Assistant Manager -Brantford Job at Gerrie Electric Wholesale LTD
Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors with twenty-four key locations in Ontario and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.
Culture :
Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.
Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.
We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.
What you’ll be doing:
This position is responsible for overseeing Branch operations. This is a leadership role which will provide advice and guide staff as required to maximize efficiency of branch operations without compromising customer satisfaction. In the absence of the Branch Manager this role will be responsible for making decisions and will have responsibility for staff. You will also:
Lead, coach and develop all inside staff as required ensuring a smooth operation of all functions
Manage, in coordination with the Branch Manager, monthly staff meetings and ensure that the agendas are prepared, and the minutes posted in a timely manner. All action items should be assigned as appropriate.
Create and work with Teams on (Continuous Improvement, Lean etc.)
Responsible for all stock requirements including defectives, obsolescence, cycle counting, variances, vendor returns, credits and vendor issues. Ensure flow of operations, identify areas for improvement and implement new strategies to promote better/faster response to our customer needs.
With the Branch Manager participate in the budgeting process as well as designated marketing activities. Handle customer orders as required, review special pricing and contracts, provide technical and process assistance to the inside staff
What you bring to the table:
Post-secondary education (degree, diploma/certificate), preferably in an Electrical related discipline or Business Administration or equivalent related experience
Minimum of 5+ years Operations experience at a senior level (Electrical industry preferred)
Experience developing and leading employees
Ability to understand the needs of the company, customers and the company’s financial performance
Additional proven skills required: strategic planning, decision making, time management, vendor relations, and continuous improvement implementation
Don’t have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better.
We believe in taking care of our people:
Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)
Employee Assistance Program
Global travel coverage
Pension plan with contribution matching
Training, development and career growth opportunities
Tuition re-imbursement program
Promote from within culture
A diverse and inclusive workplace
Caring and nurturing environment
Words that our employees use to describe us:
Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful
Flexible interview options are available!
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