Canadian Bearings Looking for Division Manager at Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Working at CB (Canadian Bearings) means being part of a dynamic team, committed to collaborating with one another in the delivery of reliable solutions to our customers. Our culture is one of accountability, authenticity, and continuous development.

It is our vision to be a trusted supplier of industrial operations worldwide, and we are looking for skillful, enthusiastic, and customer-focused people to help us realize this vision together.

We are seeking a dedicated and engaging individual who is ready and willing to challenge themselves by utilizing their unique collection of knowledge, skills and experience in new ways in the following capacity:

DIVISION MANAGER – CONVEYOR SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS

Mississauga, ON

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Actively engage in continuous talent management practices with team members (i.e. performance management, coaching, career planning, etc.) in alignment with CB’s processes and corporate standards.
• Initiate and participate in regular (bi-weekly) team meetings; clearly and regularly communicate corporate and contract objectives with the team to maintain strategic alignment with service objectives.
• Conduct regular branch meetings with the engagement of Sales and Operations teams to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with sales teams to manage profit and loss targets; set pricing; and engage in strategic planning for large quotations.
• Attend vendor meetings on a quarterly basis, or as needed based on business need.
• Review, manage, and maintain branch processes; and comply with all inventory management processes and procedures.
• Audit and maintain Conveyor Systems & Components division processes to ensure compliance with health & safety and CB’s ISO–9001 standards; actively identify areas for improved efficiency/effectiveness.
• Efficiently manage division workflow and resources, maintaining smooth operation; implement sound solutions to mitigate workforce gaps (e.g. headcount and succession planning) to ensure continuous customer and team support.
• Action and resolve escalation issues professionally and in a timely manner, while role modelling CB’s constructive and customer focused culture.
• Coach and guide internal customers to promote effective knowledge sharing and competency development/enhancement.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO OUR TEAM:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma, with a focus in business or a technical discipline preferred.
• 2-3 years people management experience
• 5 years experience in MRO industry or conveyor systems and related components and services; or equivalent experience in a similar industry
• Experience interacting with all levels of an organization from Senior Management to field, as well as customers.
• Experience in sales is a strong asset
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to develop strong relationships
• Evidence-based decision making skills

QUALITIES OF A GREAT FIT:

• Ability to understand, conceptualize, and align business practices with corporate vision and goals to achieve sales plans
• Leads by example; hands-on approach to leadership
• Comfortable working in a fast pace, complex ever changing environment while managing multiple projects
• Ability to coach for performance – providing constructive feedback, identifying knowledge and skill gaps, and developing performance plans
• Big Picture Thinking: Understands how a new process or initiative impacts other parts of the business
• Process-focused
• Performance-driven; achievement-oriented
• Team-focused; able to work collaboratively with others and build/maintain effective teams
• Accountability
• Able to establish and effectively maintain personal and professional credibility and build strong relationships
• Resourcefulness
• Socially adaptable; able to gauge one’s audience and speak on their level
• Resilient; able to handle rejection and confrontation with tact and diplomacy
• Attention to detail
• Self-disciplined and self-structured
• Inquisitive / Curious
• Ability to demonstrate assertiveness without aggressiveness

BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF THE CB TEAM:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Personal & Professional Development Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Program
• Continued Professional Development Opportunities (access to LinkedIn Learning, product training, third-party personal and professional skills training opportunities)
• Constructive, engaging organizational culture
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals

Our careers allow you to utilize your skills, knowledge, and experience while at the same time offering you a position that you will find both challenging and rewarding as you realize your potential and achieve your career goals.

Canadian Bearings is an equal opportunity employer.

Canadian Bearings will provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you are contacted for consideration and require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please indicate the accommodation required.

We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying to the Canadian Bearings team. Please note that applications will only be accepted online and only those candidates that are selected for further consideration will be contacted.