Job Description

Job Summary:

Come join our team and be part of North America's most innovative snow and ice control equipment supplier. Here at Viking-Cives we pride ourselves on providing only the highest quality and most innovative products to the Municipal, Provincial/State, and private contractor markets. Building truck equipment since 1960, we have experience producing a full line of snowplows, combination dump bodies, conventional dump bodies, material spreaders, de-icing material application equipment, as well as our industry disrupting Tow Plow. Viking-Cives is also a leading distributor of various hydraulic systems, dump bodies, and an assortment of related truck equipment. We represent many of the leading truck equipment manufacturers throughout North America and have the knowledge and experience to install even the most complicated snow and ice truck equipment packages. In Canada, our products are built and installed through our main plant in Mount Forest, Ontario, and through our factory stores in Calgary and Edmonton. In this role, the successful person will provide direction to department personnel, monitor quality of work, and ensure employees receive the proper training. The Lead Hand will assist with daily department operations including process and procedure improvement activities, as well as enforce health and safety policies.

Job Duties: (Personal tools required; notify us if this is an obstacle)

Coordinate daily production floor activities and delegate assignments to production personnel

Maintain and complete all required company documentation needed by departments in the time frame expected

Ensure and review employee documentation that is required to be completed by the company in the time frame expected

Ensure all inspections of equipment, tools and PPE are completed daily as per company policies

Time manage employees based on job requirements and maintain time schedules needed to complete tasks

Supervise tasks for direct reports and ensure that deadlines are respected

Ensure compliance with the production plan, product quality standards, company's policies and regulations as well as health and safety practices

Monitor and enforce safety policies

Communicate clear expectations to production personnel, keep them informed of matters pertaining to their job, and assist with the development of personnel growth opportunities

Help identify the requirements of material/workflow through the facility

Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times by educating and directing personnel

Monitor and enforce work start, break, and stop times of the production floor personnel

Coordinate cleanups where necessary

Ensure all stations are producing product to the company's quality standards

Attend and participate in meetings when required

Read and interpret drawings

Uphold all ISO and OSHA/CCOHS standards applicable to the responsibilities above

Address conflicts of interest, work with Shop Supervisor and Branch Manager to provide solutions

Lead the production floor personnel and maintain a positive work atmosphere

Act as an employer representative and answer employee questions

Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Skills/Qualifications:

Detail oriented with good organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Knowledge in fluid power and hydraulic systems

Knowledge in mechanical systems, mechanical aptitude

Knowledge in 12V and 24V electrical/control systems, truck air systems

Knowledge of welding applications in relation to raw materials such as: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, etc.

Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics
Flexible, dedicated, motivated, challenge seeker, results driven
Ability to work with others and independently

Strong organizational, diagnostic, time management, supervisory skills (past experience preferred)

The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Clean disciplinary record

Education/Experience:

Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic installation on commercial vehicle equipment and accessories

Experience with Snow Removal Equipment Installation on light and heavy trucks preferred

Computer experience with word documents, spreadsheets, ERP software and MRP software

Courses or training in developing employees, systems, or business culture preferred

Class 5 Drivers License

Viking Cives Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We would like to thank all applicants, however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nisku, AB T9E 8G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person