General Manager

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General Manager

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At

FANUC Canada Ltd.

we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace where individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported.

We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration. If you believe you are one of those talented people and are interested in being considered for a career at

FANUC Canada Ltd. , we invite you to apply today!

The

General Manager (Canada)

is responsible for leading and managing all activities for projects at FANUC Canada Ltd., either directly or through direct reports, for the day-to-day activities of the FANUC Canada subsidiary offices within the FANUC America Corporation (FAC) global strategy. You will need to provide employee/group leadership, management, and expertise to the team ensuring the highest level of employee engagement and customer satisfaction while meeting financial objectives.

You need to be a conceptual thinker with proven experience effectively leading, developing, and motivating teams made up of individuals from a variety of backgrounds. You'll also be managing and maintaining financial targets to ensure the budgets in operating expenses, revenue, and profit are met and/or exceeded. This role may include extensive travel to both client and FANUC Canada Ltd./FAC locations in addition to occasional extended hours of operation.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for FANUC Canada Ltd., ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and achievement of annual financial, customer, operational, and innovation KPIs

Manage all aspects of Canadian operations, including sales, proposal engineering, project execution, service, administration, and resource scheduling

Develop and implement strategic and operational programs to drive growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all departments

Lead and motivate a high-performing team, fostering employee engagement, career development, and alignment with company goals

Oversee human resources functions, including performance planning, evaluations, training, succession planning, and compliance with local employment laws in coordination with FANUC America HR and legal teams

Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, distribution partners, and integrators to support business development and customer satisfaction

Direct customer management activities, including contract administration, scope negotiation, project kick-offs, and resolution of scope changes

Ensure excellence in engineering and project execution, including performance tracking, close-outs, and implementation of lessons learned

Collaborate with FANUC America Corporation and FANUC Canada Ltd. to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with global strategies

Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting (sales, robot orders, profitability), cost control, and cash flow management

Support business development and proposal activities, including pre-sale strategy, proposal approval, and presentation

Drive customer and employee satisfaction, ensuring continuous improvement initiatives are implemented and aligned with organizational goals

Identify and resolve challenges proactively, ensuring timely decision-making and operational excellence

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; or equivalent, relevant experience

15+ years of leadership experience in industries of comparable scale and complexity to advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, or robotics

5+ years of experience leading or collaborating with cross-functional teams spanning engineering, execution, planning, marketing, and sales

Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and executing multiple projects concurrently

Extensive experience directing cross-functional leadership teams across multiple disciplines, geographic regions, and areas of technical and commercial expertise

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering, business, or related technical field

5+ years of senior executive leadership experience, including C-suite roles (e.g., CEO, COO, CTO), within complex industrial or technology-driven sectors

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans

Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management, Strategy/Planning, and Business Development

Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Robotics Engineering

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