Shop Floor Supervisor

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SUMMARY

Join the Trailcon Leasing team, a leading provider of trailer leasing, rental, and maintenance services in Canada. With over 30 years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we offer a dynamic work environment where employees thrive. With locations in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years, showcasing our dedication to creating a supportive and engaging workplace. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow with a trusted industry leader, we want to hear from you

Trailcon Leasing is currently hiring a Shop Floor Supervisor for our location in Delta, BC.

Available Shift: Five days a week

Why Should You Work for Us?

• Comprehensive Benefits 100% Company Paid (Medical, Dental, Vision, Health, AD&D, STD/LTD, Life Insurance) - FROM DAY 1
• 3 weeks vacation
• 5 wellness days
• RRSP program
• Great work life balance
• Performance Bonus Paid out quarterly
• Safety Boot &Tool Allowance
• Family environment and company culture

Overview

The supervisor is responsible for managing daily operations of maintenance activities, the productivity of technicians assigned to maintenance tasks, and ensuring that all maintenance tasks are effectively distributed amongst technicians and completed. The supervisor is accountable for managing technician productivity, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication to maintain efficiency. The supervisor will also monitor work quality, manage downtime, and support the development of technicians through training and coaching.

Responsibilities

· Oversee technicians and ensure framework for task assignment is appropriate by level of expertise

· Allocate work across technicians to balance workload

· Oversee trailer triage activities and the execution of running repairs

· Order shunts upon work completion to ensure timely arrival of new trailers

· Approve commencement of repair work

· Close completed work orders

· Facilitate pre-shift meetings to communicate priorities and key updates

· Proactively manage break schedules to optimize productive time

· Respond to ad-hoc requests for information from the Operations, Call Centre, Sales teams (i.e., on trailer status, estimated completion time, issues identified, etc.)

· Ensure productivity and engagement of technicians

· Monitor and track daily trailer throughput

· Measure and track time spent on each work order and ensure compliance to work order effort estimate

· Provide coaching and training to support skill development of technicians

· Develop and administer performance management plans for "at risk" technicians

· Monitor work being performed to address quality or compliance concerns

· Enforce adherence to workplace policies, safety guidelines, and maintenance best practices

· Ensure the cleanliness of the workplace and organization of parts, tools, and equipment

· Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the efficiency of the shop floor (e.g., to reduce idle time, motion waste, and overprocessing)

Requirements

· Post Secondary Education is required

· Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a relevant field

· Experience working with achieving goals, KPIs, and meeting targets

· Licensed 310J or 310T is preferred

· Strong technical knowledge in maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.

· Prior experience in trailer maintenance or a similar field is highly preferred.

· Strong ability to lead and motivate a team, manage productivity, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on time.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address challenges, improve workflows, and resolve maintenance issues.

· Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage schedules, and allocate resources to meet deadlines.

· Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment or materials up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during shifts.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check if selected. Details will be provided through the recruitment process.

Trailcon is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to employing a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Work Location: In person