Director, Service Operations Fort McKay
Job Summary
Company:
Finning CanadaNumber of Openings:
1Worker Type:
PermanentPosition Overview:
Director Service Operations - Fort McKayLocation: Fort McKay AB MondayFriday (5x2) Full-Time Permanent
This is a leadership opportunity at the intersection of operational excellence customer trust and frontline execution. As Director Service Operations in Fort McKay you will lead branch performance through high quality field and shop operations while building strong long term customer relationships. You will set clear direction champion safety and people development and consistently model Finnings commitment to service excellence.
In this role you will have direct influence over how work gets done how teams are developed and how customers experience Finning every day. You will lead a diverse and skilled workforce in a complex high demand service environment balancing operational priorities with customer expectations and financial performance. Your leadership will shape a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
This position offers meaningful scope accountability and visibility within the organization. For a leader who thrives in dynamic environments enjoys being close to the operation and is motivated by delivering results through people this role presents an opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your leadership career with Finning.
Job Description:
Major Job Functions:
Safety Leadership lead demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment and culture for all branch employees contractors and customers.
Ensure that all safety practices and policies and compliance requirements are followed employees hold and maintain the appropriate safety training required for their position monthly spot audits are conducted and that at a minimum safety TRIF and LTI targets are met while always striving for zero
People Leadership demonstrate clear and effective leadership to branch employees through role and responsibility guidance performance management coaching and mentoring and supporting growth development and training opportunities.
Provide quality timely feedback to individuals through formal and informal conversations to support the performance management process
Drives a positive inclusive culture by actively engaging and partnering with employees at every level of the facility
Results and Financial Management manage day-to-day branch operations assets finances including planning managing and reporting of branch financial results assets and facilities requirements
Responsible for reviewing the monthly metrics related to People Quality Velocity and Cost with branch employees
Manage the successful execution of Finnings Service Excellence Operational process and customer service commitment within the branch
Owns successful execution on the customer contract (if applicable)
Direct timely resolutions to customer issues and goodwill settlements
Responsible for investigating service eforms related to variances service warranty and service re-do
Create annual budget forecasting and review applicable contract management emails if required
Actively purse monies from CAT recoveries
Responsible for maximizing recovery of components from CAT and OEM
Accountability:
Accountable for ensuring the training of employees and check regularly to ensure they are using equipment properly and following safe work procedures
Accountable to understand the OH&S requirements for their worksite as well as apply the Finning (Canada) Health and Safety management system to aid in meeting these requirements
Accountable for creating quality career learning plans and performance objectives aligned with the business strategy and supported through the year with quality informal and formal conversations.
Accountable for developing maintaining and fostering a healthy relationship with the union and unionized employees
Accountable for working towards a Caterpillar 3 Star rating
Accountable for managing service trucks and National Safety Code (NSC) compliance
Drive performance outcomes including:
Safety: TRIF near miss reporting NSC compliance engagement and performance planning
Quality: NPS service letter completion labor recovery and variance management
Velocity: SWIP accounts receivable Last Labour to invoice
Cost: service revenue SG and A gross profit goodwill
Education & Experience
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive supervisory or leadership experience preferably within a service repair or execution focused environment
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to expand technical expertise and applied operational knowledge
Proven leadership capability including coaching mentoring team development performance management and the application of Performance Improvement Plans
Strong interpersonal written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels and build effective trust-based relationships
Demonstrated business and financial acumen including strategic planning budgeting forecasting and sound decision making
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance operational priorities and customer expectations
Thorough understanding of labor relations and grievance resolution processes
Comprehensive knowledge of service and parts operations work order cycles sales processes warranty programs and goodwill practices
Deep understanding of operational processes industry challenges best practices and customer requirements
Proven commitment to safety leadership including completion of Leadership for Safety Excellence training
Solid understanding of Finning policies and procedures Customer Service Commitment and Service Excellence Operating principles or the demonstrated ability to acquire this knowledge quickly
Please note:
This role is based in Fort McKay Alberta
For the selected candidate relocation support will be provided if you do not reside in the Fort McMurray area.
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:
Director
About Company
If you've noticed more Caterpillars crawling around your neighborhood, Finning International may be responsible. The company is the largest dealer of heavy equipment and diesel engines made by Caterpillar (CAT), the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment. Finning opera ... View more