Plant Manager

The Opportunity

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

The Role

• Communicate with key stakeholders and the ERS Leadership team, the optimal service scenarios to adopt in order to meet profitability objectives and commitments;
• Participate in project kick-off meetings in order to be informed of future projects;
• Communicate and implement strategies to minimize the impact on services (vacations, vacations, absences, overtime, lack of work, etc....);
• Ensure daily that the level of loadable and non-loadable hours is in line with the annual objectives established in the budget;
• Follow the daily financial report in order to remain in line with the annual budget;
• Monitor and control the workshop expense budget in order to meet the results expected when the annual budget is established;
• Help prioritize the various projects to achieve the best monthly return;
• Prepares disciplinary meetings, when required, and refers problem cases to the HRBP:
• Carries out performance appraisals and salary reviews for all employees;
• Participates in job interviews and selects the appropriate candidate in collaboration with the foreman of the department concerned;
• Ensures that programs, strategies, policies and procedures are implemented as prescribed by unit management;
• 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
• 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, implement effective & efficient work plans
  
  

The Candidate

Education: University / College Degree or Diploma and relative leadership experience

Work Experience: 4-6 years related work experience in a leadership role

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.

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

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