Tire & Wash Bay Shop Foreman

The Kenan Advantage Group “KAG” is North America's largest independent fuels delivery and bulk liquids carrier. At KAG, we pride ourselves on providing the safest and highest quality service to our customers by delivering every load on time, without incident. Our team members help us achieve our Vision of revolutionizing transportation and logistics within the liquid bulk industry through our national scale, advanced technology, and an uncompromising commitment to be the employer of choice.

Our Canadian Operating companies are Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, and Paul’s Hauling
- **KAG Canada** If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to apply

Reporting to the Winnipeg Shop Manager, the Tire/Wash Bay Shop Foreman is responsible for overseeing the tire program in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, and Brandon and Winnipeg, additionally will also manage the Winnipeg Wash Bay facility. In this role you are expected to deliver on your objectives while supporting the Terminals in achieving the necessary results. The successful applicant should possess very good knowledge of tractor and trailer tires including the retreading process.

**What you bring**:

- The ability to plan and coordinate Tire shop and wash bay functions
- High energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Well organized, detail oriented, enthusiastic, and confident with a roll up your sleeves attitude towards work
- Ability to maintain a professional and respectful composure in challenging situations
- Experience in leading and guiding employees for success
- Driving team efficiency without compromising safety or integrity
- Excellent Customer service skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Good understanding of Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- A solid business presence complimented by personal drive, resourcefulness, maturity, integrity, honesty, and good sound business judgement
- Previous experience with the Trimble Suite of maintenance software (TMT) would be an asset
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience
- 3-5 years in the tire field - TIA certification an asset

**Responsibilities of the position**:

- Assisting technicians with yard checks, planning, organizing, and scheduling all aspects of tire maintenance
- Monitor system that tracks tire inventory for Winnipeg, Brandon, Moosejaw, and Saskatoon, casing tracking, warranty scrap analysis, sending/receiving new tires, retreads, and provide training to new and on-going employees
- Assisting with review of repair orders for wash bay and tire bay
- Reviewing invoices on national accounts ensuring proper pricing and products are being used
- Dealing with road calls and flexible to accept after hours calls
- Being aware of and responsible for ensuring Health & Safety standards are adhered to maintain a safe and productive workplace
- Responsible for communicating and coordinating with Operations for any equipment needed for repairs or maintenance
- Involved in the maintenance and general upkeep of facilities and applicable property
- Being innovative and open-minded to new philosophies and ideas to improve processes necessary to make the maintenance of the equipment as effective and efficient as possible
- Creating and maintaining a positive work environment
- Assisting wash bay prepping units for steams and shunting equipment if required
- Some travel required
- Other duties as required

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**What’s in it for you**:

- Competitive compensation including immediate company paid benefit package for you and your family
- We offer a wide range of other employee programs and incentives including a RRSP/DPSP matching program, annual bonus opportunities and scholarships opportunities for your children
- Referral reward payments up to $2,000 available per successful hire (certain conditions apply)
- We are a fun team and maintain a family like atmosphere
- We listen to your ideas and give you an opportunity to make changes
- We have an uncompromising commitment to safety and lead by example every day through actively caring about one another