Job Overview

Planning, organizing, leading and controlling  all manufacturing related activities of TimberPro Inc. (TPI). Responsible for the performance of departmental functions: Manufacturing, Materials Management, Quality Assurance, Production Planning, CapEx Planning, Human Resources, Facilities Management and supporting Manufacturing Engineering.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, and approves operating plans to achieve production and financial objectives, with accountability for budget control, labor and material efficiency, customer service, order fulfillment, employee relations, and effective workforce utilization.
• Manages Material Resource Planning (MRP), including inventory planning, accuracy, control, and optimization. Coordinates with major suppliers to ensure accurate forecasting, appropriate inventory levels, and reliable component availability to meet production requirements and future capacity expansion.
• Monitors performance against operating plans and standards, communicates results, identifies areas requiring corrective action, and recommends adjustments to achieve operational objectives.
• Develops and presents monthly performance reports as requested by Executive management.
• Develops and implements local policies and procedures consistent with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, OSHA standards, and Komatsu safety requirements, ensuring compliance and a strong safety culture.
• Establishes plant operating objectives and develops short- and long-term plans, budgets, financial forecasts, and resource requirements to achieve business goals.
• Provides oversight for plant cost control, cost forecasting, workforce planning, and facility and capacity requirements, identifying risks and implementing actions to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Reviews and approves the development and review of all TPI manufacturing budgets.
• Manages facility contracts and third-party service providers, including material disposal, plant and facility maintenance, uniforms, and other site services, ensuring cost, service, and compliance performance.
• Oversees plant budgeting, reviews departmental budget proposals, monitors spending, and authorizes expenditures within established approval limits.
• Reviews and approves major projects involving functional changes within TPI.
• Leads identification and implementation of new manufacturing technologies, automation, processes, and capabilities supporting TimberPro’s long-term operational strategy. Collaborates across Komatsu manufacturing operations to leverage best practices, technical expertise, and solutions that drive improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Consults with management responsible for policy or action, ensures compliance within areas of responsibility, and recommends improvements to policies and procedures.
• Establishes objectives and procedures governing assigned activities. Issues annual objectives to immediate subordinates and reviews objectives of TPI management.
• Builds and maintains an effective plant leadership team through selection, development, coaching, and retention of qualified personnel. Ensures clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability and supports compensation, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Leads and evaluates direct reports, coordinates activities across functions, identifies training and development needs, and takes appropriate personnel actions to ensure organizational performance.
• Maintains effective communication with employees at all plant levels, providing clear direction, timely feedback, and visibility to business priorities and operational performance.
• Ensures coordination across plant functions and other company organizations, resolving cross-functional issues related to new product development, workers’ compensation, inventory control, and operational performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Manufacturing, Engineering or Business Required. MBA or Masters in Engineering or Manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a GM of Operations in Manufacturing or similar experience.
• Sound administrative skills, well-developed management skills – principles and people.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all functions of the organization.
• Working experience in union and non-union environments.
• Experience with Material Management – Bills of Materials, Sourcing, Purchasing, and Inventory Management.
• Experience with new product development and transitioning those products into production.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel in order to gain profitability and strengthen the organization.
• Honest and trustworthy toward all members of the organization. Use discretion on matters of confidentiality.
• Portray an optimistic and positive attitude in dealings with peers and subordinates.