Shop Supervisor - Sarnia, Canada - Road & Rail | OWS| Universal Rail Systems company

Description

Shop Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Equipment Manager, East Division, the Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing OWS fleet maintenance and day to day fleet activities, as well as supervising staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for managing Road and Rail OWS fleet of 200+ trucks (ie. hi-rail, boom trucks, light trucks, etc.).

Familiar with federal/provincial government regulations, Transport Canada obligations, and safety policies.

Complies with OH&S safety standards.

Generate savings through managing fuel consumption, repair/maintenance, and bulk purchasing.

Maintains physical conditions of fleet by planning and implementing inspections; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.

Achieves financial objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Consolidating Eastern fleet capital allocation process by working with regional teams at a detailed level.

Maintains fleet staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

Maintains fleet staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshop; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Perform other duties as required.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Strong computer skills are required with proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Demonstrated customer service focus
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment; self motivated
• Effective and proven organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a high pressure and demanding work environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrate ability to perform maturely and professionally ensuring complete confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically, act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems, and make decisions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 25 years of prior experience in fleet management
• 310S and/or 310T trades license, as asset
• 421A heavy duty mechanic license, an asset
• Experience working within the transport industry in the fields of safety records management/shipping (strong asset)
• Fleet experience with 300+ vehicles, safety management, developing standards, managing processes, reporting skills, analyzing information, equipment maintenance
• Experience in dealing with ministry of transportation in Ontario
• Excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Able to take the initiative to liaise with other departments and/or external sources
• Excellent customer service focus, with an ability to work collaboratively with others
• Work effectively in a team environment as a contributing team player

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• An industryleading comprehensive benefits program
• The opportunity to work with a great team where safety is an integral part of our culture

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but please note that we will contact and select only those applicants who most closely meet our qualification requirements, for an interview.

EST

Pay:
From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- fleet management/supervision: 2 years (required)
- safety records management/shipping in transport industry: 1 year (required)

• Ministry of Transportation in Ontario: 1 year (required)
• Fleet experience with 300+ vehicles: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person