Supervisor, Transportation Maintenance

JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This job description is for the Transportation Maintenance Supervisor. This position is responsible for
coordinating all repairs, maintenance, and Capital Expense projects, while ensuring equipment, 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, assist in evaluation of shop Teammates, recording of data into the maintenance software
system, maintaining an accurate parts inventory, and the requirements for maintaining a clean and safe
working environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 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.
 Ensure the training and development of the team on all technical aspects of Tran’s maintenance
including, but not limited to, refrigeration, heavy duty tractors, trailer repair.
 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.
 Other duties may apply