Supervisor Distribution Operations

INDUSTRY LEADER AND BEST MANAGED COMPANY

Proudly awarded Platinum Standard as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, K-Line continues its quest to be the premier Canadian owned utilities solutions company. At K-Line, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Customer Satisfaction are the foundation of everything we do. We are a premier high voltage electrical contractor, that provides exceptional value to our utility and related partners through an unwavering commitment to these K-Line values. We currently have the following opportunity available out of Stouffville, Ontario, location.

Position Name: Supervisor Distribution Operations

Department: Distribution

Working Conditions: May require some additional work hours and/or non-standard hours. Frequent field visits required

Job Overview

The Supervisor Distribution Operations role will include oversight and management of assigned general foreperson(s) to support day to day activities that take place across their assigned territories. This includes oversight with crew planning, equipment scheduling and rentals, training, tooling, apprenticeship management, ELD management, safety audits and inspections, etc.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

· Provide high level mentorship to all resources in the assigned area (s).

· Work to resolve interpersonal conflicts as required.

· Making good decisions and resolving complex, sensitive or contentious problems.

· Assist in strategically setting, assigning, and monitoring operational targets, goals, and objectives for the division.

· Utilize innovative problem-solving strategies.

· Escalate problems or issues of a strategic or operational nature and evaluate the risks or opportunities associated with potential solutions to ensure the most appropriate course of action is taken.

· Communicate regularly with direct reports to ensure that work is completed in accordance with set priorities, strategic goals and objectives and all applicable client requirements.

· Participate in strategic planning activities and tactical implementation throughout the organization.

· Provide accurate technical advice throughout entire project delivery and review phases of projects.

· Provide detailed preconstruction reviews of projects, provide detailed input into estimating, and engineering.

· Periodically switch crew compositions to ensure all employees have exposure to different work methods.

Operational Coordination & Planning

· Identify required resources needed for operational activities at the “mid term” range and assign accordingly.

· Direct management of operational crew roster in conjunction with all general foreman and other divisions (Temp, Substations, Power Services, Etc.)

· Ensure vacations, training, and resourcing gaps are documented and backfilled weekly

· Proactively procure the appropriate tools and equipment required for future projects being scheduled.

· Ensure the appropriate employees with the required technical knowledge are assigned to specific job or projects.

· Ensure tool inventories are submitted and completed at regular intervals. Suggest investment plans based on tool audit findings and track overall health of tool inventories. Monitor tool requests in alignment with divisional needs.

· Participate in hiring of new staff as required for the operational area assigned. (Interviews, onboarding, rotations, etc.)

· Provide regular input to K-Line’s master schedule for work planning and updates.

· Support project management teams with technical input where required including attending estimate review meetings , schedule development, work plans, etc.

· Responsible for supporting engineering teams with technical input. (Support EPC project planning from operations perspective)

· Assist in technical reviews and/or development of detailed bill of materials prior to procuring materials.

· Manage equipment utilization report for all distribution equipment. (strive to achieve organizational targets for usage)

· Management of equipment maintenance scheduling to limit downtime and equipment shortages.

· Management of driver’s logs exception reporting for ministry compliance across all areas

· Time sheet review / audits and payroll approvals for all staff to ensure accuracy. Resolve and discrepancies as they arise.

· Expected to participate in storm response efforts as a storm lead leading efforts from the office.

· Conduct regular safety and compliance audits and deliver department improvement messages at safety meetings.

· Support program delivery team with operational input on contract negotiations, change orders, and schedule changes

Employee Development:

· Management of training requirements along side with Health, Safety, Environment, Quality & Training Department for all operations staff

· Management of apprenticeship program with the support of training coordinator and Health, Safety, Environment, Quality & Training management. Hire, training, school, development, rotations, hours, etc.)

· Attend all apprentice performance evaluations and encourage their development. Assign mentors if applicable.

· Rotation of all staff for overall development for all classifications.

· Mentorship and development of future leaders, sub-foreperson, foreperson, general foreperson, etc.

Customer Service & Department Success

· Works to retain current customers and make sure customers are satisfied.

· Responds to general inquiries and requests for information from staff and direct inquiries to the appropriate division or team member.

· Attend client meetings as required.

· Review and promote lessons learned, business improvements, and project close-outs to ensure optimal business performance.

· Montor crew compositions for fair distribution of talent, cost control, and billing.

· Resolve staff related issues such as corrective actions, discipline, opportunities for improvement, etc.

· Identify areas for improvement for divisional success

Safety & Quality Compliance

· Assist with the organization of all internal and external training sessions and monthly safety meetings.

· Ensure that all injuries, incidents and near misses are reported in a timely fashion regardless of severity. Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of preventative actions as required.

· Management of modified duties and FAF plans for staff as required.

· Be proficient in all approved work methods and procedures.

· Monitor tool department service offerings for compliance with glove, equipment, rubber, and tool testing.

· Development and regular improvement of standard corporate documentation (SOPs, training manuals, etc.)

· Conduct regular documented site inspections using corporate tools (ex. ecomplinace)

Contributing to a Positive Company Culture

- Training and mentorship of K-Line’s General Foreperson and Foreperson.

- Work Cooperatively and respectfully with co-workers.

- Acknowledge co-worker and team accomplishments.

- Follow company values of safety, quality, integrity, operational excellence, customer satisfaction

- Promote a strong safety culture and team accountability

Qualifications and Requirements

- Minimum 15 years Power Utility experience

- Minimum 5 years experience as a field supervisor

- Previous leadership experience required

- Powerline Technician Journeyperson Certificate and/or Red Seal

- Post secondary education in Business Management and Leadership is an asset

- Proficient with Microsoft office 365

- Strong interpersonal skill, leadership, administrative and organizational skills

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email. No Agencies please.

Company Overview

K-Line was established in 1967 and is registered to the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard and ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management Standard.

K-Line Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At K-Line, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Company car

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Mileage reimbursement

- Vision care

Work Location: In person