Parts Supervisor

Finning Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parts supplier is seeking a Parts Supervisor to join their team in Canada. The successful candidate will lead a team dedicated to optimizing parts availability and improving customer service experiences across various locations. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills, with a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually, along with additional incentives and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have supervisory experience in parts roles, preferably within the mining sector.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Annual bonus incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
• 5+ years in warehouse or parts roles, ideally in the mining sector.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills are essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Expanded Mining Parts team and drive performance improvements.
• Manage inventory strategies and enhance stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor parts inventory levels to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve parts-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Journeyman Parts Ticket

Red Seal

Tools

Lawson M3

Job description

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Join Finning and lead a team dedicated to delivering parts functional excellence and continuous improvement.

This position offers:

• A leadership role focused on optimizing parts availability and improving customer service experience.
• Opportunities to collaborate with Caterpillar, vendors, and internal teams to drive operational success.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

As a Parts Supervisor, you’ll oversee a team of parts technicians supporting branches and customers within the Expanded Mining Parts group. You’ll drive performance improvements, manage inventory strategies, and foster strong stakeholder relationships.

If you’re a proactive leader with strong technical and organizational skills, this is a role for you!

For this position, the expected base salary range is between $85,000 and $100,000 annually. We also offer additional incentives such as an annual bonus and premium for certain shifts.

Job Description

• Provide clear leadership and direction to the Expanded Mining Parts team, fostering a positive, engaged, and performance-driven culture.
  • Artemis, Red Chris Mine, Conuma, Willow Creek, Ekati, Goose Bay.
• Drive collaboration between Caterpillar, Finning business units, and supply chain partners to achieve measurable results aligned with the EMP strategy.
• Coach and mentor parts staff, promoting accountability and ownership while developing succession plans and growth opportunities.
• Set clear goals and expectations for team members, monitor performance, and provide timely feedback through formal and informal conversations.
• Conduct Employee Opinion Surveys and implement action plans to improve engagement and team effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Caterpillar stakeholders, vendors, and branches to ensure alignment on parts supply chain objectives.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, and service dimensions, focusing on inventory optimization for Expanded Mining Parts.
• Oversee high-volume and critical parts availability, reducing expediting costs and downtime through proactive planning and process improvements.
• Assess and recommend tools, technologies, and solutions to enhance EMP parts processes and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and operational procedures while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Monitor parts inventory levels and fill rates to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review KPIs and operational priorities.
• Address performance gaps and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Collaborate with branches and customers to resolve parts-related issues and improve service delivery.

Requirements

• Journeyman Parts Ticket required. Red Seal is an asset.
• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• 5+ years in warehouse or parts roles, preferably in the mining sector.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and cost controls.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with Lawson M3 and parts network systems is an asset.
• Understanding of labor relations, grievance resolution, and performance management processes.
• Ability to travel to customer sites (25 – 40% of the time).

Important

• This position is based out of our Prince George location.
• Will also consider applicants to work out other Finning locations.
• Permanent, full-time role.
• Monday – Friday, 5x2 schedule.

If you’re ready to lead a high-performing parts team and deliver exceptional customer service, apply today!

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.