We Elevate... Quality of urban lifeDistrict Manager

Schindler Group•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We Elevate... Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contributes to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874. With Canadian Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Schindler Elevator Corporation specializes in latest-technology engineering as well as mechanical and micro-technology products designed and rigorously tested for comfort, efficiency and reliability. Schindler products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout Canada, including Scotia Plaza, Bay & Adelaide, Edmonton Arena, Calgary Airport, and Vancouver Canada Line.

Requirements

Post secondary education in business or engineering related field
5-8 years in elevator industry or related experience, or a similar industry which includes the sales and servicing of capital equipment, with at least 3-5 of those years in a management position
Proficient in MS Office
Analytical: ability to think conceptually to have impact
Coaching and Mentoring: ability to motivate and guide team members
Communication: Ability to articulate vision and communicate strategy across all levels of the organization
Leadership: Possess solid leadership skills
People Management: Ability to select, train, supervise and evaluate staff

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the management and leadership of offices in an assigned area (district).
Manage the district to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction, improved employee engagement, growth of the business and improved profitability.
Guide the sales effort within the district, for new installation, modernization, and existing installation sales.
Manage field operations activities, to ensure equipment is installed and services are delivered with maximum efficiency.
Ensure all administrative requirements are properly executed.
Provide leadership and direction to district employees to optimize engagement.
Manage direct reports through providing coaching, mentorship, guidance and constructive feedback to promote employee development.
Follow Schindler’s performance management process including conducting employee evaluations, setting objectives, and assessing results.
Create and execute career development plans for all district employees.
Oversee local labour relations to maximize productivity and performance.
Effectively communicate necessary information to keep employees informed of district initiatives, achievement of targets, and to resolve district issues.
Administer and execute an annual budget and business plan in alignment with the Vice President – Field Operations and Vice President - Finance, and within the guidelines of the Company.
Lead district activities to ensure business plan goals are met or exceeded.
Manage all field activities for the most cost effective results while meeting compliance and quality requirements.
Lead health and safety at a district level through driving a culture of safety in the field and ensuring health and safety policies, procedures and programs are actively adhered to and applied to the business.
Ensure safety training and communications are delivered in accordance with company requirements.
Support the investigation and review of major occupational incidents, worker’s compensation claims and product liability claims to identify root cause(s) and implement corrective preventative actions.
Participate in health and safety related activities including Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings and safety audits.
Lead the entire district sales effort, including supporting key sales negotiations and the development of sales proposals.
Identify and pursue major potential customers to drive and support strategic growth objectives.
Develop and maintain a strong relationship with key customers.
Represent Schindler in the business community.
Provide leadership for quality initiatives to ensure compliance with business obligations and customer requirements.
Guide administration activities, to ensure process effectiveness and ISO compliance.
Assure full utilization of Schindler systems and tools including compliance with established Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP) in all areas.
Ensure all branch activities are conducted in full compliance with Schindler’s Code of Conduct.