Operations Manager

Wajax; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Product training through manufacturers

Exclusive discounts with manufacturers

Award-winning wellness program

Job summary

Wajax in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking a branch leader to drive strategic and operational vision, mentor staff, and manage budgets to meet company targets. You will ensure safe, productive operations and collaborate with inventory/purchasing to meet customer demand.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Management or equivalent. Strong focus on performance improvement, mentoring, and customer service within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business and/or Management or relative experience
• 3-5 years relevant work experience
• experience working with budgets, analyzing reports and developing targets

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer annual budgets and monthly updates
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement and promote best practices
• Ensure staffing plans reflect high performance, mentoring and development
• Work with Inventory Planning and Purchasing to meet customer demand and service levels
• Manage branch personnel performance, safety, training and customer service
• Fulfill orders and inquiries within parts and cost expectations
• Meet with Managers and Supervisors to design and implement work plans

Skills

Budgets

Reporting analysis

Target setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Management

Job description

Accountable/responsible for leading, directing and mentoring Branch employees in the achievement of the strategic and operational vision set by Wajax. Manage branch operations to achieve company targets and to ensure branch activities support a safe and productive atmosphere.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and administer annual budgets and monthly updates
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement and promote best practices
• Ensure that the overall people/staffing plan for the operation/branch reflects high performance, bench and succession planning, consistent mentoring, and employee development
• Work with Inventory Planning and Purchasing to ensure that parts inventory levels meet customer demand and service levels meet customer expectations
• Manage branch personnel performance, safety, training and customer service
• Work with customers, suppliers, and co-workers to fulfill orders and inquiries within parts and cost expectations
• Meet with Managers and Supervisors to design and implement effective and efficient work plans

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor Degree in Business and/or Management or relative experience

Work Experience:

3-5 years relevant work experience

Knowledge:

experience working with budgets, analyzing reports and developing targets

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights Include

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

Compensation

Base pay $97,000.00-$120,000.00 per annum plus Annual Incentive Bonus. Pay may vary based on skills, expertise, and performance, and is a component of the total rewards package.

This is a current replacement vacancy.

Wajax does not use AI powered recruitment processes.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

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