Fleet Maintenance & Operations Lead

Canada Packers Inc.; Landmark; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Canada Packers Inc. is seeking a proactive Fleet Maintenance & Operations Manager to launch and lead our Landmark, Manitoba maintenance facility.

You will establish maintenance programs, source parts, hire technicians, and implement cost-effective strategies to improve fleet reliability and uptime. You will oversee budgeting, vendor management, and KPI development while balancing hands-on shop activity with long-term fleet strategy in a values-based organization committed to continuous

Qualifications

• Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic certification preferred; Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification or equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in commercial truck and trailer maintenance and/or fleet operations.
• Leadership experience in a maintenance, fleet, or transportation environment.
• Experience managing employees, contractors, vendors, and maintenance budgets.
• Strong knowledge of commercial truck and trailer maintenance systems and practices.
• Experience with maintenance management systems, work order processes, and fleet compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify efficiencies, control costs, and drive continuous improvement.
• High degree of initiative, ownership, and ability to balance hands-on operations with strategic planning.
• Commercial truck driving experience and exposure to livestock, agriculture, or transportation operations are assets.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage the Landmark maintenance facility.
• Establish preventive maintenance programs, work order systems, inventory controls, and shop procedures.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance for feed and livestock trucks and trailers.
• Determine which repairs should be completed internally and coordinate major repairs and warranty work with external vendors.
• Recruit, develop, and lead maintenance personnel while building a safe, productive, and accountable shop culture.
• Set performance expectations and provide coaching and technical support.
• Develop maintenance KPIs and monitor fleet performance, reliability, uptime, and operating costs.
• Evaluate truck and trailer specifications, suppliers, components, and maintenance practices to improve value and service.
• Manage vendors, parts procurement, inventory, maintenance budgets, expenditures, work orders, and reporting.
• Support capital planning and equipment replacement recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with transportation, safety, environmental, and company requirements, including accurate maintenance and inspection records.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance budgets

Fleet operations

Maintenance systems

Work orders

Problem solving

Planning

Initiative

Driving/trucking

Job description

Canada Packers Inc. is seeking a proactive Fleet Maintenance & Operations Manager to launch and lead our Landmark, Manitoba maintenance facility.

You will establish maintenance programs, source parts, hire technicians, and implement cost-effective strategies to improve fleet reliability and uptime. You will oversee budgeting, vendor management, and KPI development while balancing hands-on shop activity with long-term fleet strategy in a values-based organization committed to continuous