Asset & Maintenance Supervisor - Warehouse Shipping - Shift 1

About the role

The Asset & Maintenance Supervisor is a hands-on, journeyman-level leader responsible for overseeing warehouse mechanics while actively participating in daily maintenance activities and asset reliability efforts within a high-volume warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse mechanics while actively performing and supporting troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance activities to ensure timely equipment recovery
• Review and prioritize maintenance and repair requests submitted by warehouse personnel through SharePoint
• Create, update, and close maintenance work orders in JD Edwards (JDE) with accurate labor hours, parts usage, and repair details
• Ensure work orders are properly documented to support performance tracking, labor standards, and maintenance history
• Coordinate repairs with internal departments and external vendors when work cannot be completed by warehouse mechanics
• Develop and maintain a job-based maintenance task and time knowledge base
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for maintenance and repair tasks
• Ensure SOPs and JSAs are trained, communicated, and consistently followed
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and hold mechanics accountable to safety, quality, and efficiency standards
• Address performance gaps through coaching, retraining, and corrective action as necessary
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are executed as planned, accurately documented, and continuously improved
• Maintain and support warehouse assets including forklifts, pallet jacks, dock equipment, trailers, racking, and warehouse facility support systems such as dock doors, lighting, compressed air, and safety infrastructure
• Monitor maintenance trends, repeat failures, and downtime patterns to recommend reliability improvements
• Identify, recommend, and support implementation of equipment upgrades, process improvements, and safety enhancements that improve operational efficiency and reduce risk
• Support capital projects related to warehouse equipment, infrastructure, and asset replacement, including planning, coordination, and execution support
• Verify spare parts inventories and support cost control efforts related to repairs, rentals, and materials
• Enforce all maintenance and equipment safety standards, including lockout/tagout, hazard identification, safety training, and audit readiness
• Train, coach, and develop mechanics to improve technical capability, consistency, and accountability
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must possess journeyman-level mechanical and technical expertise within warehouse, distribution, or industrial environments
• Must have demonstrated leadership experience supervising skilled trades employees, including setting performance expectations and addressing underperformance
• Must have strong working knowledge of material handling equipment and warehouse systems
• Must be able to establish job standards, time expectations, and measurable performance benchmarks
• Must demonstrate the ability to develop, document, and maintain SOPs and JSAs for maintenance and repair activities
• Must be able to train employees on SOPs and JSAs and consistently reinforce safe and standardized work practices
• Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and related documentation
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success improving technician productivity and equipment reliability
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Must have experience using computerized maintenance management systems or ERP platforms (JD Edwards preferred), as well as SharePoint or similar tools for maintenance request intake and coordination
• At least 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role overseeing mechanics or technicians
• At least 5 years of experience in related fields or combination of both education and experience, preferably in a warehouse, distribution, or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical, mathematical, and computer skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products
• Experience supporting maintenance and cost control
• Bilingual English/Spanish Forklift Certification or must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility