Agriculture Foreman - Melfort

Brandt; Melfort; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Continuous learning

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP / Pension matching

Job summary

Brandt is seeking a Shop Foreman for our Melfort, SK John Deere Agriculture dealership to supervise the Service Department, ensuring quality standards and productivity. The role acts as Service Manager in the Manager’s absence and handles quotes, reviews work orders with customers, and directs completion.

Brandt offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and retirement programs, with opportunities for advancement within a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the assignment of jobs and work orders to Service Department employees according to their skills and knowledge
• Assists in the appraisal of repair orders coming into the Service Department and may participate in repairs.
• May review repair orders for accuracy and completeness, and stays informed of the progress on all jobs
• Acts as a point-of-contact for technicians on equipment repair inquiries and updates
• Directs and assists in the diagnosis of machine problems of technicians and apprentices Inspects and repairs all special tools
• Recommends new tooling as required Advises Service Manager or Service Location Manager of all customer complaints
• Coordinates and schedules all in-house technician training
• Assists the Service Manager or Service Location Manager with coordinating and conducting quarterly safety meetings
• Supports Service Advisors by responding to technical questions from customers
• Demonstrates proper and safe workplace processes and operation of equipment
• Maintains good housekeeping discipline for a clean and safe working environment
• May fill the Service Manager or Service Location Manager role in their absence
• May arrange for and participate in re-conditioning of used equipment and set-up of new equipment
• May approve the release of equipment for delivery to the customer
• May assist in providing performance feedback and disciplinary recommendations for service technicians and staff to the Service Manager or Service Location Manager
• Bills approximately 50% of available time
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

2320 HWY 6 S BOX 699 Melfort, SK S0E1A0, CAN

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: AGRIC002157

Description

Our Melfort, SK branch is looking for an exceptional individual with a strong Agriculture background to join our service department as a Shop Foreman for our John Deere Agriculture dealership.

The Shop Foreman is responsible for the effective supervision of the Service Department to ensure that quality standards and productivity requirements are met in accordance with Service Optimization standards. The individual acts as the Service Manager when the Manager is away from the dealership and provide quotes and estimates to customers as required, review work orders with customers, directs closing of work orders and collects payment for work orders or directs Service Administrative staff to collect payment as appropriate.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Assists with the assignment of jobs and work orders to Service Department employees according to their skills and knowledge
• Assists in the appraisal of repair orders coming into the Service Department and may participate in repairs.
• May review repair orders for accuracy and completeness, and stays informed of the progress on all jobs
• Acts as a point-of-contact for technicians on equipment repair inquiries and updates
• Directs and assists in the diagnosis of machine problems of technicians and apprentices Inspects and repairs all special tools.
• Recommends new tooling as required Advises Service Manager or Service
• Location Manager of all customer complaints Coordinates and schedules all in-house technician training
• Assists the Service Manager or Service Location Manager with coordinating and conducting quarterly safety meetings Supports Service
• Advisors by responding to technical questions from customers
• Demonstrates proper and safe workplace processes and operation of equipment
• Maintains good housekeeping discipline for a clean and safe working environment
• May fill the Service Manager or Service Location Manager role in their absence
• May arrange for and participate in re-conditioning of used equipment and set-up of new equipment
• May approve the release of equipment for delivery to the customer
• May assist in providing performance feedback and disciplinary recommendations for service technicians and staff to the Service Manager or Service Location Manager
• Bills approximately 50% of available time
• Other duties as assigned

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.