Transportation Maintenance Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Manage the repair and preventive maintenance program for all assigned fleet equipment which includes planning, organizing, and directing the program to support operational requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the shop staff which includes recruitment, training, and evaluation of employees.
• Promote good morale and teamwork within the maintenance facility.
• Attend drivers meetings to receive feedback regarding shop operation.
• Schedule and prioritize vehicle repairs to meet the operational requirements.
• Auxiliary responsibilities may include:
  • Assist with evaluating the overall maintenance costs associated all maintenance activities and make recommendations as required.
  • Control costs by comparing current parts, supplies, and vendor costs with other potential vendors.
  • Provide input to procedural and operational changes within fleet maintenance to reduce costs and/or improve labor productivity.
  • Auxiliary responsibilities may include:
    • Assist with the development of yearly budget targets for the maintenance facility.
    • Respond to safety audits in a timely fashion.
    • Promote high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods.
    • Ensure shop tools are in safe working order.
    • Conduct monthly shop and safety meetings with mechanics.
    • Review repair orders within the TMT system to monitor the accuracy of preventive and repair requests performed by shop mechanics.
    • Perform regular and thorough audits of work completed by mechanics.
    • Evaluate vehicle repairs to determine if work should be done in-house or handled by an outside vendor.
    • Ensure that all parts are inventoried on a monthly basis to ensure appropriate stock is on hand to meet operational needs.
    • Work with mechanics to analyze problems and schedule correction.
    • Ensure that tractors and trailers are properly cleaned to promote a positive corporate fleet image.
    • DC-1 Specific: Inspect newly purchased equipment to ensure conformance to specifications.
    • DC-1 Specific: Perform in-service inspections and required modifications for the fleet of cars (770) and service trucks (180).
    • Aggressively pursue waste and inefficiencies in their operation.
    • Target potential improvements and work with teams to improve working environment and product throughput.
    • Act as "change agent" to drive "lean" education and utilization.
    • Play a key role in the development of a Continuous Improvement mindset in our operations in order to better serve our customers and provide and support training for associates to support continuous improvement ideas.
    • Accountable for "lean" process sustainability within assigned operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Understanding of parts, supplies, and tools required to support shop operations and goals.
• Ability to direct subordinates in approved maintenance techniques.
• Ability to perform road tests and similar checks to review the effectiveness of repair and maintenance work performed by mechanics.
• Ability to advise and provide interpretation to subordinates regarding the application of corporate policies, procedures, and standards.
• Valid driver license/CDL preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• Supervisory experience
• Has total understanding of the department's standard practice manual and program manuals.
• Understanding of operation and maintenance of department equipment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient knowledge of MS office
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Proficiency in learning new software
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates and vendors
• Motivate associates and can get work done through others.
• Strong planning skills
• Focused