Senior Director of Operations and Retail

  • Full-time

Company Description

Kenny U-Pull takes pride in giving used vehicles a second life.  Our 25 auto recycling yards across Eastern Canada and USA are backed by 400+ employees, all passionate about the revalorization of used cars and the desire for a greener environment for future generations. Since 2008, we have recycled over 1 million vehicles and counting! 

At Kenny, we do things differently by offering our customers the opportunity to create their own self-serve experience. Customers pick and pull replacement parts themselves for a fraction of the manufacturer's price, in a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible environment.  

Our engine runs on purpose, passion, and team spirit. We’re a close-knit and supportive company where your ambitions are also ours. Come ride with us - we promise it will be a rewarding journey.  

Job Description

  • Work with regional managers and the buying team to set and evaluate goals and long-term operational plans for Kenny Sites in Ontario.
  •  Manage, support, and develop regional managers by delegating responsibility and providing continuous feedback and coaching
  •  Analyze operating efficiencies of each Kenny site in Ontario including inventory and production levels.
  •  Participate in the development of projects and ensure their advancement in relation to the opening of new locations.
  •  Plan store layout and design displays for new sites.
  •  Oversee the purchasing of vehicles, understand pricing, track inventory, and monitor the progress on operational targets.
  •  Provide overall operational direction and consistency to enhance productivity, quality, and customer service.
  •  Develop, communicate, and implement mid to long term goals for the business to ensure continued performance.
  •  Monitor key performance indications (KPIs) and identify action plans to mitigate any gaps.
  •   Identify solutions and opportunities to improve processes and tools to optimize business efficiency.
  •  Work closely with the Vice President to establish internal budgets and forecasting
  •  Manage and assist in the efficient flow of information between Corporate and Operations departments, including branches and sites
  • Work in collaboration with other departments and business divisions to ensure alignment with business needs
  •  Establish a team focus by developing objectives that align with company visions and values
  •  Represent the organization to the public, including key stakeholders while adhering to best practices regarding customer service 
  •  Promote a safe and welcoming workplace by enforcing Environmental/Health and Safety standards and procedures across the organization

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business Management or relative field
  • Operations Management or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  •  7-10 years of operations management experience
  • Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions, including finance, customer service, production, and people management

Additional Information

  • Office and field environment
  • Available to travel throughout Ontario

Kenny U-Pull is a subsidiary of American Iron & Metal (AIM) inc., a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 site locations, 3000 employees worldwide and over 3.5 billion dollars in yearly sales. AIM and its subsidiaries offer equal employment opportunities to all. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

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