Maintenance Manager- Trailer Shop
- Cambridge, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and opportunity in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. Our success is directly attributed to our dedicated and talented team of professionals who work hard together with a common purpose – to keep us on the leading edge in safety, technology, and analysis.It’s not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years, Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.We win as a team when we work as a team, and succeed when our employees succeed. We want people who are resilient, team-oriented, and driven because we are laser focused on meeting commitments to our People, Customer, and Profit. If you’re looking to work for a dynamic, fast-paced, progressive organization then apply with us.We offer the following in our search for engaged employees looking to become part of a successful team:
- A continuous learning environment that develops your individual career goals
- A continuous improvement environment where all ideas are explored
- Engaged coaches and mentors who will provide guidance but also allow autonomy
- Team atmosphere
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including company paid group benefits and company sponsored retirement savings plan
- Support of professional memberships and certifications
- Hours: Monday to Thursday from approximately 5:30am to 4:00pm
Key Accountabilities:
- Identify, troubleshoot and communicate any trailer fleet maintenance issues through appropriate internal channels for resolution
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings with direct reports and provide regular communication on shop priorities, expectations, health and safety requirements, etc.
- Prioritize and delegate workload instructions and scheduled repairs to technicians to ensure quality and productivity standards are met
- Manage equipment data entry and updates to various computer systems using multiple software platforms
- Schedule service inspections as required following the maintenance schedule
- Mentor, coach, and train technicians with trade related knowledge to develop their technical skills and competencies to ensure they follow proper processes and procedures
- Lead individual meetings with direct reports to discuss progress on their personal development, SMART goal targets and appropriate performance management activities such as disciplinary meetings as required
- Audit work orders from technicians for accuracy and once completed, approve and close work orders
- Develop and plan priority sequence for daily trailer equipment compliance requirements
- Maintain vendor relationships to ensure quotes, pricing and turnaround meets company expectations
- Handle timely and professional communications with internal customers, dealerships, vendors, suppliers etc.
- Understand, collaborate and strive for a solution-driven resolution with internal and external customers
- Effectively communicate with drivers and owner operators to understand repairs required
- Promote and lead the 5S program with department organization and cleanliness
- Administration of appropriate maintenance reports (PM, DOT, service bulletin)
- Assist and provide feedback to other maintenance departments such as Parts, Warranty and Breakdown and troubleshoot any maintenance concerns
- Continually review work process and provide suggestions for process improvements
- Attend monthly Maintenance Supervisor’s meetings (may not be within shift hours)
- Performs other duties as required
- Licensed Mechanic with a 310T or 310J Red Seal Certification
- 2-5 years of prior work experience as a Licensed Technician
- Some supervisory, managerial or leadership experience required
- Valid driver’s license required
- AZ license and heavy equipment operator is an asset
- Business knowledge of North American transportation and fleet maintenance
- Ability to lead, mentor and coach employees to utilize their strengths and further develop themselves personally and professionally
- Strong attention to detail with a mechanical aptitude
- Microsoft Office, computer and telephone skills
- Creative and effective problem-solving ability
- Detail oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues
- Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member
No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.