Supervisor Fleet Management Garage-CA

Job Summary

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum productivity and utilization of repair facilities and equipment
• Determine specific staffing, shop space and workload requirements
• Coordinate repair and maintenance programs by equitable distribution of workload
• Ensure facilities are maintained to levels which meet labour and building code requirements
• Maintain and update tools and equipment used in maintenance of the fleet
• Ensure proper documentation of facilities and equipment are kept up to date

• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and time standards for equipment and maintain repair parts inventory
• Monitor quality and timeliness of asset management system updates
• Interact with customers and vendors to ensure timely repairs and maintenance are carried out
• Maintain adequate level of inventory part for size and make-up of the fleet
• Schedule maintenance to maximize the efficient utilization of the fleet (minimize downtime)

• Improve productivity of shop operations and standards of maintenance
• Review productivity reports set time standards and monitor through exception reporting and correct actions
• Review repair and maintenance practises, and make recommendations to improve methods

• Monitor and control monthly expenditures
• Establish best discounts and quality with the supplier network to optimize cost of labour and materials
• Review historic expenditures and forecasts to develop operating budget
• Track ongoing expenses, and take corrective action were needed to ensure expenditures are in line with company policy and budgetary constraints
• Negotiate discounts and quality service levels with supplier network
• Report ongoing budget status, investigate and explain budget variances

• Maintain a well-trained and motivated unionized workforce at levels to meet current and future work requirements
• Assess individual performance as part of succession planning strategy
• Assess workload requirements to determine shift and staffing requirements
• Identify training and developmental needs
• Provide on the job and classroom training in repair and maintenance procedures in line with the fleet profile and technological advancement
• Evaluate staff performance to determine potential candidates for future advancement

• Promote and ensure compliance in safety, accident prevention, environmental, National Safety Code, Canada Labour Code, and respective provincial fleet safety standards
• Identify potential unsafe practices, take immediate remedial action and document safety violations
• Hold ongoing Health and Safety Committee meetings
• Ensure committee participation and follow up on recommendations
• Perform safety audits to ensure zero tolerance policy is followed
• Perform and record safety observations in accordance with CN guidelines
• Ensure environmental policy is adhered to and proper documentation is completed
• Understand and follow Canada Labour Code Guidelines
• Ensure vehicle fleet is maintained to all Federal and Provincial safety standards and proper documentation is completed
• Ensure compliance with National Safety Code for the vehicle fleet and staff

Working Conditions

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive/truck and coach repair trades
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Education/Certification/Designation

• Professional Education Diploma (DEP) as automotive or truck and coach mechanic
• Must hold a valid driver's license
• Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered.

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly
• Vision and strategic thinking
• Impactful and inclusive leadership
• Performance and value delivery
• Empowerment and talent development
• Strategic communication and influence
• Managerial courage and decisiveness
• Compliance
• High-Impact Execution
• Planning
• Coordination
• Prioritization

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of fleet operational requirements
• Working knowledge of the CAW 5.1 collective agreement, Canada Labour Code, Federal and Provincial regulations concerning motor vehicles
• Knowledge of stock inventory procedures and controls
• Short- and medium-range planning abilities
• Knowledge of fleet management's mainframe computer system*
• Knowledge CN's safety and environmental policies*

Additional Information (If Any)