Operations Manager, Integrated Customer Solutions (Fly in/Fly out - 14/14)

Grainger Canada

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 77,000 - 106,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and holidays

Life insurance

Employee Family Assistance Program

RRSP & Defined Contribution Pension

Professional membership fee assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Grainger Canada is seeking an Operations Manager, IC S, to provide day-to-day strategic leadership at the customer facility. The role focuses on building a high-performing team, delivering service excellence, driving profitable sales growth, and enabling continuous improvement for Grainger Canada’s mining client on site in Hope Bay, Nunavut.

You will report to the Market Manager, oversee 14 days on/14 days off FIFO from Edmonton with camp accommodations, and coordinate with cross-functional

Qualifications

Completion of post-secondary education, preferably in business management or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge of industrial and/or safety products is preferred.
Proven coaching, team building, recruitment, training and development experience with a hands-on management approach.
Strong leadership and communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Time management and ability to priorities tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient computer skills and ability to apply Grainger Canada operating practices.

Responsibilities

Lead frontline SSRs to deliver service excellence and profitable sales growth.
Supervise and manage the team, including recruiting, training and performance excellence.
Prepare quotes, contracts, and advise on pricing strategies with customers.
Monitor productivity and drive KPI achievement; ensure compliance with EHS policies.
Coordinate with customer and Grainger partners to optimize tool cribs, stores, and VMI opportunities.
Support CI initiatives and maintain knowledge of WHMIS and TDG regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Coaching

Recruitment

Training

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in business management or equivalent

Job description

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

About Grainger

Work Location Type: Onsite

About Grainger

Compensation

The base salary for this role ranges between $ 76,880 - $ 105,710, with eligibility for an incentive target of 5% which is contingent upon achieving both individual and company performance objectives.

The pay range above is not a guarantee of compensation but reflects the potential total compensation for this role at the time of this posting based on the assigned job grade. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as geographic work location, relevant experience and individual skills. The stated range is a reasonable estimate and may change over time; final compensation may fall above or below the range provided. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or discontinue its compensation and benefits programs at any time, in accordance with applicable law.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Principle Function

Reporting to the Market Manager, the Operations Manager, IC S will work at the Customer Facility providing day-to-day strategic leadership in building a high performing, engaged team who delivers service excellence, profitable sales growth, continuous improvement, to support Grainger Canada’s customer, and the contractors on site.

Work Location & Schedule

This is a fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) position out of Edmonton, AB supporting our mining client on site in Hope Bay, Nunavut. The successful candidate will work a 14 days on / 14 days off schedule, with camp accommodations provided during the work rotation.

All travel to and from the site is arranged and covered by the company.
While on site, you will reside in a fully serviced camp environment.

People Leadership

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrates, excels and leads front line team members in their understanding and commitment to the Grainger Principles.
Supervise and lead the frontline SSR’s in day-to-day operations to drive an exceptional customer experience
Supervise and manage team, including recruiting, training, motivating, and conducting the performance excellence program
Work with the SSR team with the preparation of customer quotes, contracts, and advise on pricing strategies
Monitor team member productivity and motivate team to reach company goals and objectives
Completion of BBSO with team members
Ensure compliance to the EHS plans and policies at site
- Ensure Team Member training is completed as per customer and Grainger requirements and the training records are retained/up to date and documented on the Training Matrix
- Ensure incidents are reported as per the customer onsite process
- Ensure team members are abiding by the best practices including housekeeping practices, inspections, completing FLHA’s - supervisors/managers are reviewing and signing off on the FLHA’s and records are retained at locations as per the company record retention schedule.
- Ensure Life Saving Rules are communicated to all team members and ensuring all team members are following the Life Saving Rules
- Ensure customer and Grainger EHS policies, procedures and guidelines, notices and bulletins are communicated and practiced/followed by all team members
- Ensure compliance of workforce with provincial regulations, codes and approved Grainger Canada operating practices
Other duties and responsibilities as required for the position

Business Leadership

Monitor productivity to ensure team members are achieving operational KPI’s
Participate in cadence of virtual and in-person meetings with customer business units to manage overall performance of the program
Work directly with customer on requirements within respective area (IE product additions to tool cribs/stores, New vending/VMI opportunities)
Engage Market and Program Manager for support on larger initiatives with customer
Work with GCAN Manufacturer Partners to coordinate tool crib visits with intentions of providing hands on product knowledge and training sessions with frontline team
Assist / guide new business installations from project management perspective
Liaise with national scanning and build center teams
Implement KeepStock solutions and provide ongoing support for customers and SSRs
Work with Branch Manager Onsite Operations to observe all aspects of the customer’s operations looking for opportunities to right-size solutions and improve ROI
May participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) Team meetings and CI on-site initiatives as required
Answer customer concerns with pricing, procurement, delivery, and product promoting Private Brands, NTS and eCommerce channels whenever possible
Maintain a well-rounded knowledge of products sold and transacting channels
Promote Company products and services to customers and provide substitutions where required
Contribute to the preparation/execution of annual operating plan including profitable sales, gross margins, expenses and earnings
Support Branch Manager in leading the 5S process to clean and optimize the branch. Utilize company best practices
Prepare reports on an as-needed basis to provide information to Branch Manager and provide management communication through Daily Service Meetings
Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance of WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, WCB/WSIB, and all related governing legislation
Other duties and responsibilities as required for the position

Preferred Education & Experience

Completion of post-secondary education, preferably in business management or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of industrial and/or safety products is preferred
Proven experience of effective coaching, team building, recruitment, training and development of a team, coupled with a hands-on management approach
Strong leadership qualities with good communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Proven skills in time management and ability to priorities tasks within a fast-paced environment
Proficient computer skills and aptitude
Understanding of local customer and market dynamics and requirements would be considered an asset

This role may require you to attend customers’ sites and adhere to safety requirements in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, as it relates to wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) on certain customer sites. This may include: a hard hat; steel-toed safety boots, clean shaven or trimmed moustache/beard in order to wear a close-fitted N95 mask or other required PPE. Details of these requirements will be provided during the recruitment process.

Some customers may have alcohol and drug screening policies for on-site contractors and vendors. You may be required to submit to such customer screening procedures as and when requested as a condition of being permitted on such sites.

Rewards And Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

DEI Statement

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.

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