Operations Manager

1 week ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Wajax Full time

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.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- 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.

**\\ Together we get more done.


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