Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership
Champion a safe work environment by enforcing all safety standards policies and compliance requirements.
Lead daily reviews pre-job mid-job and post-job meetings to ensure safety and job accuracy.
Oversee NSC compliance: truck inspections repairs load securement documentation and hours of service.
Conduct floor inspections to verify JHA controls and update risk assessments.
Facilitate regular safety meetings and ensure employees maintain required safety training.
People Leadership
Provide day-to-day leadership: recruitment onboarding coaching mentoring and performance management.
Drive employee engagement and development through regular feedback and growth opportunities.
Quality Service Right the First Time
Spend 80% of time on the shop floor ensuring scope accuracy and timely communication.
Resolve tooling parts and technical issues promptly to meet customer commitments.
Manage repair processes warranty assessments and inspection reviews to maintain high standards.
Productivity
Assign jobs and monitor technician productivity.
Manage manpower allocation and job progression providing guidance and prioritization.
Conduct mid-job reviews and communicate changes effectively.
Accountabilities
Deliver safety targets (TRIF LTI) and implement audit action plans.
Foster a positive high-performing team environment aligned with operational goals.
Ensure accurate timecards SOP adherence warranty documentation and core returns.
Achieve KPIs across Customer (NPS) People (engagement) Financial (variance rework) and Safety metrics.
Experience & Education Requirements
Minimum 35 years of proven leadership and supervisory experience with a demonstrated ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification required.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience working with Caterpillar equipment in both construction and mining environments.
Strong understanding of operational and financial drivers with the ability to interpret KPIs and manage branch profitability effectively.
In-depth knowledge of Caterpillar products warranty administration contamination control practices Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and applicable safety codes.
Familiarity with collective agreements performance management processes and principles of high-performance leadership considered an asset.
At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter.
Required Experience:
Manager
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