Operations Manager

EMCO Corporation; Regina; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wholesale distribution seeks an Operations Manager to ensure efficient and effective operations at the Profit Centre. This role involves supervising staff, analyzing performance data, and implementing operational strategies to improve productivity and profitability. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in management and strong analytical skills, contributing to a team-oriented environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of wholesale distribution experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervising teammates (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and train teammates at the Profit Centre.
• Analyze data to increase sales and improve operational efficiencies.
• Resolve customer, vendor, and carrier complaints quickly.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Analysis Skills

Education

College and/or University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management System

Job description

As an Operations Manager, you will ensure all business processes are conducted in the most efficient, effective, safe, and profitable manner. You will analyze and manage processes at the Profit Centre, solve problems, and continually strive to find the most effective methods for productivity improvements. You will be accountable for implementing change and training the teammates involved.

Additional duties will include:

• Supervise, schedule, and train teammates to ensure efficient, effective, and profitable operations at the Profit Centre.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, development, coaching, evaluation, and management of the Profit Centre Team.
• Analyze data and implement strategies to increase sales, improve operational efficiencies, manage assets, and increase ROI and profit sharing in conjunction with the Profit Centre Manager.
• Review daily sales reports and address issues immediately.
• Manage the annual physical inventory count; ensure it is done efficiently and accurately by evaluating inventory reports regularly.
• Resolve customer, vendor, and carrier complaints and disputes quickly and effectively.
• Understand and follow all safety regulations at all customer locations and at the Profit Centre.
• Safeguard and maintain all Profit Centre assets, including buildings, trucks, equipment, inventory, and receivables.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager.

Qualifications:

• College and/or University degree.
• A minimum of 2 years of wholesale distribution experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of supervising teammates (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity.
• Ability to create a positive team environment, training, and inspiring the team to achieve high customer satisfaction.
• High energy with strong communication skills to build relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates.
• Able to interpret performance data to determine efficacy of operations and adjust processes for maximum profitability.
• Ability to learn and operate applicable software systems used to process orders.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $62,000 - $82,000

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a discrimination-free, inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome applications from minority groups, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, neurodiverse individuals, and others who can contribute to the diversity of ideas.

Remote Work: Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills:

Six Sigma, Lean, Management Experience, Process Improvement, Microsoft Outlook, Analysis Skills, Warehouse Management System, Operations Management, Kaizen, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Retail Management

Experience: 2+ years

Vacancy: 1