Operations manager

Join a Growing Company!

We are currently looking for an Operations manager to join our team.

The Alamo Group employs approximately 4,500 people worldwide. In this role, you will be part of the Snow & Ice Canada team, specializing in high-performance snow removal solutions for heavy equipment across North America.

Our Snow & Ice division consists of approximately 350 employees across sites in St-Valérien-de-Milton, Ayer's Cliff, Laval, Caledon, and Calgary, representing the industry-leading Tenco and Everest Equipment brands. Well-established and respected, our group is recognized for innovation, durability, and engineering excellence.

Why Join Our Team?

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Competitive Salary

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Standard Work Week: 40 hours, Monday to Friday (Day Shift)

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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Disability insurance

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Retirement Savings: 3% RRSP matching

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Virtual Healthcare: Access to telemedicine services

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Paid Time Off: 13 statutory holidays and 2 personal days

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And more!

Your Mandate

Reporting to the VP of Operations, Canada, Snow Group Canada, the Operations Manager is responsible for executing and delivering the operational and financial plan of the branch. As a hands-on operational leader, the Operations Manager ensures efficient daily execution, optimizes resource allocation, and drives business effectiveness and growth.

With strong technical and managerial skills, this individual implements and manages a robust structure, oversees financial performance, and leads operations toward three main goals: Safety, Quality, and Operational Performance.

Your Responsibilities

1. Operations Management

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Collaborate closely with the West Project Manager and all Snow Group resources (Sales, Engineering, Master Planning, HR, Logistics, Finance, etc.).

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Manage local operational schedules and performance for all activities, including shipping/receiving and inventory management.

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Establish and monitor KPIs and set the monthly upfitting revenue forecast.

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Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with Snow Group and customer standards.

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Implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen technical performance, operational output, and customer trust.

2. Financial, Business & Facility Management

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Manage the plant budget with full accountability for costs and budget variances.

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Monitor and analyze KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and corrective actions.

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Contribute to strategic planning for the branch’s long-term development.

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Oversee facility operations, ensuring compliance with H&S (Health & Safety) regulations, security, and maintenance.

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Optimize use of the facility to support upfitting as well as service and parts activities.

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Plan and supervise investments or upgrades to the site to maximize efficiency, safety, and growth potential.

3. People Management & Leadership

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Lead, coach, empower, and develop a multidisciplinary team.

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Recruit, onboard, and retain talent aligned with the branch’s growth objectives.

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Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives.

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Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.

Candidate Profile

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Degree in engineering, business management, or a related technical field.

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Experience in heavy road equipment upfitting is an asset.

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Minimum 7–10 years in an operational leadership role.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with ERP systems.

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Proven experience in establishing and managing a budget.

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Strong technical background (hydraulics, electrical, and welding).

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Track record of successfully leading teams and delivering results.

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Strong leadership and people management abilities.

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Excellent organizational and planning skills.

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Financial acumen with a strong understanding of KPIs and cost control.

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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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Customer-oriented mindset with strong communication and negotiation abilities.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we want to meet you!