Job Description
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Canadian Appliance Source is seeking a hard-working and dependable new addition to its operations management team. As an integral member of our team, you will provide support to the COO in the day to day operations of the business! In the beginning the successful candidate will spend time learning in depth multiple departments at CAS. As the person gains knowledge, and internal systems, they will begin to work in coordination with department heads not only on existing day to day activities, also new projects as they arise.
At CAS, we are committed to our craft and commitment to our customer service excellence through our unique boutique shopping experience. Our desire for constant improvement is what has allowed us to set the standard in the appliance industry and awarded us a top spot for 2022 Best Places to Work.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary starting at $110,000 (commensurate with experience)
Company Paid Benefits Upon Hire: Extended Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and Disability Insurance
Paid Training Period & Unlimited training opportunities
Discounts and Perks available only to CAS employees
Discounted memberships for GoodLife and Énergie Cardio
Opportunity to work side by side with highly skilled and knowledgeable managers company-wide
Seasonal Company Social Events with a FUN team!
Day-to-Day Tasks:
General
Workplace actively practices a lean management approach
Encourage efficiency in various departments including but not limited to operations, warehouse, delivery, customer care, sales, and aftersales
provide costing analysis
Maintain and introduce cost control measures
Ability to develop, analyze, and evaluate
Responsible for the checks and balances both operationally and financially
Create and promote operational efficiency
Create/improve operational systems and best practices
Develop comprehensive optimization plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones.
Monitor Optimization progress, identify potential risks or issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Organize regular meetings with stakeholders to provide updates on the optimizations status/milestones and solicit feedback.
Act as a liaison between all relevant departments to identify new optimization opportunities.
Track and analyze results to prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, summarizing performance, key insights, and recommendations for improvement.
Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing processes, and strategies
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, strategic partners, and internal stakeholders.
Attention to detail and accuracy, comfortable with validating specs and measurements
People Management
Hire, train, and performance manage for all areas of the business
Ability to supervise, delegate, and provide hands on work as needed
Be the point of contact for all leaders on projects, change management, direct reports
What you bring to the table:
7+ years in a leadership role where you could directly impact company results, preferably in multi unit environments
Experience in a fast paced, multi responsibility role and strong operations management background
Extremely Organized with a high degree for attention to detail
Strong Leadership/People Management Skills
Ability to understand and implement technology quickly
Strong negotiation and communication skills; able to communicate with all levels of the organization
Expert time management skills and the ability to work under time constraints
Project management experience
Strong leadership record with the ability to influence and build relationships
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Results focused leader that consistently drives for best outcome
Strong analytical and organizational abilities, including problem solving and the ability to work with ambiguity
Must be able to build trust and rapport with business partners, confronting and resolving issues and ability to overcome resistance
Effective verbal, presentation and written communication skills
Ability to travel nationally within Canada
A valid driving license is required
Own personal vehicle for local travel
Position is on-site at Head Office five days a week
Required Skills:
Creative problem solving
Adaptability to changes
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong understanding of big and bulky challenges
Experience working with interdepartmental projects
Ability to identify all potential challenges and collaborates with stakeholders to address concerns or anomalies
Please read the qualifications and the tasks carefully before applying. Only successful candidates will be contacted however, we thank you for your interest.
This role may also be referred to as Business Process Improvement Manger, Continuous Improvement Manager, Project Development Manager, Assistant General Manager, Business Development Manager, Chief of Staff (COO Office), or General Manager (COO Office) in other related industries.
Canadian Appliance Source is an equal-opportunity employer. We uphold and respect the requirements set forth in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) and its associated standards and regulations. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process, please notify us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Store discount
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Where did you learn about this opportunity? (Indeed, LinkedIn, Referral, Sponsored Ad, etc)
This is an operational focused position, are you still interested?
Experience:
Multi-store operations management: 7 years (preferred)
Leadership: 7 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person