Maintenance Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians across two shifts ensuring compliance with company safety, quality and efficiency standards supporting Dreamlifter Operations.
• Perform hands-on mechanical duties, including diagnostics, repairs and preventative maintenance on GSE equipment as operational needs demand.
• Manage the daily work schedule based on Dreamlifter operations, equipment availability and customer operational needs, assisting the Operations Manager with shop and ramp-side coordination.
• Ensure work area cleanliness, tool accountability and consistent application of 5S principles across shifts.
• Train and cross-train technicians, supporting workforce development and ensuring technical flexibility for Dreamlifter specific GSE.
• Support the Parts Administrator, ensuring Dreamlifter parts are documented accurately in ERP and inventory levels are proactively maintained.
• Maintain strong communication with Boeing personnel and customer representatives, providing timely updates on equipment status, repairs and operational readiness.
• Keep the direct manager informed of all relevant activities, providing high-detail reporting to manage Boeing expectations and accommodate changes to the scope of work.
• Timely review and closure of work orders, ensuring all labor hours, parts, comments, status and billable costs are accurately recorded and recovered.
• Maintain data accuracy in EAM (equipment hours, work order status, inventory levels, equipment availability) specific to Dreamlifter operations.
• Report site activity performance indicators, proposing corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Lead assigned maintenance station projects, facility organization efforts, and operational improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related work experience, preferably in aviation or aerospace ground operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in troubleshooting GSE and specialized support equipment.
• Demonstrated shop floor experience with the ability to manage and maintain a leadership presence across multiple shifts.
• Strong leadership skills (leadership aptitude considered with appropriate training).
• Familiarity with 5S (or equivalent) organizational practices for shop floor operations.
• ERP experience preferred (EAM, Infor systems, EBIS, AssetWorks or comparable).