Regional Maintenance Manager - Central Region

TEN Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Paid Vacation and Personal Days

RRSP Plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

TEN Canada is seeking a Regional Maintenance Manager in the Mississauga area to partner with Service Managers, enhance profitability across maintenance categories, and standardize repair procedures for all trailer types. The role focuses on shaping maintenance strategy, supporting branch teams, and driving continuous improvement.

You will lead maintenance operations, ensure strong performance across branches, and develop processes to optimize staff productivity, parts availability, and safety

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of leadership experience in a shop or maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management and/or transportation.
• Proven ability to manage schedules effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Forward-thinking with the ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid background in maintaining a comprehensive safety program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build relationships with staff and customers to support sustainable growth.
• Support branches in developing productive teams and improving processes.
• Drive productivity and service performance through effective management of staff, workflow, parts, and shop efficiency.
• Assist branches in maintaining optimal parts inventory and adherence to procedures.
• Contribute to development and implementation of coaching and performance measurement processes.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and technology affecting operations.
• Lead initiatives to improve service operations and reduce downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Safety program

Job description

Regional Maintenance Manager

Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) is proud to be the North American leader in transportation equipment and solutions. We're full-service and fully loaded with an industry-leading diverse fleet of over 80,000 trailers and a support network of 240 service bays, 118 mobile service trucks, and 430+ skilled mechanics. Equipped with decades of knowledge and experience, incredible customer track records, and a sharp perspective on the future of the industry, TEN offers full-service trailer solutions that keep businesses moving forward.

As the Regional Maintenance Manager, you will partner closely with Service Managers to enhance profitability across all maintenance categories, implement standardized repair procedures for all trailer types, and ensure consistent operational performance across branches. You will play a key role in shaping maintenance strategy, supporting branch teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Leadership & Relationship Building — Serve as a trusted leader who builds strong relationships with staff and customers to support sustainable business growth.
• Operational Support — Support branches in developing and maintaining productive teams by continuously improving processes and workflows.
• Productivity & Performance Management — Drive productivity and service performance through effective management of staff, workflow, parts availability, and shop efficiency.
• Inventory Oversight — Assist branches in maintaining optimal parts inventory levels and ensuring adherence to inventory management procedures.
• Employee Development — Contribute to the development and implementation of processes that measure progress in coaching mechanics, taking corrective actions when required, and documenting and rewarding performance.
• Industry Knowledge — Maintain comprehensive knowledge of industry trends, technology, specifications, laws, and regulations that may impact operations.
• Continuous Improvement — Lead initiatives aimed at improving service operations, reducing downtime, and enhancing overall maintenance effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience working in a shop environment at a leadership or management level.
• Strong knowledge in fleet management and/or transportation.
• Demonstrated management experience with excellent scheduling and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and foster a positive, team‑oriented work environment.
• Strong forward‑thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate and address future challenges and opportunities.
• Experience developing and implementing continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Solid background in managing and maintaining a comprehensive safety program.

What We Offer

We believe in investing in our employees. That's why we offer a range of attractive and distinctive benefits to reward your exceptional skills and dedication:

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days each year
• Employer sponsored RRSP Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a health care spending account along with an employee and family assistance program
• Employee Awards Program and Referral Program
• Company sponsored Team Events

TEN Canada Ltd. supports diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

As part of our recruitment process, we incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the screening and assessment of candidates. These tools are used to enhance the overall candidate experience.