Vice President, Parts

25325 117 Avenue

Acheson, AB

T7X 6C2

**Vice President, Parts & Service**

**Responsibilities**
- Provide sound overall management of the Parts and Service team through effective leadership and prudent financial management.
- Strong financial acumen, analysis and managing of budgets and financials; setting financial goals and developing strategies for growth.
- Leading and promoting a work environment where the Safety and Health of all employees is paramount.
- Oversee and manage the development, documentation, and standardization of processes, procedures and standards to ensure clear direction of our Parts and Service departments.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices to enhance productivity and proficiency.
- Develop, execute and manage a robust supply chain strategy that aligns with Summit’s goals, ensuring optimal inventory efficiencies, cost-effectiveness and flexibility.
- In collaboration with the Parts and Service Managers, develop training programs for Employees for development and growth.
- Hosting weekly meetings of the Parts and Service teams removing roadblocks and resolving issues.
- Lead a dynamic team and promote effective teamwork, fosters communication within all Departments to enable ideas, decision making and collaboration.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Parts and Service Managers across all branches; provide guidance and support on hiring and retention strategies of employees.
- Development and management of a long term company-wide Parts and Service warranty strategy.
- Development and management of a standardized quoting system company-wide.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business and/or Operations Management.
- Minimum of 10 years of truck or trailer industry experience or equivalent
- Parts Manager or Service Manager experience is an asset
- Managing multi-branch and/or inter-provincial remote experience is an asset
- 8 years direct supervisory experience at a Senior level
- Ability to develop, implement and deliver on overall operational goals and objectives
- Demonstrate critical and strategic thinking skills, including decision making skills.
- Strong leadership and teambuilding skills - mentoring, coaching, training
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong presentation, written and oral communication skills
- Performs confidently with composure under pressure
- Maintains strong working relationships with staff, executive, and customers
- Excellent planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills
- Strong computer skills - especially MS Word and Excel
- **Other**:_
- Travel to branch locations as required.

**Why Choose Summit Trailers?**
- A competitive wage
- Group benefits including health, dental & vision
- Opportunities for advancement
- Strong team environment and family atmosphere

**More about us**:
Serving the Northern Alberta and British Columbia markets, Summit is your premier retailer of new and pre-owned trailers. Our dedicated Sales staff and top-trained Technicians are here to make our customers’ experience fun, easy and financially advantageous. Summit’s new HQ is a state of the art facility in Acheson completed in the fall of 2020.

**Come Join the Summit Family**

**Salary**: $120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Acheson, AB T7X 6C2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person