Shop Lead

Description

Job Summary

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. 

Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. 

Support the efforts of management in meeting profit and growth objectives as established in the strategic business plan. 

Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organizations. 

Work safely, within the company guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).  

Summary of essential job functions

This job includes the following duties and any other as assigned by current manager Maintain work area in a present clean, safe and orderly appearance. 

Daily yard check Review PM report and schedule equipment into the shop with Terminal Manager Review work load and dispatch work orders in accordance with technicians competencies 

Review and prioritize driver vehicle inspection reports 

Perform quality control spot checks on repairs 

Review repair orders for completeness and accuracy ensuring 3 C&s are used, parts are billed and unit information is accurate. 

Scan inspection paperwork into TMT 

Ensure operations team is kept in the loop on ETC of repair times 

Inspect shop tooling and PPE for deficiencies and cleanliness 

Updater OOS and LTD google doc daily 

Ensure all safety policies are being followed. LOTO, EHS etc. 

Review inventory counts 

Hold weekly safety meetings with team members 

Perform interviews for technician candidates  

Software to be used TMT/TMW OUTLOOK OFFICE  

What we offer 1st shift working hours 

Better than competitive compensation 

Annual safety boot program 

Scholarship program 

Tuition reimbursement 

Additional pay for CDL 

Additional pay for ASE&s that pertain to the position 

Tool allowance 

Medical/dental/vision 401k  

Minimum requirements 

Shop, Parts, or Operational Leadership experience required 

Ability to organize and multi-task  

Minimum competencies needed to perform the job 

Building collaborative relationships  

the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance and support. 

Time Management Skills  

efficiently manages own time, activities and resources. 

Identifies specific activities required to accomplish objectives, coordinates and takes action to achieve required results. 

Effective communication skills persuasive, written and oral in order to express thoughts clearly and to impact actions of others as needed. 

Results oriented  

the ability to focus on the desired results, setting challenging goals, focusing efforts on goals, and meeting or exceeding them. 

Problem solving skills 

able to gather and analyze data and facts and draw correct inferences from the information. 

Weighs alternatives and presents logical solutions to problems. 

Negotiating skills  

discusses information and opinions with others in a manner that leads to agreement and acceptance.  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Requirements

Minimum requirements

Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with business management employees, Suppliers, Drivers, Mechanics, and all other internal/external customers. 

Must have strong technical knowledge of Class 8 tractors and diesel engines. 

Ability to plan, and organize work. 

Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, analyze data, and meet multiple deadlines. 

Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. 

Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team. 

TMT/TMW experience a plus Strong mechanical aptitude. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills.