Maintenance Supervisor
Description
SUMMARY: Responsible for the efficient operation of the facility, equipment, and grounds area maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Schedule the daily workflow of direct reports in the maintenance and grounds areas;
- Troubleshoot and repair all mechanical and electrical problems with warehouse equipment;
- Set up and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program including Employee Training Guides;
- Assist the Safety and Health Manager and Director of Facilities with meeting and recording OSHA safety requirements;
- Vendor communication, including pricing, servicing, and purchasing of supplies and equipment;
- Update activity to Director of Facilities to troubleshoot and problem solve;
- Participate in the interviewing and onboarding of new hires;
- Special projects as assigned;
- Will be hands on with daily workloads as needed.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist Director of Facilities with development of maintenance budgets as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintenance Employees, Janitorial Staff
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and ability.
- Knowledge of WMS systems helpful.
- Knowledge of high speed conveyors required.
- PC skills helpful, particularly word-processing, spreadsheet-Excel.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Strong communication and organizational skills required.
- Flexibility with hours/on-call basis.
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings regardless of audience.
- Must be results driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed.
- Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product and demonstrate good follow up and follow through.
- Drives change and innovation by improving work product or process, and challenges established norms where appropriate.
- Proven ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization; takes the lead in inspiring others to work together for mutual benefit.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail.
- Operates ethically: admits mistakes, treats others with respect, trust, and dignity, demonstrates honest and ethical behavior, and follows through on commitments and agreements.
- Must be able to provide guidance and feedback to direct reports, peers and associates; empowers team by delegating decision making when appropriate and creates practices, processes and procedures that result in greater efficiency.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to at least a high school diploma and a minimum of 10 years Supervisor or related experience is preferred.
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