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.