Repair Supervisor - GA
Sparus Holdings · Atlanta, GA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
The Repair Supervisor leads day-to-day operations of the Southern Cross repair and calibration facility in Peachtree Corners, GA. This role manages technicians and shipping/receiving staff, ensuring timely and accurate processing of repair, calibration, and warranty work orders, and maintaining inventory for both repair consumables and instrument/parts sales. The Repair Supervisor serves as the operational point of contact for the Products LOB and reports directly to the VP of Products.
Responsibilities
- Team Management
- Directly supervise repair technicians and shipping/receiving personnel
- Assign and prioritize work orders to maintain throughput and meet turnaround targets
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and identify training needs
- Coordinate staffing coverage and cross-training to support operational continuity
- Operations and Workflow
- Oversee the end-to-end repair workflow: RMA intake, evaluation and triage, repair and calibration, QC, and outbound shipping
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with current SOPs for instrument repair and calibration
- Monitor work order status and intervene to resolve bottlenecks or quality issues
- Ensure calibration certificates and repair documentation are completed accurately and on time
- Coordinate warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturer agreements
- NetSuite Transactions
- Monitor open repair and warranty work orders in NetSuite and ensure accurate, timely transaction processing
- Assist technicians with NetSuite data entry and error resolution
- Review and validate labor, parts, and service entries against physical work performed
- Support month-end close by ensuring all completed work orders are fully processed and invoiced
- Inventory Management
- Maintain adequate stock levels of repair parts, calibration gas, consumables, and instrument sales inventory
- Conduct periodic cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory to NetSuite records
- Identify reorder needs and coordinate purchasing with appropriate internal contacts
- Minimize obsolete or excess inventory through proactive monitoring
- Reporting and Leadership Communication
- Prepare and deliver regular operational reports to the VP of Products covering throughput, turnaround time, warranty claim volume, inventory status, and technician productivity
- Track and report key metrics: units received, units completed, units pending, BER rate, and warranty vs. non-warranty mix
- Flag capacity constraints, equipment needs, or process gaps as they arise
- Support operational reporting tied to Teledyne GMI warranty invoicing requirements (monthly submission within 5 days of month-end)
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a repair, service, or manufacturing environment
- Prior supervisory or lead technician experience
- Demonstrated ability to read and follow technical SOPs and work instructions
- Experience with an ERP or work order management system (NetSuite preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a shop-floor environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
- Preferred
- Experience with gas detection instruments or other field measurement equipment
- Familiarity with calibration documentation and NIST traceability requirements
- Background in shipping/receiving operations, including carrier management and packaging standards
- Experience preparing operational reports for management review
Working Conditions
- Primarily shop/lab environment; occasional exposure to calibration gases in a ventilated space
- May require occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
- Standard Monday through Friday schedule; additional hours may be required during high-volume periods or month-end close
- This is an onsite position; non-remote