Operations Manager

About Us:

With over 60 years of industry experience, Gescan has 29 branches located across Western Canada. At Gescan, we leverage our strong global resource base, our local expertise, and our family-oriented values to deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the Position

Please note we are open to this position being based out of either Edmonton or Calgary . The primary focus is to ensure our customers receive the best possible experience when interacting with our company. Ensure that every process is timely, accurate and seamless with a passion for continuous improvement. Set Operational goals to ensure alignment with business unit Management to create a clear focus and direction for desired results. Responsibilities • Health and Safety – Ensure company health and safety standards are met.
• Ensure staff work together to achieve optimum efficiency and meet management’s operational and process objectives. Regular reviews with the Business Unit Leader of key performance indicators and dashboard results.
• Improve efficiency and reduce waste in all aspects of OPCO operations.
• Define, monitor and analyze metrics used for measurement and continuous improvement. Includes adherence to 5S methodology.
• Customer Visits – Obtain direct feedback from our customers (personal and surveys) and use this to improve our ability to deliver exceptional service.
• Audit – Conduct branch operational audits and work with Branch Managers/Supervisors to implement changes required to achieve a level of success. Follow up with branches on all external branch audits.
• Work in Process Inventory Accuracy – Achieve 85% inventory accuracy through cycle counting, variance analysis and process improvement.
• Scorecard/Checklist – Set targets, ensure results are analyzed and targets are met.
• System Expertise – Be a system expert and resource. Responsible for all system access (SX, WISL AND RF guns).
• Equipment – ​​Ensure all warehouse and office equipment is maintained and in good condition. Create a replacement schedule to minimize annual fluctuations in capital investment.
• Manage fraud and theft risk by assessing needs and developing and implementing controls. Be vigilant and work with management to respond quickly to potential breaches.
• Manage and prioritize operational reports for review by Operations and branch staff.
• Work with IT for computer and office equipment requirements. Ensure alignment with other OPCOs. Education & Training • University/College degree with a specialty in Operations Management an asset.
• Six Sigma or LEAN certification preferred. Experience • 5 years previous experience in Operations required.
• 2 years minimum Management experience required.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Social Media:

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Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit .

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit .

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.