Foreman Jobs in Trois-Rivieres, QC

Brandt is currently seeking a Shop Foreman for our Trois-Rivieres location. This position is responsible for assisting with coordinating and directing the workload of the Service Department for maximum efficiency and productivity while providing quality repair work; advise and make recommendations to the Service Manager regarding technician skills and training needs.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists with the assignment of jobs and work areas to Service Department employees according to their skills and knowledgeAssists in the appraisal of repair orders coming into the Service Department and may participate in repairs; may review repair orders for accuracy and completenessDirects and assists in the diagnosis of machine problems of technicians and apprenticesInspects and repairs all special tools; recommends new tooling as requiredAdvises Service Manager of all customer complaintsCoordinates and schedules in-house technician trainingAssists the Service Manager with coordinating and conducting quarterly safety meetingsMay arrange for and participate in re-conditioning of used equipment and set-up of new equipmentMay approve the release of equipment for delivery to the customerOpening and closing work orders, preparing work orders for warrantyMay assist in providing performance feedback for service technicians and staff to the Service ManagerOther duties as assignedRequired SkillsMust possess excellent communication / organizational skillsAbility to meet deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard desktop functionsAbility to lead othersMust be able to lift 50 poundsRequired ExperienceMinimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Heavy Duty Service Technician requiredJourneyman Heavy Equipment Technician preferredFamiliar with John Deere and competitive productsForklift license preferred