Position Summary The District Manager oversees the business of the district as a whole. This includes, but is not limited to, the customer service, safety, operational efficiencies and overall personnel management within the district. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the revenue and cost elements for the district, requiring involvement with the sales and marketing initiatives, as well as the day to day operations. The District Manager is relied upon for the effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making to attain profitable results for the district. This position requires a jack-of-all trades, and will liaise with the Functional Managers who serve as the subject matter experts on each of the lines of business that operate within the district. Key Accountabilities Overall business unit accountability for performance, safety and profitability. Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company standards and other standards and regulations. Liaise with the Health and Safety team to ensure thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent discipline and retraining. Work closely with the HR team to oversee personnel needs of the division including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance. Prepares annual budget, monthly forecasts and other business reports as required Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs. Manage and provide leadership for front line managers, supervisors and direct reporting employees Manage and attend all Health and Safety meetings and educate employees on any safety issues Ensure any customer complaints and concerns in the District are resolved Review all employee timecards for accuracy on a daily basis Assist in forming business plans for tenders and other new business ventures Oversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures Perform sales in house and sales calls when required Other duties as directed or required Requirements University degree in business, science or engineering; or equivalent work experience Minimum 5 years in an Operations or Business leadership role Experience in the workings of collective bargaining agreement is considered a strong asset Experience in automotive service and/or recycling sector is highly desirable Experience or knowledge in automotive servicing sector, and/or hazardous waste management practice would be preferred Skills & Attributes Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire Exceptional business acumen Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong ability to plan, prioritize and execute Strong computer skills Excellent team player Excellent ability to listen, analyze and adapt to change We thank you for your interest. 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