Manager, Birchwood Reconditioning Centre

Reporting Relationship: The Manager, Birchwood Reconditioning Centre reports directly Director of the Used Vehicle Services.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Birchwood Used Vehicle Strategic Plan, the Manager, Birchwood Reconditioning Center is responsible for the day-to-day operation, financial performance, and management of the Birchwood Reconditioning Center.

Responsibilities

The Reconditioning Manager is responsible for:

· Tactical execution of strategic vision

· Continuous process improvement through a Lean 6-Sigma methodology

· Overall budget creation & attainment

· Critical decision-making regarding revenue, cost, process, and personnel

· Building and maintaining both internal & external relationships with Used Car Managers, Parts and Service departments, vendors, and partners.

· Administration of related revenue streams & expenses, along with human resource related tasks

· Mentorship of direct reports in production & leadership

· Team member safety and facility compliance with Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety

Qualifications

• Professional relationship expert with a demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction

• Completed Post-Secondary education in a business-related field or equivalent combination of training & experience within a relevant field

• Production Management is a must, with Lean/Six-Sigma experience preferred

• Thrive in a collaborative environment, where teamwork is encouraged

• High attention to detail with proven time management and organizational skills

• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

• Comfortable leveraging technology, such as Microsoft Office, for most day-to-day functions

• Valid driver’s license with transportation to and from work required

· The successful candidate must have 2-4 years of experience and knowledge in the vehicle refinish, reconditioning, and detail fields. The candidate must also have experience in leading a Team. Knowledge of continuous improvement process management is also welcomed.

What Birchwood Can Offer You:

• Competitive compensation - in addition to salary, many roles have bonus and commission incentives that reward you for success

• Full benefits package including vacation time, company-paid extended health, dental/vision coverage, and employee assistance - with flex plan options

• RSP Matching program - Birchwood will match up to $5,000 of your regular earnings after 1 year of employment

• Employee referral bonus program - refer your friends to Birchwood and receive a referral bonus

• Career development opportunities & internal promotions

• Learning & development opportunities

• Wellness program

• Corporate discounts & group savings plan

• Volunteer program - Dollars for Doing

• Company events - Birchwood Bucks, Circle of Excellence, holiday parties

Birchwood is Manitoba’s largest automotive retailer. Our 24 franchises are in addition to three state-of-the-art collision repair centres and four Birchwood Credit Solutions locations. We offer sales, services, and parts to meet our customers’ automotive needs. We’re a recognized leader in the retail automotive industry, not only for our diverse workforce reflecting our community, but also for our unparalleled commitment to team members, customers, partners, and neighbourhoods. At Birchwood, our days begin and end with gratitude, personal leadership, trust, respect, continuous improvement, and generosity.

Birchwood is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation is available to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please email your request to: recruitment@birchwood.ca