Operations Manager

The Operations Manager oversees the efficient operations of a world class fast-paced trailer rental service center. This includes the supervision of a variety of team members for the service on a variety of transportation equipment. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of a full trailer service center.Oversee the servicing and repair of trailers by either outsourcing or by in house Trailer Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Trailer Painters, etc.Ability to direct workforce in the daily requirements of maintaining a fleet of rentable trailers, power equipment, requirements of maintaining a fleet of rentable trailers power equipment.Use available resources to ensure a fleet of trailers is available and ready to rent to customers.Inspect trailers to determine repair/service, assign work, and follow up to confirm quality completion.Manage all expenses with the repair of trailers to meet budget.Inspect newly purchased used trailers for repair and service work.Inspect returned trailers for customers to determine repair and service work.Make decisions as to who is responsible for repair / service work.Climb, bend, stoop, to inspect trailers for repair / service work.Conduct trailer yard inventory to ensure accurate number of trailers available.Create trailer repair / service work to be performed by Trailer Mechanics.Inspect trailer repair and service work to ensure completion.Record repair / service work for non-customer related damage.Review cost for repair / service work including Trailer Mechanics time, parts, etc.Use computer and computer software to track repair / service work.Coordinate training to develop staff with skills to create a flexible fully effective work team.Communicate with a variety of individuals including customers, co-workers, and management.Inspect trailer including climbing inside, bending, stooping, etc., to view any damage or repairWill work in different climates based on season.Ability to drive tractor to move trailers for service work and organization of yard.Will backfill General Manager with job duties during absences.Ability to be a "Champion" to lead the team to work safely, while producing a quality end product.Will determine when outsourcing of service or repair is best to meet timeline and budget. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business management or related field (preferred)High School Diploma or equivalent required.Three to five years experience managing a multi-faceted trailer service center.Supervisory experience required. Smartway does not use AI in the recruitment process. Smartway is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible employment experience. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an interview, please advise us if accommodations are required.