Regional Operations Manager

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Kaycan has an exciting career opportunity for a Regional Operations Manager for the Atlantic territory to join our Operations Management team.

This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

What's the job?

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Regional Operation Manager is responsible for the direction and leadership of the assigned Branches.

This role includes guiding the Branch Operations Managers in practices, which include warehousing, inventory control, building maintenance, fleet maintenance, health and safety, personnel training and employee development.

The incumbent must have extensive knowledge in order to perform all transactions and activities originating from the front desk and warehouse, as a result, providing superior customer experience.

• Ensuring exemplary customer service is provided to all internal and external customers.
• Lead, direct and motivate a team
• Develop and implement new operational and warehousing strategies for creating or enhancing processes and procedures to improve branch performance
• Travel to branches on a regular basis to perform audits in order to review Building Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance and Health and Safety policies
• Travel as needed with the Regional Sales Managers to visit large account customers
• Actively participate in training new Warehouse Personnel (Lead Hands, Supervisors)
• Support the Branch Operations Manager is achieving or exceeding Branch specific Performance Targets
• Work with the Branch Operations Manager to show Y vs. Y improvements
• Review the Inventory Matrix with the Branch Operations Manager, Sales & Supply Chain
• Work closely with branch leaders as well as the sales team to continuously review the open order reports
• Communicate with the branch sales team on a regular basis to effectively resolve issues as required
• Train Branches on warehousing of new products and best practices (example : KWP, KP)
• Improve organizational processes, and work to improve quality, productivity and efficiency at a branch level
• Address any health and safety concerns and ensure branches are compliant to company and provincial safety standards
• Work closely with the inventory department to perform counts when required

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What do you bring?

5 - 10 years warehouse experience (in a shipping and receiving environment)

Skills Required :

• Leadership, lead by example
• Understanding policies, planning and strategy
• Ability to develop, implement and review company policies and procedures
• Ability to oversee budgeting, reporting, planning and auditing
• Understanding of necessary legal and regulatory documents (audits)
• Ability to address problems and opportunities for the company.
• Ability to build relationships with other team members and other branch personnel
• Ability to negotiate with vendors
• Conflict management skills
• People management skills
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Good planning and innovative mind
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to lift 80+ lbs
• Ability to travel with short notice
• Expected travel : 40% to 50% of the time

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Here's what we do...

Kaycan is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the top 100 industrial companies in the world. Saint-Gobain employs approximately 18,000 people in North America and approximately 168,000 people in 75 countries world-wide.

Saint-Gobain's North American companies operate 145 manufacturing facilities in industries as diverse as industrial ceramics and containers, reinforcements and flat glass, abrasives, and building materials.

We're proud that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as one the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

On July 29, 2022 Saint-Gobain completed the acquisition of Kaycan, a manufacturer and distributor of exterior building materials in Canada and in the United States.

With this acquisition, Saint-Gobain reinforced its worldwide leadership in light and sustainable construction by becoming the top siding player in Canada.

We are excited to add new complimentary products to our broad offering of exterior building solutions

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What we offer...

In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events and companywide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package :

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to :

• Excellent healthcare benefits package.
• Family Focus & Balance : Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security : Competitive RRSP, Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• Volunteer Day off : Give back to the community - each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity.

We are proud of our National Partnership with Habitat for Humanity