After-sales manager

Our client, a large company specializing in heavy equipment and snow removal, is looking for an After-Sales Operations Manager - Parts and Service for its Laval location. This strategic role is essential and aims to replace an individual whose probation period was not conclusive, hence the urgency to find an independent, results-oriented leader before the peak season.

The ideal candidate must have non-negotiable expertise in spare parts / replacement parts management and be bilingual (French / English). This mid-level manager will need to be hands-on, interact with a unionized team, and focus on process improvement and proactive customer service. If you have a long-term vision and a strategic profile in supply chain and service management, this challenge is for you!

Advantages

Benefits and compensation :

Annual salary : $90,000 to $100,000 (maximum)

Insurance : 50% health and drug coverage after 3 months; dental insurance after 1 year

Vacation : 3 weeks standard, 4 weeks negotiable depending on experience.

Work Environment : On-site position in Laval (40 hours / week, daytime schedule) - from 7am to 4 : 30 pm.

Opportunity : Highly autonomous role where initiative and proposals are encouraged by a manager who does not micromanage.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities :

The After-Sales Operations Manager - Parts and Service will be responsible for :

Providing proactive customer service, which is particularly crucial during the winter season (must be in the field, contacting customers, not just reacting to issues).

Managing the supply chain and inventory of spare parts, including purchasing, distribution, tracking, and pricing.

Supervising a small unionized team of mechanics and parts clerks, and providing the strategic support and leadership necessary for this team.

Analyze, create, and implement new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the team and improve the efficiency of operational processes.

Manage deadlines and inventory to respond to customers regarding parts availability and tracking.

Qualifications

Key qualifications for this role :

Experience : Minimum of 7 to 10 years in a leadership role, ideally in after-sales service or the manufacturing sector.

Expertise : Management experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment – NON-NEGOTIABLE CRITERION.

Bilingualism : Fluent bilingual (English / French) at a professional level – NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENT. Several clients are located outside the province.

Qualities : Analytical, quick, independent, with a collaborative approach and able to interact easily with technicians on the floor without being condescending.

Summary

Application Instructions

Mmid-January start date.

Please submit your application and resume directly to : Elisabeth Parent elisabeth.parent@randstad.ca

A referral bonus may be offered for any referred candidate who fits the profile and is hired. Feel free to share this opportunity with your network!

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