Parts Leadhand

Brandt Group of Companies; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cranbrook is seeking a Parts Leadhand. In this role, you will oversee the parts department's daily operations, ensure compliance with safety standards, and manage inventory. Ideal candidates will have experience in parts management and excellent leadership skills to coach and mentor team members. This position offers an opportunity to create a safe and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in parts management and inventory control.
• Strong knowledge of safety and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the parts department.
• Monitor employees for compliance with standards.
• Ensure training and safety protocols are followed.

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Parts Leadhand for our Cranbrook Construction and Forestry location. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the parts department, and performs duties associated with the front counter and with maintaining parts inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure parts shipping, receiving, and warehousing standards are met
• Monitor employees to ensure parts and warehouse activities are performed according to established safety and industry standards
• Ensure internal standards, policies, and reporting practices are met
• Utilize 5S and Lean principles and practice sin organizing the parts area and related work
• As required, address customer parts needs
• Investigate problem orders, receiving and inventory issues
• Ensure parts return processes are followed
• Help coordinate the annual physical parts inventory
• Check and sign off on transfers and run stock orders (In the Parts Manager’s absence)
• Oversee and coordinate shift scheduling
• Document/deal with employee performance issues as required, and make recommendations to the Parts Manager regarding performance issues
• Help ensure employee training requirements are met, and coach, mentor, and train employees in relevant practices and procedures as required
• Create and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring that company and occupational health and safety standards are met
• Comply with company human resources, expense and payroll policies, procedures, and practices, as well as general labour standards
• Review Kronos timecards in the Parts Manager’s absence
• Other duties as assigned