Mechanical Supervisor - Saskatoon, Canada - Cando Rail & Terminals

Cando Rail & Terminals

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Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the delivery of services provided and the employees assigned to the division. The Supervisor will work independently and in small team environments repairing and servicing various types of rail equipment. The work will take place in all weather conditions in an environment that operates 24/7, 365 days per year. The Supervisor will be required to be available to respond to emergency situations.

Roles and Responsibilities
Planning & Service Delivery

Develops and implements plans to grow new and existing service and repair customers from both an external and internal basis
Manages relationships with new and existing customers, complimentary service providers, contractors, shippers, and other key industry contacts
Guides operations of the division coordinating with service users and providers
Establishes work schedules and the mobilization of equipment and people
Ensure equipment, tools, and materials are kept to appropriate standards and arrange for any necessary maintenance and repairs as necessary; ensure the services provided are aligned with the division's vision
Provides quality customer and employee relations, interfaces with Cando Mechanical employees***Leadership & Employee Development
Builds and maintains positive and healthy relationships and teams within the division
Promotes and guides others to understand delivery of effective services and achievement of objectives and their interrelationship
Conducts daily safety huddles with shop employees including job hazard analysis; ensures safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to
Creates and maintains a positive safety culture and upholds the principles of a positive safety culture
Ensures for the delivery of training and development initiatives related to the division

Supervision and Administration

Supervises operations and related assigned activities ensuring the necessary people, equipment, tools, and other resources are available to effectively provide services
Provides supervision within the shop and field environment including assigning work,

providing hands-on activity and teaching, and monitoring of workloads and skill levels

Coordinates the implementation and development of safety management systems (SMS), policies and practices within the division
Manages division human resources including participating in hiring, coaching and leading activities, participates in daily operations, monitors payroll and WCB functions, and manages purchasing for the department
Involves employees in decision making regarding project planning, and policy issues

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrates initiative to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload leading to successful implementation of projects in a constantly changing dynamic environment
Demonstrates leadership including establishing focus, providing motivational support, fostering teamwork, and empowering others
Working knowledge of legislation, regulations, and best practices relevant to shop services and employee relations
Knowledge or willingness to learn AAR/ FRA/ TC certification procedures and practices
Understanding of materials purchasing, inventory management, and basic accounting practices
Ability to carry out production planning and meet Workplace Safety & Health and Worker's Compensation standards
General computer skills with ability to learn new processes
Awareness of Lean management principles and concepts and 5S
Must be able to work under pressure and adapt to change.

Education and Experience

Five (5) years experience in a progressive leadership and supervisory position preferred or proven leadership skills.
Experience working in heavy industrial environments and with similar equipment
Strong mechanical aptitude