Shop Supervisor

Canada Cartage Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotels

Car rentals

Entertainment options

Gym memberships

Phone plans

Electronics discounts

Job summary

A leading transportation services provider in Canada is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor. You will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance facility, ensuring efficient operations, and managing a team of mechanics. The ideal candidate will have a valid 310T Truck and Coach technician certification, along with supervisory experience in fleet maintenance. This role offers competitive opportunities for growth and a positive work environment within a trusted organization.

Qualifications

• Active 310T Truck and Coach technician certification required.
• One to three years working in a Fleet Maintenance Shop in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle maintenance facility and team of mechanics.
• Ensure timely and efficient repair and maintenance of the trucking fleet.
• Manage budgets and implement preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

310T Truck and Coach technician

Job description

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with leading Canadian brands. Canada Cartage is deep-rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered, and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914 Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

Position Summary

Responsible for the overall management and performance of our vehicle maintenance facility. The role involves overseeing a team of mechanics and technicians, ensuring the timely and efficient repair and maintenance of our trucking fleet. Additionally, will manage budgets, implement preventive maintenance programs, enforce safety standards, and collaborate with other departments to minimize downtime, optimize vehicle performance, and support the company’s logistics and transportation operations.

What you will do

• Daily review and updating of the TMW Shop planner to coordinate the shop workload
• Daily communication of work schedule and priorities with shop employees
• Breakdown support and managing for CCS customers using the CCS Breakdown Module
• First point of contact for customers requesting repairs
• Schedule vendor repairs and issue purchase orders
• Review daily inventory and monthly cycle counts
• Reviewing daily parts usage and re-ordering parts
• Creating parts POs and receiving parts
• Daily communication with Operations, providing updates on units out of service
• Coordinate PM and annual inspection in the shop
• Review and oversee the in-shop techs performing the Preventive Maintenance and Annual inspection, ensuring repairs meet the National Safety Code
• Visual inspection and completion of the annual inspection following the DriveOn inspection program
• Affix the DriveOn annual certificate onto the unit upon completion
• Creating all job sections for shop techs using VRMS codes and Standard repair times
• Daily review of open work orders
• Daily review of completed work orders to close status
• Reviewing Productivity and Efficiency reports to ensure meeting company goals
• Daily review of vendor estimate to capture manufacturer warranty parameters
• Weekly shop update meeting with Eastern Ontario Fleet Manager
• Duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Ac tive 310T Truck and Coach technician - Required
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
• One to three yearsworking in the Fleet Maintenance Shop in a supervisory role
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal capabilities

Why people love working for Canada Cartage

• A cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company-wide recognition initiatives are designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork, and our core values.
• Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week, that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

We are a top employer!

• Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
• We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity

Come work with an industry leader!

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined to meet the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.