Field Operations Manager - Parts

Field Operations Manager of Parts

Due to current growth, Brandt is currently seeking a Field Operations Manager of Parts for the Saskatchewan & Manitoba region. The Field Operations Manager provides leadership and support for Brandt Tractor customer-facing parts support functions. This position executes our strategic business plan and oversees development of our branch parts teams. The parts ops field teams' primary responsibility is to drive the profitability of the parts departments.

As the key person in this region, the Field Operations Manager's role is to mentor and lead the team as they support their customers. Plans, processes, and communication must be developed and implemented to liaise with the Branch network, who in turn provide front line support to our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Execute our customer support business plan and strategies to make our parts operations distinctive to the customer and profitable for the business.
2. Oversee the successful implementation and execution of these plans through the branch operations.
3. Assist your stores in guiding and building succession plans for each store and their key roles.
4. Review financials for your stores and do Monthly reviews with your team; helping identify areas of focus.
5. Develop plans for improved performance of each department.
6. Review and follow up on branch visit report cards ensuring your stores have clear lines of sight on action items.
7. Understand 5S and Lean principles and support them as we roll them out to new stores.
8. Ensure dealer audit criteria are met at the stores.
9. Collaborate with Division and Regional CSA managers to provide consistent support for the stores.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

1. Knowledge of heavy machinery dealer business practices.
2. Understanding of Customer Support Process specifically parts operations.
3. Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
4. Knowledge of products, customers, markets and competitors.
5. Keen understanding of branch operations for parts.
6. Financial acumen with a focus on branch GL’s.
7. The ability to teach financial acumen to your managers.

Required Skills

Required Experience