General Manager - Eglinton

General Manager - Eglinton

Date: 8 Mar 2025

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

POSITION OBJECTIVE(S):

The General Manager plans, organizes, directs, controls, and coordinates the operation and its major departments and directs the facilities and management team.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Supervise, monitor and coordinate the work activities of the management team.
2. Responsible for the overall performance of customer service, equipment reliability, business development, purchasing, finance, and property management.
3. Maintain current knowledge of interpreting and applying pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by Alstom Transport, the customer, or outside agencies.
4. Maintain proper records of operational and special budget.
5. Design and implement new policies and procedures.
6. Confirm the preparation of financial and administrative reports.
7. Control expenditures in accordance with budgeted amounts.

RELATED ACTIVITIES:

1. Participate in the performance evaluation and succession planning of personnel.
2. Supervise personnel to obtain maximum efficiency while applying the company’s policies and procedures.
3. Act as liaison between site and corporation.

SKILL FACTORS - Education/ Experience

1. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills.
2. Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internally and externally.
3. Knowledge of budgetary requirements and long-range planning.
4. 10 years of management responsibility in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
5. Must be able to use sound business judgement and influence people of all levels.
6. Strong interpersonal skills for training and coaching activities.
7. Working knowledge of MS Office package.
8. Proven leadership and successful communication skills.
9. Business travel may be required.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note:

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.