Truck Shop Supervisor
We Bring Food to Your Family’s Table
The Erb Group is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers. The Erb Group specializes on the timely, protected distribution of temperature-controlled perishable goods across Canada and the U.S. The Erb Group is a family-owned business and has been in the industry for over 65 years. Its head office is based in New Hamburg, Ontario, with additional Canadian terminals in Baden, Toronto, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Montreal, Trenton, Winnipeg and a U.S. terminal in Elverson, PA. In addition, we have been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer and continue to be a safety industry leader.
What Will You Do?
- Supervise all truck shop operations and personnel, specifically Class T Mechanics, Lube Technicians, Apprentices, Shop Laborers, and Afternoon and Night Shop Foremen
- Plan preventative maintenance checks and safety inspections to equipment. Delegate work to mechanics and laborers. Monitor and manage the Truck Apprenticeship program and employee progress.
- Schedule training sessions with suppliers to keep technicians up to date with latest updates and changes to equipment.
- Ensure compliance with company standards for quality, cost control, waste reduction, safety and vehicle availability.
- Schedule and plan shift for staff as required.
- Assist technicians regarding difficult repairs and road test equipment when required.
- Analyze, diagnose problems, and make decisions on repairs. Communicate with Director of Maintenance and or Senior Corporate Fleet Director regarding larger repairs.
- Review all electronic repair orders according to Company Standard Operating Procedures.
- Work in conjunction with the Reefer Shop Supervisor and Trailer Shop Supervisor to ensure appropriate personnel are available to cover all aspects of fleet maintenance.
- May occasionally need to cover alternate shifts.
- Work in co-operation with operations at the Baden terminal to ensure equipment availability. Send daily reports to operations regard equipment repair status.
- Co-operate with any administrative requests for information.
- Address Occupational Health and Safety issues as related to the Truck Shop.
- Manage motor vehicle safeties. Ensure all documents are completed to ministry standards.
- All other duties as assigned.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Class 310T license required.
- Must be an active member of the Skilled Trades Ontario.
- Minimum High school diploma required.
- Proven supervisory skills established through previous supervisory experience.
- Experience working with an automated fleet maintenance system, maintenance cost analyses, and mechanic labor standards.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with heavy trucks.
- Computer skills and ability to look at future automated shop programs.
- Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on quality, cost-effective fleet maintenance.
- Proven mechanical abilities with a strong working knowledge of mechanical application and repair techniques.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of maintaining costs as it relates to operational profitability.
- Strong ability to implement continuous improvement.
- Organizational skills including planning and scheduling skills.
- Quality decision-making skills and ability to use good judgement.
- Positive attitude with proven people skills.
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and written
- Proven time management skills and ability to communicate with mechanics regarding fair labor standards on jobs.
Your Cool Work Perks
Benefits available from day 1
We’re motivated by doing business with good people and hiring them too.
- Company paid health insurance plans (health, prescription, dental and vision)
- Company paid group life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Enjoy $1600 in massage therapy benefits
- TFSA and RRSP savings plans with company match contributions (available after 3 months)
- Profit-sharing opportunity
- Referral bonus program
- Safety shoe voucher
- Uniform and annual tool allowance for apprentice and mechanic technicians
- Corporate discounts with Josslin Insurance and Goodlife Fitness
- Educational assistance up to 50%, with specific training required by The Erb Group paid in full
- Career advancement opportunities
- Community and philanthropy opportunities
- Employee engagement events (Good Cheer Club, summer BBQs, prizes, food trucks, employee recognition programs)
How To Make Your Next Cool Move – Apply online today!
Having trouble completing the application? Contact us 1-800-461-5299 or Recruiting@erbgroup.com
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet almost every qualification. At The Erb Group, we’re committed to continually improving our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and value driven workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experiences don’t align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You could just be the right candidate for this role or others!
The Erb Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact recruiting@erbgroup.com or call 1-800-461-5299. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Other details
- Job Family Management
- Job Function Fleet Maintenance
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $30.67
- Max Hiring Rate $40.66
- Kitchener, 1644 Highland Road West, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada