Shop Supervisor

Company Description KUTHALA GROUP is a privately held company with diversified operations across transportation, equipment, storage, financial services, and real estate in North America. Its divisions include Kuthala Transport, offering comprehensive trucking and supply chain services, and Kuthala Equipment Sales and Leasing, providing used equipment sales and flexible rental options. Kuthala Storage delivers extensive warehousing and outdoor storage solutions, while Kuthala Fleet Solutions supports fleets with fuel cards, repair, and towing services. Through Kuthala Capital, KUTHALA GROUP offers lending and financing for working capital, equipment, business, and real estate, complemented by Kuthala Parts for heavy equipment components and Kuthala Real Estate for investment opportunities.

Role Description The Shop Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Georgetown, ON, responsible for overseeing daily shop operations in support of KUTHALA GROUP’s transportation and equipment activities. This role coordinates maintenance and repair schedules, assigns work to technicians, and ensures that equipment is serviced efficiently and safely. The Shop Supervisor monitors inventory levels for parts and supplies, works with vendors, and helps maintain accurate records of work orders, inspections, and compliance documentation. The role involves enforcing safety standards, mentoring shop staff, supporting performance management, and collaborating with operations and fleet teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment availability.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong supervisory and leadership skills, including team coordination, workload prioritization, and performance oversight.
• Candidates should possess experience in equipment or vehicle maintenance environments, with an understanding of repair workflows, shop processes, and safety practices.
• Candidates should possess organizational and time-management skills to handle scheduling, documentation, and multiple concurrent tasks in a busy shop setting.
• Candidates should possess communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with technicians, vendors, drivers, and internal stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess basic computer proficiency for using maintenance systems, inventory tools, and office software.
• Relevant experience in transportation, logistics, or heavy equipment operations is beneficial.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations and commitment to safe work practices is beneficial.
• A diploma, trade certification, or equivalent experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or related fields is an asset.