June 7, 2018 by Sid Kosatsky
Operations Manager Position
Who are we?
We are a young and innovative cleaning company, shaking up a stale industry in Halifax.
Employing dedicated customer service, digital marketing and online branding, we have grown to 20+ employees, firmly landing on the first page of google. And it has been less than a year since the phrase “Get Soapy” was first uttered. Working alongside our sister company, HostOften, we specialize in Airbnb turnovers and high end residential cleans. We are a company that fosters leadership.
Who are you?
You are an experienced entrepreneurial thinker with a passion for growth, ready to build something bigger than yourself. For whatever reason you don’t currently have your own business but you’re ready for the opportunity to take a young company and mould it into something you are proud of. You are a proven successful LEADER that thrives on team building and problem solving.
What to expect?
If you can fulfill this role, you will have the ability to directly affect the company’s profitability and trajectory. While being a young company, there is a great deal of room for growth – in both salary and responsibility. You will have the ability to choose your work space and be autonomous.
Working alongside the CEO, you will have exciting growth opportunities; exploring possibilities for social enterprise, coordinating marketing strategies with HostOften, implementing new software and automation strategies, and expanding to new markets. Partnership opportunities are available for the right candidate.
Would you like to challenge yourself every day growing an innovative company?
Let’s make cleaning sexy!
Responsibilities
- Working alongside the CEO General Manager and Assistant Managers to make decisions for operational activities and setting strategic goals
- Planning the day-to-day operations of the business to ensure smooth progress
- Setting long term goals
- Supervising staff and encouraging staff to build optimal company culture and workplace environment
- Responsible for the successful operation of all aspects of the business according to the policies, procedures and goals of the company.
Key Skills
- Organizational and leadership skills
- High energy, positive personality.
- Strong work ethic, exceeds in an extremely fast paced environment.
- Ability to self-motivate, maintain sense of urgency, keep momentum.
- Critical thinking and strategic
- Knowledge of business functions and principles
Operations
- Management of assistant managers and team leads, to ensure that roles and responsibilities are being upheld
- Hiring and on-boarding of managers and team leads
- Management of virtual team, ensuring cohesiveness in schedule and client customer care
- Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements
- Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics
- Monitoring hours and work with accounting team to ensure appropriate payroll
- Implement Health and Safety Training and protocols
- Oversee property inspections
- Implement, oversee and evaluate new business strategies and offerings
Leadership
- Organize productive and engaging team meetings
- Enhance company culture through constant constructive feedback, consistency in message, and engaging activities
- Discipline – verbal and written warnings
- Continually manage relationships among employees
Starting Salary: $35,000 – $40,000 depending on experience
Being a startup there are opportunities to grow rapidly grow this salary
Equity and partnership potential
Evaluations at 3 and 6 month intervals.
Apply to: sid@getsoapy.ca
Please note a compelling cover letter is required along with your resume to be considered.