Challenger Motor Freight Inc.
Parts Supervisor
Maintenance - Cambridge, ON, Canada - Full Time
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 Canada’s 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.
It’s 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 you’re 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 Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm
The Opportunity:
The Parts Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the integrity of the parts room including inventory, organization and various systems to ensure timely and cost-effective roadside assistance. This role is responsible for managing Challenger’s tire inventory program at the Cambridge location and ensuring effective tire procurement, inventory and solution-driven resolutions and recommendations are made in a cost-effective manner.
The incumbent will also display leadership qualities to provide guidance to the other parts staff.
Key Accountabilities:
Leadership
- Lead, coach and train direct reports, including mentoring and discipline as required
- Lead individual meetings with direct reports to discuss progress on their personal development, SMART goal targets and performance including succession planning training
- Manage direct report’s time off requests, including rearranging shifts to ensure optimal coverage
- Attend Supervisor’s meetings (may not be within shift hours)
- Performing other maintenance duties as required
Parts Supervisor
- Ensure staff follows the parts room procedures as approved by the Maintenance Manager
- Monitor and maintain the inventory integrity and flow of the parts room
- Monitor and abide by the inventory “parts on hand” budget
- Monitor inventory parts usage, including printing monthly reports which identify slow moving inventory (730/365/180 day reports); and return the slow moving (730-2 year/365-1 year) parts back to the vendors for credit
- Organize and perform annual inventories as set by the Maintenance Manager
- Promote and lead the 5S program with department organization and cleanliness
- Delegate and assist in the following duties:
- Review parts requests and provide vehicle repair parts to Mechanics
- Locate required parts through in-house inventory or order through appropriate vendors
- Document parts ordered and delivered in the work order system
- Receive incoming parts and supplies from vendor and process vendor invoices
- Work with outgoing parts and supplies that require return to the vendor and complete the appropriate paperwork
- Maintain and organize the tool room
- Label, stock and organize parts and supplies in the Parts room
- Package and ship parts/supplies to various Challenger locations
- Test and clean vehicle satellite components and send defective or damaged equipment to Shaw for repair
- Periodically check the PO system for invoices that have not been cleared and troubleshoot to correct any error
- Assist daily with operational duties at the shop, including managing phone communications and attending to drivers at the front counter, ensuring efficient and courteous service
- Handle retail sales with owner operators through POS transactions
- Perform a range of additional duties as directed by management, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to the company's overall goals and objectives
- Order and maintain an accurate and suitable inventory of tires across at the Cambridge location, ensuring optimal stock levels
- Collaborate with parts and service personnel to guarantee that inventory levels are precisely recorded in the Challenger parts inventory system
- Produce and refine reports on company performance, including analyses of tire cost, performance, longevity, and vendor efficacy, to inform strategic decisions
- Administer and oversee the tire recapping programs, ensuring they are executed efficiently and effectively
What You Need To Be Successful In This Role:
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees
- Action-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Strong customer focus and commitment to satisfaction
- Safety-minded and detail-oriented
- Effective verbal and written communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, computer, and telephone skills
- Self-disciplined, well-organized, and professional team player
- Strong financial and business acumen, comfortable with operational and financial reports
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to challenges
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High level of personal energy and initiative
- Some heavy lifting may be required
- Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues
- Reliable and dependable
- Some heavy lifting may be required (single lift up to 50lbs, team lift up to 75lbs)
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 Parts Supervisor may be right for you.
No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members 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.
