Supervisor, Transportation Maintenance

About the role

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating all repairs, maintenance, and Capital Expense projects, while ensuring equipment, building requirements are maintained at the highest efficiency level possible.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets for repair, maintenance, supplies, third party support and spare parts inventory.
• Negotiate maintenance contracts and other third-party support for the Transportation.
• Identify, prioritize and coordinate the daily activities of Technicians, inspire the department to achieve desired results in productivity, teamwork, safety and task proficiency.
• Maintain proper staffing, required training and certifications.
• Utilize computerized maintenance system "Fleet Assistant" to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Monitor expenses by function and equipment.
• Able and willing to provide "hands on repairs" to all equipment repairs required.
• Maintain an adequate spare parts inventory, monitor purchasing and expense actions.
• Develop and foster strong vendor and contractor relationships to ensure the best quality, cost and customer service for the Transportation.
• Work nights and weekends if required for supervision or work-related problems.
• Maintain and monitor safety processes to keep the Trans Shop in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor and peers.
• Follow directions.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Comply with company attendance policy.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job.
• Work in warm and cold temperature conditions.

Qualifications

• Have a 4-year degree or equivalent professional training and experience in heavy maintenance discipline.
• Have 5 or more years of maintenance supervision experience in an automotive or heavy-duty shop.
• Possess outstanding leadership qualities, including assertiveness, organization, enthusiasm, decisiveness, planning, confidence and accountability.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Be willing to work flexible hours.
• Have strong technical working knowledge of Medium/Heavy equipment.
• Possess computer skills including Windows, MSOffice and maintenance related computer systems.
• Have 5 - 7 years job experience on major diesel repairs, heavy duty tractor- trailer repairs, major refrigeration maintenance and repairs.
• Possess a Valid Class C Driver's License. Prefer Class A.
• Prefer knowledge to handle all trailer and reefer repairs.
• Have half of the following certifications with the other half achieved in 90 days of employment:
• A current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes (Test T4)
• A current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Suspension and Steering (Test T5)
• One or all certifications in Cummins, Detroit or Maxx Force 13 Engines
• Brake systems and components
• Tractor diagnostics and repairs
• Spicer-fuller, Eaton transmissions
• Spicer-fuller, Eaton differentials

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!