Maintenance Supervisor- Trailer Shop
Maintenance Supervisor- Trailer Shop
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13-06-2025
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Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including womenmembers of visible minorities persons with disabilities and aboriginal peoples. By submitting your resume you consent Challenger Motor Freight Inc. to share this information within its divisions in order to identify other employment opportunities that you may be suitable for.
Envision:
Working for a company dedicated to personal career growth and opportunity in moving the organization forward. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is a Platinum Club Member in Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies. Our success is directly attributed to our dedicated and talented team of professionals who work hard together with a common purpose to keep us on the leading edge in safety technology and analysis.
Its not by chance that Challenger is a leading North American freight transportation company. In 40 years Challenger has grown from one person with a vision and a truck to an international transportation and supply chain management company.
We win as a team when we work as a team and succeed when our employees succeed. We want people who are resilient team-oriented and driven because we are laser focused on meeting commitments to our People Customer and Profit. If youre looking to work for a dynamic fast-paced progressive organization then apply with us.
We offer the following in our search for engaged employees looking to become part of a successful team:
- A continuous learning environment that develops your individual career goals
- A continuous improvement environment where all ideas are explored
- Engaged coaches and mentors who will provide guidance but also allow autonomy
- Team atmosphere
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including company paid group benefits and company sponsored retirement savings plan
- Support of professional memberships and certifications
- Hours: Monday to Thursday from approximately 5:30am to 4:00pm
The Opportunity:
As a part of our Maintenance Department we are currently looking for a Maintenance Supervisor- Trailer to join our team. The Maintenance Supervisor- Trailer is responsible for reviewing and analyzing all Challenger trailers that require annual inspections repairs and service. The Maintenance Supervisor- Trailer is also responsible for organizing execution of the required work and communicating with business unit leaders on accurate repair timelines to ensure their needs and business results are being met as well as appropriate performance management activities for their team.
Key Accountabilities:
- Identify troubleshoot and communicate any trailer fleet maintenance issues through appropriate internal channels for resolution
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings with direct reports and provide regular communication on shop priorities expectations health and safety requirements etc.
- Prioritize and delegate workload instructions and scheduled repairs to technicians to ensure quality and productivity standards are met
- Manage equipment data entry and updates to various computer systems using multiple software platforms
- Schedule service inspections as required following the maintenance schedule
- Mentor coach and train technicians with trade related knowledge to develop their technical skills and competencies to ensure they follow proper processes and procedures
- Lead individual meetings with direct reports to discuss progress on their personal development SMART goal targets and appropriate performance management activities such as disciplinary meetings as required
- Audit work orders from technicians for accuracy and once completed approve and close work orders
- Develop and plan priority sequence for daily trailer equipment compliance requirements
- Maintain vendor relationships to ensure quotes pricing and turnaround meets company expectations
- Handle timely and professional communications with internal customers dealerships vendors suppliers etc.
- Understand collaborate and strive for a solution-driven resolution with internal and external customers
- Effectively communicate with drivers and owner operators to understand repairs required
- Promote and lead the 5S program with department organization and cleanliness
- Administration of appropriate maintenance reports (PM DOT service bulletin)
- Assist and provide feedback to other maintenance departments such as Parts Warranty and Breakdown and troubleshoot any maintenance concerns
- Continually review work process and provide suggestions for process improvements
- Attend monthly Maintenance Supervisors meetings (may not be within shift hours)
- Performs other duties as required
What You Need To Be Successful In This Role:
- Licensed Mechanic with a 310T or 310J Red Seal Certification
- 2-5 years of prior work experience as a Licensed Technician
- Some supervisory managerial or leadership experience required
- Valid drivers license required
- AZ license and heavy equipment operator is an asset
- Business knowledge of North American transportation and fleet maintenance
- Ability to lead mentor and coach employees to utilize their strengths and further develop themselves personally and professionally
- Strong attention to detail with a mechanical aptitude
- Microsoft Office computer and telephone skills
- Creative and effective problem-solving ability
- Detail oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues
- Well-organized enthusiastic professional and a positive team member
How To Apply:
If you are looking to join a premier transportation company and become an integral part of results-oriented team who constantly challenge themselves to Go The Distance for our customers and for each other the role of Shop Supervisor- Trailer may be right for you.
No phone calls please. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
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