Foreperson, Vehicle Maintenance

City of Brampton•Union, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance, this position coordinates the day-to-day activity of various disciplines to ensure all buses are safe, operational and clean, and that they meet Corporate and regulatory standards. This role provides daily supervision of vehicle maintenance staff and equipment, is available to answer staff questions, provide on-the-job training and clear instructions. The Foreperson motivates staff, mediates and investigates root causes to resolve conflicts. They are accountable for scheduling and coordination of staff activities to ensure efficient operation while holding staff accountable, meeting standards and in full compliance of regulations. This role ensures accurate record keeping and reporting of a wide range of performance indicators, including Ministry of Transportation Inspections, Drive Clean program, Joint Health and Safety inspections and issues, accident damage, warranty, manufacturer recalls, Transport Canada recalls and WSIB forms. The Foreperson provides leadership by creating programs, schedules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for staff, ensuring SOPs and equipment are up-to-date to maximize productivity without compromising standards and safety. They engage outside suppliers for repair parts and services, oversee the inventory of spare parts through a stockroom with a perpetual inventory and procurement, and recommend changes in on-site procedures to respond to regulatory changes and meet customer service expectations. The Foreperson identifies training and development needs of the team, shares information with the Supervisor and others regularly, assists with budget preparation and setting financial controls, represents the function at meetings and committees, and responds to questions from internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum high school (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent
Ontario Motor Vehicle Mechanics Licence, class 310T
2 years experience in a Vehicle Maintenance environment, Heavy Duty Vehicles preferred
2 years experience as a team lead or supervisor in a unionized environment preferred
Good working knowledge of automotive and heavy truck parts
Ability to understand and document procedures (SOPs) in English language
Ability to use PC, Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Health & Safety (i.e. WHMIS) regulations and other applicable legislation an asset (i.e. Highway Traffic Act)

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision of vehicle maintenance staff and equipment.
Answer staff questions, provide on-the-job training and clear instructions.
Motivate staff, mediate and investigate root causes to resolve conflicts.
Schedule and coordinate staff activities to ensure efficient operation.
Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting of performance indicators.
Ensure completion and submission of Ministry of Transportation Inspections, Drive Clean program, Joint Health and Safety inspections and issues, accident damage, warranty, manufacturer recalls, Transport Canada recalls and WSIB forms.
Create programs, schedules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for staff.
Ensure SOPs and equipment are up-to-date to maximize productivity without compromising standards and safety.
Engage the services of outside suppliers to purchase just-in-time repair parts and to perform services.
Oversee the inventory of spare parts through a stockroom with a perpetual inventory and procurement.
Recommend changes in on-site procedures to respond to regulatory changes and to meet customer service expectations.
Identify training and development needs of the team, and inform Supervisor.
Share information with Supervisor and others regularly.
Assist with budget preparation and setting financial controls.
Represent function at meetings and as required on committees.
Provide information for RFQs and RFPs.
Respond to questions from internal and external stakeholders.