Vice President

Job Description : VP/GM MATERIALS CANADA Line Of Business: RMC (Ready-Mix Concrete) Department: Operations Primary Location: Edmonton-AB Pay Class: Salaried Exempt Job Posting: The Role The VPGM position is based in Edmonton, Alberta. This role reports directly to the Canada Region President. This position provides strategic direction and development in all aspects of the business including: safety, long and short-term profitability goals, market growth, cost management, capital investments, compliance, asset management, and performance management Nature of the Role The Vice President/General Manager will provide strong, energetic leadership for Lehigh Hanson and direction to the Northern Alberta and Northeastern BC materials businesses. · Full P&L responsibility for the business unit. · Create and execute the vision and business strategy for the area of responsibility. · Establish clear standards and utilize key performance indicators to consistently achieve long term goals and short term objectives. · Identify acquisition or strategic growth opportunities to further strengthen the Materials business · Maintain awareness of market conditions and the impact on the business, adjusting strategies and tactics as needed to achieve results. · Manage all aspects of the operation to deliver production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources, while ensuring high ethical, safety, and environmental standards. · Oversee commercial management of the business. · Proactively manage Safety & Health of employees to continuously improve the H&S performance · Develop, coach and manage the area staff. Responsible for staffing, performance evaluations, and employee development · Participate as an active member of the Canada Region Integrated Business Team (IBT) team. Essential Experience And Skills · Proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of construction materials businesses. · Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. · Established credibility within the construction materials industry with a proven record of commercial success. · Excellent technology aptitude and experience with manufacturing systems and software as well as customer applications. · Strong people and culture manager with a track record of building bench strength, leading leaders, and maximizing the impact of the organization. · Entrepreneurial spirit combined with prudence. (i.e. consideration of long-term risks and opportunities). · Highly developed organizational influence and negotiation skills. Preferred Experience And Skills · MBA · General Management What We Offer · Competitive compensation package and paid time off vacation policy, benefits, and pension plan · Annual Bonus and company vehicle · Opportunities for training, development, career growth within a global organization · A diverse, inclusive, supportive, and innovative work environment with best in-class people Work Environment · Role operates in an office and manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions. · Our pre-employment process includes: reference checks, a medical including drug & alcohol testing, and a criminal record and drivers abstract check may be required.

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