Supervisor, Tooling

Finning; Surrey; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid pension

Employee share purchase

Medical benefits

Job summary

Finning Canada in Surrey, BC is seeking a Tooling Supervisor to lead the tooling strategy, programs, and processes across the network. You will oversee Tool Hub operations, asset management, inventory control, calibration, and repair programs to ensure tooling resources meet operational needs.

You will drive standardization, lead change, and partner with technicians, supervisors, vendors, and OEMs to improve safety, productivity, and technician effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a technical, business, operations, supply chain, or related discipline, or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in tooling, maintenance, service operations, asset management, heavy equipment, industrial operations, or related field.
• Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, asset lifecycle management, maintenance practices, and operational processes.
• Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of new systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Finning Canada’s tooling strategy, programs, and processes.
• Oversee Tool Hub operations, tooling deployment, asset management, inventory control, calibration, and repair programs.
• Ensure tooling resources are available, properly maintained, and aligned with operational requirements across the business.
• Drive standardization, consistency, and best practices for tooling operations nationwide.
• Partner with technicians, supervisors, branch leaders, vendors, and OEM partners to improve safety, productivity, and technician effectiveness.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of tooling technologies and digital solutions.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and business results.
• Develop team capability, drive accountability, and support organizational change initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory mgmt

Asset management

Change leadership

Stakeholder influence

Team leadership

Education

Post-secondary in technical/business/ops or related

Job description

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

At Finning, our technicians rely on having the right tools at the right time. As Tooling Supervisor, you’ll lead the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of our national tooling program, ensuring teams across the business have access to safe, reliable, and innovative tooling solutions.

From Tool Hub leadership and asset management to technology implementation and process optimization, you’ll play a critical role in improving productivity, supporting operational excellence, and driving consistency across our network. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who thrives on innovation, accountability, and delivering measurable business results.

We anticipate the base salary for this position will be between $100-$110. Actual salary will be based on the candidate’s experience.

Location: Surrey, BC
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours/week

Job Description:

• Lead and continuously improve Finning Canada’s tooling strategy, programs, and processes.
• Oversee Tool Hub operations, tooling deployment, asset management, inventory control, calibration, and repair programs.
• Ensure tooling resources are available, properly maintained, and aligned with operational requirements across the business.
• Drive standardization, consistency, and best practices for tooling operations nationwide.
• Partner with technicians, supervisors, branch leaders, vendors, and OEM partners to improve safety, productivity, and technician effectiveness.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of tooling technologies and digital solutions.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and business results.
• Develop team capability, drive accountability, and support organizational change initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a technical, business, operations, supply chain, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Several years of experience in tooling, maintenance, service operations, asset management, heavy equipment, industrial operations, or a related field.
• Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, asset lifecycle management, maintenance practices, and operational processes.
• Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of new systems and technologies.

What Does Finning Offer?

• 5.75% Employer paid pension, plus up to 1% additional
• 6% voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 100% Employer paid medical benefits

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 notdiscriminate 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.