This Canadian-owned organization has built a strong, customer-focused business with a national presence, including over 100 retail locations, multiple regional offices, and two major distribution centres. Known for its commitment to integrity, respect, and continuous improvement, the company fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment that supports long-term growth and success. Our client is seeking a driven and experienced Regional Branch Operations Manager – Commercial and Residential to oversee day-to-day operations across a dynamic and fast-paced industry. This role carries full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility and involves leading branch performance, managing logistics and compliance, and ensuring exceptional customer service delivery to residential, commercial, and agricultural clients. A key focus of this role is optimizing branch operations and driving residential sales growth. Compensation range: $90,000 – $110,000+
DESCRIPTION
- Health & Safety Leadership: Champion a safe work environment by ensuring adherence to safety protocols and conducting root cause analyses to prevent incidents.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with industry regulations including TSSA, Ministry of Labour, and Ministry of Environment.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations to maintain high standards in cleanliness and organization of vehicles, offices, and bulk plants.
- Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by providing personalized service that exceeds expectations. -
- Efficiency & Growth: Drive operational efficiencies while leading initiatives to grow the business through local sales efforts and community engagement.
- Team Leadership: Inspire and support a team of employees to deliver top-tier service, implement coaching strategies, and address performance needs. -
- Supplier & Contractor Relationships: Cultivate relationships with suppliers and service contractors to support operational needs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience leading operations in a customer-focused environment.
- Strong leadership skills, with prior experience managing teams of 10+ employees.
- Solid business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Hands-on experience in trucking operations, equipment installations, and route dispatching is highly valued.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Strong integrity, sound business judgment, and initiative.
- Ability to travel to customer sites and other locations as needed.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, and weekends, and respond to after-hours calls.