices. Support business development, prepare quotations, review contracts, and assist in project execution from order entry through delivery. Serve as a technical and commercial resource for customers involving lifting, rigging, crane, or heavy equipment applications; participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry networking. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost control; monitor inventory and vendor relationships; contribute to strategic planning; drive margins and performance. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office; ability to read technical drawings and specifications preferred.
Required Qualifications
- 5-10 years of operational leadership experience in an industrial environment
- Strong commercial sales or customer-facing experience within industrial markets
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered
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