Shop Supervisor

As the Shop Supervisor , you will supervise and lead our team of professional technicians on the shop floor.

About Bison Non-Driving

Celebrating over 50 years in Business • Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving • Committed to environmental sustainability Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

Responsibilities

• You will utilize your proven supervisory skills to provide leadership and coaching to mechanics of all experience levels.
• You will assist with trouble shooting and solving of mechanical problems as well as ensuring productivity and work quality goals are met.
• You will communicate with Planners, Operations, Drivers and other departments as necessary in order to make decisions and adjustments to the workload schedule.
• Using your excellent organization skills, you will partner with Shop Managers to ensure that production and quality objectives are met.
• Supervise Maintenance Administration and technical staff which includes day to day management and education, information, tools, training, action plans and providing support
• Management and promotion of maintenance programs
• Responsible for ensuring on-the-floor resource availability is sufficient to complete workload, by assigning and controlling overtime, time-off and vacation days

Monitor and administer safe shop and work practices

• Ensure database information, files, repair entry and schedules are accurate
• Attend and contribute to team meetings on a daily, project and management goals.

Requirements

• Established interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams
• Strong organizational and planning skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Consistently performs work in a safe manner, following work instructions and safe operating procedures A Journeyman’s certifications or equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness and flexibility under pressure will be key to your success in this position.

Preferred

• 1-3 years prior supervisory experience in a maintenance environment would be considered an asset Strong computer skills including Microsoft office suite.

Benefits

• 4x10s from Tuesday to Friday from 17:00-03:30 To learn more about the career opportunities at Bison, please visit our blog and watch a short video: https://blog.bisontransport.com/the-people-behind-the-move The job is classified under NOC Code: 72020 Why Bison: • Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career • Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance • Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider • Join our engaging
• Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

Work Environment/Conditions

Maintenance office environment, must be able to stand for extended periods. Traditional work model – in office 100% of the time.