Job Description

Denbow started in 1981 as an agricultural supplier. We continue to serve our Agricultural community with supply and installation of animal bedding. Through ambition to expand our services, we also serve a wide array of customers with quality products used in landscaping, construction, erosion and sediment control and more. We manufacture our own soil and mulches that we transform from recycled forest residuals.

Denbow's aim is to faithfully develop our people, products and solutions towards excellence. We value our people and aspire to serve our community. Denbow is looking forward to continued expansion in all markets we serve through leadership of a person who cares for team, community and growth as we do.

OPPORTUNITY

You will be exposed to working with various departments to plan and execute many projects. Your main objective will be to plan and assist with delivering on those plans effectively with your team as well as cross-functional teams and to troubleshoot through complex issues as they arise. You will get the opportunity to expose your excellent organizational, planning and people skills to help our staff and Denbow move forward in a positive fashion.

You are someone who possesses:

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

You are passionate about planning You are a project management champion You love working in an entrepreneurial environment where the only constant is change You are motivated by challenges and enjoy the feeling of fulfillment for a job well done You are an innovative thinker who is excited by continuous improvement

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

You enjoy coaching and empowering your team to succeed and grow You are a people person who leads by example You maintain composure under pressure working in a fast-paced environment Interacting and communicating with all areas of the business comes easy to you You are flexible and able to pivot quickly to changing needs of the business You enjoy problem solving and are effective at troubleshooting complex issues You are organized and analytical, with a keen eye for detail

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

You have solid project management and/or production planning skills You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills You have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE

You have a minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in a related role and/or field (Landscaping, Construction) You have a minimum of 1-3 years of Project management and or Production Planning experience 5 - 10 years' experience in the Landscaping or Construction industry

NICE-TO-HAVE's

Class 1 Operator's license Able to operate Heavy Equipment Experience in an EOS Framework and Concepts Horticultural, environmental landscaping, basic residential, commercial and erosion control experience and/or certifications LEAN Manufacturing and/or other Continuous Improvement methodologies

What you will do here:

Serve as a member of the Management team and work together with them:

o Actively participating in strategic business planning including annual financial plans and budgets

o Brainstorm and help to identify areas of efficiency and improvement

o Implement new initiatives to contribute to growth and improved KPI's

o Work with direct reports and other staff members to manage change with effective communication and coaching

Oversee the Manufacturing Division

o Prepare short and long-term Production plans; ensuring ample supplies of inputs are available or on order for said plans. Ensure adequate inventories available for sale.

o Coach and guide the team of 4 on expectations, quality control and deadlines, engaging and encouraging them in the process

o Quality control: Be on top of sample testing of products ensuring the highest quality is maintained within provided specifications. Be ever diligent and work with our Soil expert on staff to achieve this expectation.

Oversee the Environmental Landscaping Division

o Coach and supervise a team of 8 with a goal to encourage and grow your team into a strong unit. Be a thoughtful, engaging, caring leader who shares your knowledge and skills to develop the individuals who depend on your strong leadership

o Engage directly with customers as necessary on critical, complex jobs such as rooftops

o Work closely with Sales to define project scope, deliverables and timelines

o As required, act as Foreman for large scale jobs

o Execute projects and debrief their results with the execution team and with Sales, Dispatch and or the Management team as appropriate (depending on the job size/scope and results)

o Meet weekly with the GM, Sales team and Dispatch to debrief upcoming jobs, potential obstacles, mitigation plans, etc.

o Ensure all Health, Safety and Quality requirements are fully met on all projects

o Oversee work schedules of all personnel; evaluate effectiveness of processes and management of overtime.

o Be a resource to the Sales Manager in recommending and specifying appropriate materials and services for clients

Cross functional communication

o Work closely with the Fleet Manager to ensure that the equipment is fully operational through communication of inefficiencies experienced on the job and repairs needed; receiving status updates from Mechanics and reporting back to Operations team

o With HR, oversee the JHS Committee and coordinate with the safety committee regarding safety processes, protocol, equipment, and ensuring that WorkSafe regulations are being followed and documented as required. Effectively lead and maintain Health & Safety committee requirements.

Other

o Work closely with the Dispatcher to achieve highest level of efficiency and customer satisfaction

o Work closely with the Part time Yard person to help prioritize his daily tasks as appropriate accommodating various areas of the business (Office, Operations, Shop, etc.)

o Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing Managers to develop operational procedures for new products and service offerings

Why join us

We provide our team with many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture.

o Opportunities for career growth and development

o Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package

o Annual Bonus

o Profit Sharing and RRSP Matching

o Friendly and supportive work environment

o Costco membership

o Discounts at several local Vendors

o Discounts on Denbow products

o Company social events focused around great tasting food and getting together as a team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing RRSP match Store discount Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? Do you have experience with the EOS Framework and Concepts? How many years of relevant experience do you have in Trucking / Landscape / Construction fields?
Work Location: In person