Transport Maintenance Manager

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

What you’ll do :

• Maintains an efficient maintenance staff through hiring, training and coaching to promote the highest standards of safety, in the most cost-effective manner.

• Monitors maintenance and upkeep data to ensure low operating costs.

• Identifies and investigates new methods and components to improve the rolling stock performance and reduce life cycle costs. Assist in the disposal of equipment under the direction of the Sr. Manager as required.

• Ensures the company adheres to environmental and safety standards required by legislation and corporate policy.

• Participates in industry trade associations to promote industry safety and public awareness.

• Ensures application of fair and consistent company policies.

• Responsible for all maintenance record keeping for maintenance requirements.

• Maintains a high level of open communication regarding department needs and expectations with colleagues on the management team.

• Works co-operatively with other management team members to ensure efficient execution of Corporate Strategy.

• Works with the team to develop and adhere to departmental budget (enter budget amount) once approved.

• Maintains positive relationships with all departments and provides recruiting and retention support across the organization.

• Manages administrative staff of direct reports; provide feedback through ongoing conversations.

• Ensure appropriate staff process POs.

• Tracking and updates to share point for companywide transparency to maintenance records and registration as well as environment tracking for each DC’s use for refrigerant, scrap tires, oil and scrap metals.

• Coordinate with Transport Team across Canada, attend semi-annual meetings.

• Manage Fleet of Trailers/reefers along with power units.

• Plan and maintain PM services and Annual Inspections on trailers, reefer and tractors; all tracking of maintenance/repairs will be done in a maintenance software system (Cetaris).

• Manage GPS tracking system repairs and VOR.

• Manage tire scrap program.

• Maintain relationships with 3rd party accounts with vendors as well as monitor all SRT time and part’s mark-ups as agreed along with national accounts.

• Travel to other locations as required.

• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.

What you’ll need:

• Must have good knowledge of trucks/trailers/reefers; Licensed truck or trailer certification would be an asset.

• 5 years Maintenance experience.

• Prior experience leading a team.

• Must have strong communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, and be accountable for achieving department goals.

• Strong computer skills; experience with Cetaris would be an asset.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.