Spare Parts Manager Jobs

About The Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 21,000 employees, sales of € 4.9 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

For the Service Team of Voith Hydro North America, we are currently searching talents for the position of:

Spare Parts Manager

Mississauga, Ontario

Summary – The Spare Parts Manager , reporting to the Director of Service - OPEX, drives the regional growth of spare parts business, developing an agile organization and steers them towards growth. This person leads the regional team for spares sales, execution and service, developing measures to achieve the defined goal of Sales and EBIT. The Service Parts Manager provides the overall product leadership from the proposal phase through complete execution, promotes the supply of spare parts for hydroelectric power plants equipment supplied by Voith and 3rd parties, including, but not limited to turbine, generator, balance of plant electrical & mechanical and automation. This role includes leading the regional spare parts strategy, facilitating decision making process throughout the opportunity lifecycle, interpretation of the contract documents, providing the interface between the company and customer, as well as all functions as needed to successfully achieve our regional goals.

Responsibilities –

• Supports the Spare Parts team leading the proposal efforts (cost, schedule, scope, quality, etc.) to provide accurate and concise offers for spare parts
• Manage the applicable transactions using our ERP system, overseeing the steps required for the delivery of spare parts projects
• Develop and maintain good working relations with customers, suppliers, and vendors
• Responsible for making logical decisions to resolve customers’ problems
• Developing, monitoring, and managing the regional spare parts portfolio
• Promote and deploy the spare parts program within the region, being responsible for the regional portfolio of Spare Parts, and its related targets
• Accountability on the overall success of the spare parts business in north America
• Leading functionally/disciplinary the regional spare part team

Qualifications –

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with equivalent experience. A Masters or a PHd degree is an asset.
• Minimum of a five years’ experience in hydro power or similar industry (previous experience with spare parts management is an asset)
• Travel will be sporadically required within the North America territory to visit Customer sites and follow up with suppliers with exposure to industrial environments
• Entrepreneurial skills to further develop and implement the Spare Parts program in the region
• Organizational skills combined with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Highly developed report writing, and technical skills are essential.
• Must be able to consistently prioritize and complete multiple tasks in the time allotted with minimal supervision

Physical Demands-

Employees in this position are regularly required to walk, stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. They are frequently required to reach with hands and arms. They are occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear and regularly required to lift 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. This position does require travel. This position will be comprised of a hybrid work schedule, requiring on site and remote work.

• This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith Hydro Mississauga - Why join our team

• Scholarship program for the children of Voithians
• An opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects in North America
• International assignment opportunities
• Work flexibility for work-life balance
• Social committee activities
• Inclusive environment that values diversity
• 13 days of statutory or floating holidays per year
• Mentorship program
• Flexible dress code depending on your day
• Opportunity to visit field sites and witness team accomplishments
• Leadership training
• Summer schedule
• Group RRSP with employer contributions
• Access to expert colleagues throughout the world
• Competitive total compensation
• Committed, motivated and highly competent colleagues and leaders
• Telemedicine services, for you and your family, at no cost
• Family company with financial stability
• Employee referral bonus program
• Voith Group operates net climate-neutrally at all global locations since 2022
• Talent development program
• Remote work policy for a hybrid model
• Clear focus on Hydro, our field of expertise
• Employee Assistance Program, available 24/7, at no cost
• Reimbursement of tuition fees
• Renewable energy sector
• Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
• Comprehensive range of group insurance including medical, dental and travel coverage from day 1 – for you and your family, at no cost

Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!