Our Fleet Repair & Maintenance business unit works to provide full-service repair and maintenance for our fleet of trucks and trailing equipment, including a van body repair and fabrication shop. Our FRM leadership team works together to coach and guide our talented team of heavy duty and trailer mechanics, welders, van body technicians, support staff, parts and wash bay employees so as to provide a safe, educational, and productive workplace.
We are seeking a forward-thinking Manager, Fleet, Repair & Maintenance, who has previous experience leading a fleet repair and maintenance team and who has technical knowledge in one or more areas including van body, fabrication, tractor and/or trailing equipment repair and maintenance for our Winnipeg site. Directly reporting to the Manager are the FRM Support Staff and 3 Supervisors of Specialty Shop, Tractor/Trailer Shop and Parts and Building Maintenance, and 30 hourly tradespersons. The Manager works with department supervisors who are responsible for planning and overseeing their respective teams for the repair and maintenance of:
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Service and repair of our 800 tractor & trailing equipment as well as off-road equipment, and 450 intermodal containers, which would include the following maintenance functions:
- Body repair & maintenance,
- Fabrication and welding repairs of trailing equipment including pneumatic tanks, side dumps and end dumps, and other specialty equipment,
- Welding procedures to CWB Certification standards, and
- Sandblasting & Painting facilities
- Parts inventory and warranty
The ideal candidate possesses the attributes to:
- Collaborate with the various business units in the cost and time efficient maintenance and repair of equipment,
- Proven people skills to develop, foster and manage a diverse team of technicians, welders, and support staff,
- Strong commitment to Safety,
- Remain current on industry trends and best practices,
- Technical knowledge in one or more areas within repair & maintenance,
- Ability to work with other FRM leaders to optimize our shop performance and service,
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in working with various stakeholders,
- Excellent time management and organizational skills in handling volume of work, changing demands and various sources of information at a leadership level,
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn various trucking systems and software (i.e., TMT, Truckmate, Isaac, etc.).
This role will offer you:
- A leadership role in a hands-on fast paced operations environment,
- An opportunity to make an impact & affect the FRM policies & procedures,
- Competitive salary with comprehensive Benefits, Pension & Profit Share Program,
- Health, Vision & Dental Benefits,
- Employee Assistance Plan,
- Life Insurance and AD&D,
- Cellphone
About us:
Kleysen has been a transportation solution provider for over 90 years. Kleysen is also one of over 35+ companies that make up the Mullen Group. We are forever growing, and we are always looking for new skilled employees to add to our team. Our business is driven by the passion, trust, and loyalty that our employees foster with each other and our vision. Our locations include Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, & Esterhazy, SK. Check out our website www.kleysen.com for more information.
We will be recruiting immediately. Any interested applicants should include a cover letter with their salary expectations and resume to [email protected]
*Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *
