Supervisor, Tooling

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Surrey, BC, CAN
In-Office
100K-110K Hourly
Mid level
Design
The Role
Lead Finning Canada's national tooling strategy and operations, including Tool Hub management, asset lifecycle management, inventory control, calibration, repairs, standardization, and technology implementation. Partner with technicians, leaders, vendors, and OEMs to improve safety, productivity, and consistency. Drive continuous improvement, organizational change, team capability, and accountability across the tooling program.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company:Finning Canada

Number of Openings:1

Worker Type:Permanent

Position Overview:At Finning, our technicians rely on having the right tools at the right time. As Tooling Supervisor, you'll lead the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of our national tooling program, ensuring teams across the business have access to safe, reliable, and innovative tooling solutions.
From Tool Hub leadership and asset management to technology implementation and process optimization, you'll play a critical role in improving productivity, supporting operational excellence, and driving consistency across our network. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who thrives on innovation, accountability, and delivering measurable business results.
We anticipate the base salary for this position will be between $100-$110. Actual salary will be based on the candidate’s experience.
Location: Surrey, BC
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours/week

Job Description:
  • Lead and continuously improve Finning Canada's tooling strategy, programs, and processes.
  • Oversee Tool Hub operations, tooling deployment, asset management, inventory control, calibration, and repair programs.
  • Ensure tooling resources are available, properly maintained, and aligned with operational requirements across the business.
  • Drive standardization, consistency, and best practices for tooling operations nationwide.
  • Partner with technicians, supervisors, branch leaders, vendors, and OEM partners to improve safety, productivity, and technician effectiveness.
  • Lead the implementation and adoption of tooling technologies and digital solutions.
  • Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and business results.
  • Develop team capability, drive accountability, and support organizational change initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in a technical, business, operations, supply chain, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Several years of experience in tooling, maintenance, service operations, asset management, heavy equipment, industrial operations, or a related field.
  • Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or operational improvement initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of inventory management, asset lifecycle management, maintenance practices, and operational processes.
  • Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of new systems and technologies.

What Does Finning Offer?

  • 5.75% Employer paid pension, plus up to 1% additional
  • 6% voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
  • 100% Employer paid medical benefits

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

Skills Required

  • Post-secondary education in a technical, business, operations, supply chain, or related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
  • Several years of experience in tooling, maintenance, service operations, asset management, heavy equipment, industrial operations, or a related field
  • Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or operational improvement initiatives
  • Strong understanding of inventory management, asset lifecycle management, maintenance practices, and operational processes
  • Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of new systems and technologies
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The Company
HQ: Vancouver
9,874 Employees
Year Founded: 1933

What We Do

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty. With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime. Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.

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