Parts Manager

Succeeding in business is about more than selling great products. If you want to make a real impact, you have to provide something special to the community, and make accountability and integrity your number one priority.

At Great West Equipment we do just that. We’re a heavy equipment machine business consisting of eleven branches that operate throughout every region of British Columbia and the Yukon.

The driving force behind our organization is the sincere commitment to our people, their focus on exceeding customers' expectations and the values that we live by every day :

BALANCE INTEGRITY GROWTH COMMITMENT ACCOUNTABILITY RESPECT

We have an incredible opportunity for someone who is organized, solution-focused, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and thrives on continuous learning.

As the Parts Manager you play an integral role in managing the day to day operation of the parts department in compliance with the company’s established policies and procedures, as well as ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety program.

Working with the branch manager, you play a key role in attaining the company’s short and long term objectives. As part of the leadership team, you play a key role in recruiting and developing our employees.

What’s in it for you

We’re a growing business in an exciting industry, and we take pride in being a large organization with the feel and support structure of a small business.

This is a full-time, permanent position. We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes a base salary of $85k-$105k (based on qualifications) a generous incentive plan, full health and dental benefits, plus a company sponsored RRSP plan.

You’re going to have an amazing feeling of fulfilment when your efforts drive us to become each customer’s first choice for equipment, parts, and service.

Success looks like this

Service First . It’s our company slogan and you are driven to support external and internal customers with exceptional solutions.

You’ll recognize that our customers’ livelihoods depend on the service they receive from your team.

Character . Leading by example, you are self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. You lead from a position of servitude and integrity is the cornerstone of your thoughts and actions.

You are a solution-driven team player who has a willingness to participate and advocate for change.

• Leader . You take great satisfaction in leading, coaching and developing personnel. You can eliminate conflict in your environment and have the skill to build a team with quality people in the right seat on the bus!
• Critical Thinking . You cut to the chase by collecting and examining information and make confident, objective decisions based on what is relevant to customer and employee issues.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit . You’ll rely on creativity, industry knowledge and the ability to forge relationships to grow the business.

You have the energy and drive to pursue opportunities, and the resilience to turn no into a challenge.

• Communicator . Concise communication with your employees, customers and other company representatives is critical. You convey expectations and feedback with your team to provide direction and encouragement, and you are abreast of what is happening in your market.
• Experience and Knowledge . You have recent successful experience of 3+ years with managing a team. You have strong parts equipment knowledge, and a background in construction equipment.

You have a successful track record with warehouse planning and organizing, and you have developed strong inventory management methods and skills.

• Planning . You can gather and evaluate market and sales information to forecast and plan for future volumes, staffing and capital expenditures, and you can monitor and control these costs by effective management.
• Computer Literate . You’re going to need strong computer skills to be proficient with our software, and you’ll need to be very comfortable with Microsoft products so that you can maintain and create meaningful, informative, and timely business reports.

Are you the talented leader we are looking for? Apply today!

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