Rental Operations Manager

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: This position is responsible for leading, managing, and executing the rental fleet strategy, operational processes, and rental contract execution to ensure bottom line and customer experience targets are met or exceeded by working closely with the sales and service operations teams. Develop and lead a team that is safe & customer focused, were sustainability, profitability and growth are the key cornerstones. Job Description: Responsible for results and metrics of fleet performance within their respective product group. Responsible for best fleet mix and inventory levels to maximize high returns & utilization Works with key stakeholders and advises Industry Manager on multi-year fleet CAPEX and disposal requirements based on market trends Works with Fleet Reliability Manager on managing overall fleet health & repair vs. disposal strategy, & ensure all products meet regulatory standards Works closely with Caterpillar, allied vendors and internal supply chain on sourcing and procurement of new fleet Works with key stakeholders to investigate and analyze new innovative products within their respective product groups. Assess rental & sales viability to the business Serves as a liaison between sales and service operations to set rental fleet shop priorities to best meet business and customer needs Responsible for overall management of the rental contracts team ensuring project health management, execution and all processes are followed throughout the lifecycle of the project. Lead, demonstrate and champion a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment and culture for all employees, contractors, and customers. Works with Service Operations, Finning training department, and allied vendors to develop and maintain a technician training program within their respective product group Works with Renal Sales Manager to develop and maintain a sales training program within their respective product group. Works with key stakeholders and advises Industry Manager quarterly on current and new products rental rates based on financial review and competitive market trends Experience: Post-secondary technical or business degree or diploma in a related field Minimum of 5 years’ experience in rental fleet and/or operational management Strong knowledge of power generation and compressed air rental products and the applications they are used 5 years’ experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring a team Experience with Rental man or related ERP an asset Experience within larger organizations with a proven track record of influencing authority at all levels and implementing sales strategies W e are committed to diversity at Finning, to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Finning does not discriminate against applicants based on genders, races, national and ethnic origins, religions, ages, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.