Operations Coordinator / Shop Manager

Operations Coordinator / Shop Manager

Location: Ontario - Toronto North Industry: Heavy Construction Equipment & Parts Type: Full-time, permanent

A growing North American leader in foundation construction tools, equipment, and rental services is expanding its Ontario workshop and seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator / Shop Manager to own day-to-day shop performance.

The Role: Hands-on leadership position responsible for running a busy workshop that repairs, reconditions, and prepares construction drilling tools and casings for major foundation contractors. You'll lead the team, set and enforce quality standards, manage workflow, and ensure every part leaves the shop ready to perform.

Key Duties:

• Supervise welders, technicians, and yard staff
• Oversee tool inspection, repair, welding, and reconditioning processes
• Build and maintain quality procedures and checklists
• Prioritize jobs to meet customer delivery schedules
• Hands-on welding/repair work when required
• Control inventory, consumables, and shop efficiency
• Champion safety, cleanliness, and continuous improvement
• Train and develop the team as headcount grows

What You Bring:

• 5+ years in workshop/heavy equipment maintenance or foundation/construction tooling
• Proven people leadership and organizational skills
• Strong welding and mechanical repair experience (welding ticket strongly preferred)
• Comfortable being hands-on while managing the big picture
• Experience creating or working with quality/maintenance procedures

Why This Role:

• Competitive salary + 100% covered benefits
• Real ownership of a key facility in a growing company
• Direct impact on quality and team performance
• Future growth potential as the operation scales

Confidential search – company name and additional information will be disclosed to short-listed candidates.

Apply Today and include your resume detailing relevant experience. Confidentially contact Mark Jeffree at mark.jeffree@gogpac.com with any questions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.