Drive Products is a Canadian Leader in the design and installation of systems solutions of truck mounted equipment. Due to growing business in our Nova Scotia operations, we have an immediate need for the following at our Halifax facility:
Truck Shop Manager
The Truck Shop Manager is responsible for the effective supervision of service department staff to ensure that quality standards and productivity requirements are met.
Major Responsibilities:
• Supervise the activities of service department staff.
• Ensure quality of workmanship through verification of services.
• Advise mechanics of work that must be completed, ensure completion of shop maintenance and repair work.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to all subordinate staff.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and ontime delivery.
• Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other units.
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Provide information for production plans to ensure that production objectives are met.
• Prepare and Complete documents related to the National Safety Mark.
• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy.
• Prepare production and other reports, develop and manage operating budget for area of responsibility.
• May be required to act in the capacity of Truck Shop Technician when operationally necessary
Qualifications:
• Postsecondary degree / diploma in a related field or an equivalent balance of work experience and education.
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience with demonstrated motivating, training, appraising and general supervisory skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment w/Leadership ability and team building skills to effectively supervise professional and nonprofessional staff required
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and customers.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Productivity suite.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures etc.
Assets:
• Welding certificate
• Knowledge of Hydraulic Truck Mounted Equipment
• Knowledge of Hand, Air and Measuring tools
• Knowledge of industry standard machinery and equipment used in a truck shop environment
Drive Products provides competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package as well as various opportunities to build on your skills. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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