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 also 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 be managing and maintaining financial targets to ensure the budgets in operating expense, 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 will include
- 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 (FAC) 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 will have the following experience and education
- 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
We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Program
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Benefit Dollars
- Generous Holiday & Vacation Program
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans
