Mobile Equipment Manager

Quality Forestry Jobs for Tomorrow’s Future As one of the most innovative and well-managed specialty mills in North America, Kalesnikoff is committed to supporting forestry jobs within our local community, and delivering to our customers, while caring for our environment. We sustainably produce some of the finest grain and highest quality mass timber and softwood lumber products in the world. As an independent, family-owned and operated company since 1939, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. Home Our Home in the West Kootenay Region of BC Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the Kootenay region of BC is a highly desired and special place to call “home.” With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the West Kootenays isn’t just a region: it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today? Mobile Equipment Manager The Mobile Equipment Manager, under the direction of the General Manager of Manufacturing, is responsible for providing direction and assistance to the Mechanics Team. They will use their experience and expertise to maintain and improve the reliability of mobile equipment, reduce downtime, and maximize efficiency. The Mobile Equipment Manager will work closely with all corporate production teams to organize and execute corrective and preventative maintenance activities with the overall objective of ensuring improved equipment reliability and reduced overall maintenance costs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Promote the health and safety of your team, collaborate with the safety team to evolve the team’s standard working procedures and to avoid complacency. Lead and mentor the mechanics team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Help build budgets for the Mobile Equipment Department including monthly lease payments, external mechanical services, technician training, tooling, preventative & corrective repairs, consumables, and labour. Maintain a preventative maintenance program to reduce costly mechanical downtime. Track the up-time percentage on critical mobile equipment and help with the budget where new capital should be spent. Conduct quality control of the department, ensuring jobs are done efficiently and effectively and guide the team, when necessary, on where and how to improve. Ensure the shops are organized and clean using downtime to have employees work on prep areas and tool maintenance. Oversee the management of storerooms and inventory, including the procurement of critical parts. Oversee the fluid analysis program and use the results to guide decision making. Work with the production/operation team to help improve the longevity of our mobile equipment. If operators are causing damage or unneeded wear, talk with their supervisor to help get it addressed immediately. Ensure an effective structure that will promote a highly functioning Mechanics Team and offer intensive support and leadership. Ensure our mobile fleet has access to a mechanic during all operational hours. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to ensure the team’s ongoing growth and success. Help ensure the work is properly scheduled and prioritized based on company needs. Promote a positive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting the company’s core values and principles. Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures. Other duties as requested or required. REQUIREMENTS: Education Trade Certification or Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience in maintenance, construction, engineering, wood processing, or related field preferred Experience Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in a si…

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