We are currently hiring a Trailer Shop Supervisor to supervise repair and maintenance operation activities to ensure proper repair, safety, and performance of trailers.
What you will do:
- Manage a team of professional garage maintenance personnel by providing strong leadership and guidance.
- Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety related meetings to ensure safe work practices, injury prevention, and occupational health & safety protocols.
- Work with Human Resources to adhere to and promote policy and procedures for a safe and engaging work environment.
- Review and inquire on type of repairs being carried out along with proper parts replacement if needed for equipment for all-in hour and sublet repairs.
- Report on the status of repairs and in-service time for trailers to the operations group on a daily basis.
- Work with suppliers on technical issues to resolve downtime.
- Schedule garage personnel and workloads to maximize efficiency and provide adequate support to the business.
- Check history for rework or warranty from previous repairs for all trailers.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff members assigned to Fleet Maintenance.
- Prioritize work order and assign appropriate shop staff.
- Ensure high quality of conduct and workmanship from Technicians and Apprentices.
- Maintain vehicle records and repair data in the fleet management software program.
Essential Competencies:
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated with the ability to make analytical decisions.
- Ability to lead a group or groups of people and communicate effectively with these groups.
- Ability to analyze situations, identify problems or conflicts, and negotiate win-win scenarios.
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- A high volume of customer, terminal, and agent communication via email and phone.
- Shift - Monday to Friday 8-5pm with evening and weekend support to the team as necessary
Education and Requirements:
- 5+ years of industry-related experience
- Completion of college/vocational school or technical training
- Class A Mechanic’s License as asset but not essential
- Red Seal Certification as asset but not essential.
- Possess a valid driver’s license
Technical Skills:
- Experience and understanding of the TruckMate System and RTA is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to prepare reports in Word and Excel.
- Strong typing and computer skills.
About Armour Transportation Systems
Armour Transportation Systems is an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and a Top Fleet Employer.
Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.
Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.
Employment Equity
Armour Transportation Systems is committed to the principles of employment equity. The purpose of employment equity is to ensure that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.
Armour Transportation Systems welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your expression of interest for this position.
For candidates who require accommodation for disabilities through the application and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] or 902-468-4447 x11119 to access support.
