Shop Manager

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd. in Mississauga, ON seeks a hands-on Shop Manager to oversee daily shop, yard, fleet, and equipment operations. You will ensure maintenance, compliance, and efficient processes across inventory and maintenance workflows.

The role combines operational leadership with administrative duties, requiring strong organization, safety adherence, and effective collaboration with drivers and internal teams to drive fleet performance and cost control.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required (Class G preferred; higher classification considered an asset).
• Proven experience in fleet management, shop operations, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, inventory management, and logistics coordination.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in record-keeping and reporting.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure parts, materials, and equipment to support uninterrupted operations
• Oversee daily fleet operations, including dispatching drivers and scheduling routes
• Plan, monitor, and ensure completion of preventative maintenance for all vehicles and equipment
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs
• Manage inventory of spare parts, materials, and equipment
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the shop, storage yard, and fleet
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve fleet efficiency and operational performance
• Analyze and report on fleet data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Assist in developing and implementing fleet management policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and support to drivers, addressing operational issues as needed
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Perform additional duties as required

Skills

Fleet management

Shop operations

Vehicle maintenance

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Location: Mississauga, ON (On-site with some flexibility for remote work)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a fast-growing and dynamic organization with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, and they are expanding their team and seeking a highly organized and hands-on Shop Manager to support their continued growth.

The Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the shop, storage yard, fleet, and company equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all vehicles and equipment are maintained, operational, and compliant with company and safety standards. The successful candidate will provide both operational and administrative support, ensuring efficiency across fleet management, inventory control, and maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure parts, materials, and equipment to support uninterrupted operations
• Oversee daily fleet operations, including dispatching drivers and scheduling routes
• Plan, monitor, and ensure completion of preventative maintenance for all vehicles and equipment
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs
• Manage inventory of spare parts, materials, and equipment
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the shop, storage yard, and fleet
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve fleet efficiency and operational performance
• Analyze and report on fleet data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Assist in developing and implementing fleet management policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and support to drivers, addressing operational issues as needed
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Perform additional duties as required

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required (Class G preferred; higher classification considered an asset)
• Proven experience in fleet management, shop operations, or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, inventory management, and logistics coordination
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Proficient in record-keeping and reporting
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

• Work may involve exposure to outdoor elements such as temperature variations, dust, noise, and other environmental factors
• On-site environment may include physical risks requiring adherence to safety protocols
• Safety footwear is required
• Combination of indoor shop work and outdoor yard/fleet oversight
• Work for a dynamic organization that continues to grow
• Salary ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to build and improve process and contribute to operational excellence.

Why Kelly®?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodation for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.