Operations Manager

Reliance Home Comfort • Cambridge, ON

13h • Onsite

About The Position

By joining Reliance as an Operations Manager, you’ll become an important team member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless – join us!

Requirements

• 3-5 years of progressive experience overseeing a field operations team required
• Knowledge and technical experience within the HVAC and/or water heater industry is required
• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation), interpersonal skills along with innovative thinking and problem solving skills
• Highly motivated to succeed with the ability to build team spirit, motivate team members and encourage collaboration
• Professional negotiation skills with the ability to influence and drive change
• Strong initiative to drive results with speed of implementation
• Strong ability to develop effective relationships with team, internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to challenge the status quo and help drive change

Nice To Haves

• Gas Fitter 2 or 313D license would be an asset
• Sales experience and a demonstrated ability to meet sales quotas would be an asset
• Demonstrated results in driving process control, productivity/quality improvement
• Experience in a management role within a unionized environment is an asset

Responsibilities

• Learn and grow as an important part of a team that cares about Reliance and its customers.
• Collaborate with the all local Manager(s) to plan, budget and deliver on P & L targets
• Ensure staffing plans are forecast, updated and delivered to maximize customer service and meet our service commitments
• Measure, monitor and drive achievement of all Operational metrics and provide appropriate reporting and analysis
• Lead and support the development of a Growth through Install mentality that drives customer satisfaction and future business growth
• Coach and manage a team of Technical professionals to maximize their performance, engagement and achievement of objectives
• Identify opportunities for establishing relationships with Independent HVAC Installation Contractors.
• Drive excellence through our 3rd party partners by finding, selecting, and negotiating agreements with partners who are committed to Reliance’s strategy and goals. Manage these relationships to ensure these vendors deliver on all our key metrics and standards
• Perform regular reviews of cost, quality, safety and productivity metrics, setting plans and executing these effectively to drive optimal performance of Operations team and 3rd party partners through goal setting, observation, coaching and reviews
• Partner and collaborate with other stakeholders (i.e. Quality, Project Management, Training, HR, Regulatory) to continually improve team performance
• Drive ‘destination of choice’ for team members, customers and 3rd party partners by setting a standard of service excellence and engaging team members/3rd party partners to support this standard
• Deliver prompt and efficient resolution to customer inquiries/complaints
• Ensure exceeding install gross margin

Benefits

• The tools you need to succeed – including the tools for the job and fully stocked trucks as well as ongoing skills training and professional development programs
• Competitive wages with opportunity to earn additional commissions and bonuses
• Fully paid tuition and apprentice leave top-up for eligible Team Members
• Consistent work with a predictable and stable work schedule
• A variety of perks for high-performing Team Members including the chance to win and be part of our annual President’s Club trip to a tropical destination

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed