Operations manager

Join a Growing Company!

We are currently looking for an Operations manager to join our team.

The Alamo Group employs approximately 4500 people this role you will be part of the Snow & Ice Canada team specializing in high-performance snow removal solutions for heavy equipment across North America.

Our Snow & Ice division consists of approximately 350 employees across sites in St-Valérien-de-Milton Ayers Cliff Laval Caledon and Calgary representing the industry-leading Tenco and Everest Equipment brands. Well-established and respected our group is recognized for innovation durability and engineering excellence.

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive Salary

• Standard Work Week: 40 hours Monday to Friday (Day Shift)

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical Dental and Disability insurance

• Retirement Savings: 3% RRSP matching

• Virtual Healthcare: Access to telemedicine services

• Paid Time Off: 13 statutory holidays and 2 personal days

• And more!

Reporting to the VP of Operations Canada Snow Group Canada the Operations Manager is responsible for executing and delivering the operational and financial plan of the branch. As a hands-on operational leader the Operations Manager ensures efficient daily execution optimizes resource allocation and drives business effectiveness and growth.

With strong technical and managerial skills this individual implements and manages a robust structure oversees financial performance and leads operations toward three main goals: Safety Quality and Operational Performance.

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the West Project Manager and all Snow Group resources (Sales Engineering Master Planning HR Logistics Finance etc.).

• Manage local operational schedules and performance for all activities including shipping/receiving and inventory management.

• Establish and monitor KPIs and set the monthly upfitting revenue forecast.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time on budget and in compliance with Snow Group and customer standards.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen technical performance operational output and customer trust.

• Manage the plant budget with full accountability for costs and budget variances.

• Monitor and analyze KPIs identifying areas for improvement and corrective actions.

• Contribute to strategic planning for the branchs long-term development.

• Oversee facility operations ensuring compliance with H&S (Health & Safety) regulations security and maintenance.

• Optimize use of the facility to support upfitting as well as service and parts activities.

• Plan and supervise investments or upgrades to the site to maximize efficiency safety and growth potential.

• Lead coach empower and develop a multidisciplinary team.

• Recruit onboard and retain talent aligned with the branchs growth objectives.

• Establish clear roles responsibilities and performance objectives.

• Promote a culture of safety accountability and continuous learning.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in engineering business management or a related technical field.

• Experience in heavy road equipment upfitting is an asset.

• Minimum 710 years in an operational leadership role.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with ERP systems.

• Proven experience in establishing and managing a budget.

• Strong technical background (hydraulics electrical and welding).

• Track record of successfully leading teams and delivering results.

• Strong leadership and people management abilities.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Financial acumen with a strong understanding of KPIs and cost control.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Customer-oriented mindset with strong communication and negotiation abilities.

If this sounds like the right fit for you we want to meet you!