Parts Supervisor
Join Finning and lead a team dedicated to delivering parts functional excellence and continuous improvement. This position focuses on optimizing parts availability, improving customer service experience, collaborating with Caterpillar and vendors, and driving operational success. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.
Job Description
- Provide clear leadership and direction to the Expanded Mining Parts team, fostering a positive, engaged, and performance‑driven culture (Artemis, Red Chris Mine, Conuma, Willow Creek, Ekati, Goose Bay).
- Drive collaboration between Caterpillar, Finning business units, and supply chain partners to achieve measurable results aligned with the EMP strategy.
- Coach and mentor parts staff, promoting accountability and ownership while developing succession plans and growth opportunities.
- Set clear goals and expectations for team members, monitor performance, and provide timely feedback through formal and informal conversations.
- Conduct Employee Opinion Surveys and implement action plans to improve engagement and team effectiveness.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Caterpillar stakeholders, vendors, and branches to ensure alignment on parts supply chain objectives.
- Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, and service dimensions, focusing on inventory optimization for Expanded Mining Parts.
- Oversee high‑volume and critical parts availability, reducing expediting costs and downtime through proactive planning and process improvements.
- Assess and recommend tools, technologies, and solutions to enhance EMP parts processes and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and operational procedures while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Day‑to‑Day Activities
Monitor parts inventory levels and fill rates to meet customer requirements.Conduct regular team meetings to review KPIs and operational priorities.Address performance gaps and implement corrective actions promptly.Collaborate with branches and customers to resolve parts‑related issues and improve service delivery.Requirements
Journeyman Parts Ticket required. Red Seal is an asset.Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience.5+ years in warehouse or parts roles, preferably in the mining sector.Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.Excellent planning, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.Proven financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and cost controls.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.Familiarity with Lawson M3 and parts network systems is an asset.Understanding of labor relations, grievance resolution, and performance management processes.Ability to travel to customer sites (25–40% of the time).Additional Considerations
This position is based out of our Prince George location; applicants to work at other Finning locations will also be considered.Permanent, full‑time role.Monday–Friday, 5x2 schedule.At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, and / or mental or physical disabilities. Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations or adjustments to individuals with disabilities.
Please inform your recruiter if you require an adjustment or accommodation at any point during the recruitment process.
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