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Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada

Chatham, Ontario, Canada

Oversee team of 13 drivers and facility staff. manage day to day safe operations for all personnel on customer sites as well as those working in the corporate facility. ensure the Chatham hazardous waste facility remained compliant with all regulator requirements in both process and on-site inventory levels. Ensure contractors on site are properly oriented to the site and complete all permits are completed and accurate. Procure vendor pricing for day to day supplies as well as for construction on site.

Sarnia, Ontario

Lead a team of 12 unionized truck drivers in the waste management industry.Preparing daily truck and route line up to ensure customer needs are met. Perform observational coaching through riding with drivers on routes to improve safety compliance as well as productivity.Visit customer sites to ensure appropriate service levels are being met and troubleshoot any issues or safety concerns. Ensure all paperwork and on board computer entries are correct and provide training when required. Complete performance reviews with drivers to maximize employee satisfaction while ensuring corporate needs are being met or exceeded.

Chatham/Strathroy

Overall management of Windsor, Sarnia, Chatham & London market area. Lead and performance manage a staff of 20 drivers and service technicians. Responsible for P&L of business unit as well as expense control and management. Ensure compliance of fleet as well as two offices with all regulations set forth by the TSSA (Technical Safety), Transport Canada, ESA (Electrical Safety) and Environment Canada through working with local inspectors. Investigate and prepare reports regarding any safety incidents and prepare recommendations for process improvement. Participate in budget preparation and adherence over the course of the fiscal year. Resolve customer service issues and assist market salesperson in securing and on-boarding new customers. Develop relationships with key customers and site holders to grow market share. Manage pricing and fees within the local market to maximize profitability while remaining competitive. Meet with vendors to purchase required products and negotiate pricing.

Chatham, Ontario

Manage all day to day operations of the Chatham business unit. Overall, single point of contact, for top 20 customers within the branch. Mentor and lead the outside and inside sales team at the branch including training all new personnel. Responsible for profit and loss in local business unit. Set pricing levels for all customers to ensure profitability was maximized. Performed accounts receivable function for all customers. Meet with vendors to establish purchase agreements for products required by customers in both "one off" and ongoing production runs. Expedite delivery of product to the local branch to ensure that customer timelines are met.Assisted local District Manager by travelling to other local branches to train newer managers and staff for the operational needs of a location.

Wallaceburg, Ontario

Provided support to the branch manager with operations, pricing and collections. Assisted in training new sales staff and developing their skills. Solely responsible to 50 accounts and all aspects of the business relationship. Expedite customer orders to ensure their delivery meets customer requirements. Creatively search for products to fulfil needs of customers or solve re-occurring issues to help them maximize their efficiencies.

Diploma, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

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