We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our Team!
Do you seek a company that values collaboration, growth, and customer satisfaction? We're seeking a motivated leader to oversee our Service and Parts departments, supporting a high-performance team and ensuring the best experience for our customers. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy making an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of Service and Parts departments, ensuring collaboration across teams and customer needs are met.
Provide expert guidance on technical repairs, customer service, invoicing, pricing, product displays, and vendor policies.
Manage department assets, budgets, and maintenance.
Achieve or exceed monthly Parts & Service sales targets; track performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
Control inventory levels and ensure core returns maximize credits and eligibility.
Monitor and manage expenses (freight, supplies, warranty write-offs, technician hours) within budget.
Maintain inventory accuracy with less than 2% variance.
Build strong relationships across departments, suppliers, and with customers.
Hire, coach, and develop staff following company leadership principles.
Ensure high performance through training, feedback, performance measurement, recognition, and retention.
Drive sales through phone calls and in-person customer visits (approx. 5% of duties).
Support operations as needed, including closing repair orders, assisting at the counter, supervising technicians, and creating quotes.
Qualifications
5+ years in the medium/heavy duty truck industry in a Service Manager role to ensure knowledge of the fundamentals in Service Department sales, financial results, administration, customer service and shop management.
Equivalent experience as a Service Manager from a related industry (i.e. agriculture, transportation, auto, mining) with knowledge of the fundamentals of a retail Service Department will also be considered
3+ years with heavy-duty truck and trailer Parts Counter or Parts Sales.
Knowledge or experience of how to run a profitable service shop with at least 10-15 employees
Knowledge of fleet and/or dealer maintenance procedures and systems
Knowledge of repair time length and how to manage repair orders
International truck warranty experience an asset
Prior parts sourcing or purchasing of products is an asset
Business education or training an asset
Ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships
Effective communication skills with varying levels of people
Possess strong listening, problem solving, and decision making skills
Leadership skills including motivating, coaching, and training
Organized, sets priorities, meets deadlines
Shows attention to detail
Excellent fact-finding and analytical skills
Basic computer experience with MS Word, email, internet use, and keyboarding
Exposure to a centralized billing system; Karmak knowledge preferred
Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance
Mechanical aptitude demonstrated through informal automotive/truck mechanical experience an asset
Other:
Core hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Valid Driver's License required
Own transportation required as no bus service available
Why choose Maxim?
A competitive salary
Incentive program for the Parts and Service departments
Group benefits including health (drug card), dental & vision
RRSP plan with company match
Educational assistance plan
Employee referral $$ bonuses
Opportunities for advancement
Strong team environment
Support of a national company
More about us:
We provide quality transportation equipment, parts, and service to our customers. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a full-service truck and trailer equipment dealer with 17 locations from Vancouver to Montreal. We are proud to be a Canadian company with 500 employees.
Why not be a part of the Maxim team? Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
Calgary, AB T2C 4T6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Heavy Duty Truck & Trailer: 5 years (required)
Truck & Trailer parts: 3 years (preferred)
Truck Shop Service Manager: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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