Manager, Make Ready Centre

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Equipment Operations, the Manager, Make Ready Centres (Chatham MRC, Regina MRC, Moncton MRC) will be based out of our Chatham facility and will lead the Make Ready Center (MRC) employees, responding to internal and external Cold Drink Equipment (CDE) needs with timely sourcing of new CDE, efficiently completing CDE repairs, and effectively disposing of CDE write-offs. This role is also responsible for parts management, CDE inventory management, and CDE transportation management. The Manager, MRC will ensure CDE diagnostics, mechanical repairs, customer fulfilment, and quality control measures, meet and exceed the needs of MRC customers. There will be travel involved to other CCCBL facilities once a quarter or as per business needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for career advancement into senior leadership roles within the Operations and Supply Chain field. As the Manager of the Chatham MRC, you will be responsible for hiring, development planning, engagement, and performance management. Additionally, you will play a key role in community engagement, building relationships, and executing events within the Chatham community. Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Demand excellence in performance, meeting and exceeding key metrics within a positive, safe and inclusive work environment
• Manage all expectations relating to the successful operation of a stand-alone CCCBL facility (Chatham MRC) Example, active JHSC, building maintenance, community involvement..
• Manages equipment metrics to improve equipment turn-around times, develops and executes the annual MRC budget as outlined by the Senior Manager Equipment Operations, protects company assets as outlined by internal audit, and is responsible for the safety of all employees within their area of responsibility. This position manages a labour pool that is approximately 75% technically skilled labour.
• Develop and execute a Departmental Business Plan that is in line with short term and long-term company strategy
• Supportive Leadership, clearly communicating the Vision, Mission, Imperatives and Values of CCCBL.
• Lead from the front, acknowledging and demonstrating, through your daily actions, The Behaviours We Owe Each Other in line with company values.
• Coach and mentor direct reports in a constructive environment, allowing for individual growth and development.
• Ethical participation with internal and external customers including Original Equipment Manufacturers, adhering to all internal control procedures.
• Focus in areas of personal development, supported by a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Develop and share best practice through a cadence of scheduled communication strategies.
• Manage equipment inventory,  parts inventory variances, and Key Improvement Processes for Make Ready Centres
• Manage and respond to quality issues and collaborate with outside contractors to transport equipment
• Ability to build internal and external relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• 3+ years of relevant experience in equipment service or supply chain
• Strong time management, organizational, scheduling and forecasting skills 
• Ability to model positive leadership attitude, even in the face of difficult circumstances
• Experience with labour relations 
• Computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications 
• Conflict resolution skills
• SAP and logistics knowledge
• Analytical and problem solving skills