Shop Supervisor

J.D. Irving, Limited; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a motivated Shop Supervisor for its Kensington Garage, PEI. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, experience in mechanical or supervisory roles, and a commitment to quality service. Responsibilities include supervising technicians, ensuring operational objectives are met, and maintaining a productive work environment. This role offers a dynamic work atmosphere, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

RRSP matching program

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & Wellness reimbursements

3 weeks' paid vacation

Growth and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-7 years’ experience in a mechanical or supervisory role are required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Setting day-to-day operational objectives for the team.
• Supervise the technicians’ work to ensure productivity and quality.
• Organize overall shop work and assign tasks as required.

Skills

Strong Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Trade Certification or College Diploma

Red Seal Technician Certification

Job description

Midland Transport is looking for a motivated individual to work as a Shop Supervisor in our Kensington Garage, PEI.

We are looking for someone who has the drive to go above and beyond the call of duty in providing Superior Quality Service for our customers. Selected candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a “Can Do” attitude.

Shift

Monday – Friday (Dayshift 8:00am - 4:30pm), Flexible for occasional evenings or weekends may be required from time to time

Benefits To Joining Midland

• A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• 3 weeks' paid vacationMaternity leave top-up program
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies

Qualifications

• Education: Trade Certification or College Diploma.
• Red Seal Technician Certification.
• Years of Experience: 4-7 years’ experience in a mechanical or supervisory role are required.
• Strong Leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.).

Responsibilities

• Setting day-to-day operational objectives for the team.
• Supervise the technicians’ work, ensuring productivity and quality of work being performed on all of fleet in accordance with company, provincial, and federal standards. Auditing fleet appearance and external vendor repairs may be necessary at times.
• Organize overall shop work for technicians and assign tasks as required.
• Monitoring workflow and work orders.
• Accountable for unit downtime at shop and expediting repairs as required.
• Managing client relations both internally and externally.
• Performing mechanical work on vehicles or components if required.
• Reporting nonconforming situations as well as completing site Safety Assessments.
• Ensures adequate parts inventory is maintained at the garage and assists in locating specialized parts when required.
• Conduct weekly shop Daily Management meetings with technicians to review Safety, Shop KPI’s and new policies/SOPs.
• Actively involved with the training and advancement of shop technician skills and certifications.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.