Transportation Maintenance Supervisor

 

Description:

 

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.
  • 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.
  • 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 service our costumer 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

Organization ADUSA Supply Chain
Industry Supervisor / Foreman Jobs
Occupational Category Transportation Maintenance Supervisor
Job Location New York,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 5 Years
Posted at 2023-06-09 5:35 am
Expires on 2024-12-29