Superintendent, Parts (12-month)

SMS Equipment is seeking a collaborative and results-focused Superintendent, Parts (12-month) to lead the parts order desk, warehouse and parts administration functions in Elkford. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role ensures daily parts activities are completed safely and productively while supporting customer service, parts sales, inventory control, and employee development. 

Work Location: Elkford, BC
Salary: $110,00 – 120,000 per year, based on experience 
Work Arrangement: On-site 
Schedule: 5x2  

This is a temporary, full-time opportunity expected to last approximately 12 months.

What You’ll Do  

• Lead daily parts operations, including the parts order desk, warehouse, parts administration, and parts sales activities within established policies and procedures. 
• Schedule personnel and prioritize work to meet facility and customer demands. 
• Promote safety awareness and enforce procedures for safety, parts sales, and customer service. 
• Expedite customer and vendor orders and communicate delivery updates with customers, the service department, branch teams, shops, manufacturers, purchasers, and logistics personnel. 
• Manage parts programs, track component exchange inventory, and recommend additional inventory for new models or customers. 
• Review operational measures and implement procedural changes that improve efficiency, productivity, and waste control. 
• Train, coach, and develop parts personnel. 
• Assist with department cost modelling and control and complete other projects and duties as assigned. 

What You Bring  

You will bring a high school diploma and 3+ years of proven parts or warehousing supervisory leadership experience, preferably in a large warehouse or industrial environment.  

Additional qualifications include:

• Extensive training and/or hands-on experience in purchasing, parts operations, or the parts technician field. 
• Highly developed supervisory, organizational, verbal and written communication, problem-resolution, and customer-service skills. 
• Good to excellent proficiency with NDS and Microsoft applications, along with familiarity with inventory management systems. 

Nice to Have:

• Post-secondary education in a related field. 

This position is classified as a Frontline Leader role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise) and leadership competencies (people leadership, managing through change and uncertainty, and influence).  

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.  

Pre-Employment Requirements   

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

• Drug and alcohol check 
• Medical questionnaire 
• 5 Year Commercial Driver’s abstract  

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.  

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.  

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.  

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.  

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