Supervisor, Transportation Maintenance

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About the role

This position is responsible for coordinating all repairs, maintenance, and Capital Expense projects, while ensuring equipment and building requirements are maintained at the highest efficiency level possible. A Supervisor must be able to teach and mentor other technicians, including but not limited to: company policies and procedures, repair functions, work orders, assisting in evaluation of shop Teammates, recording data into the maintenance software system, maintaining an accurate parts inventory, and meeting requirements for a clean and safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets for repair, maintenance, supplies, third-party support, and spare parts inventory.
• Negotiate maintenance contracts and other third-party support for Transportation.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate the daily activities of Technicians; inspire the department to achieve desired results in productivity, teamwork, safety, and task proficiency.
• Ensure the training and development of the team on all technical aspects of Transportation maintenance, including refrigeration, heavy-duty tractors, and trailer repair.
• Maintain proper staffing, required training, and certifications.
• Utilize the computerized maintenance system "Fleet Assistant" to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Monitor expenses by function and equipment.
• Provide "hands-on repairs" to all equipment as required.
• Maintain an adequate spare parts inventory, monitor purchasing, and expense actions.
• Develop and foster strong vendor and contractor relationships to ensure quality, cost, and customer service for Transportation.
• Work nights and weekends if required for supervision or work-related problems.
• Maintain and monitor safety processes to keep the Transportation Shop in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally with supervisors 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent professional training and experience in a heavy maintenance discipline.
• 5 or more years of maintenance supervision experience in an automotive or heavy-duty shop.
• Outstanding leadership qualities, including assertiveness, organization, enthusiasm, decisiveness, planning, confidence, and accountability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Strong technical working knowledge of Medium/Heavy equipment.
• Computer skills including Windows, MS Office, and maintenance-related computer systems.
• 5–7 years of job experience on major diesel repairs, heavy-duty tractor-trailer repairs, major refrigeration maintenance, and repairs.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License (Class A preferred).
• Preferred knowledge to handle all trailer and reefer repairs.
• Half of the following certifications at hire, with the remainder achieved within 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).
  • 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.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and CSA-related procedures and safety regulations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience, with eligibility to participate in the annual incentive plan (target incentive of 10% of base annual salary).
• Day 1 benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; FSA/HSA; and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off beginning 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.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detail-oriented