Shop Floor Supervisor

Job Title: Shop Floor Supervisor (Open)

Location: Milton, DE (other openings available)

Under general direction, this entry‑level people‑management position will assist and support the day‑to‑day planning and organizing of a team at a facility. The incumbent will manage facility audits, inventory, budgets, and meeting goals, and perform personnel management tasks such as staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time & attendance. This role requires full‑time attendance and may involve work outdoors, in the elements, and across multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends and overtime.

• Solicit, assign, and monitor onsite vendors to ensure proper repairs are completed and costs are controlled.
• Monitor expenses related to shop management to maintain the budget; identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Maintain safety culture: promote a safe work environment, conduct safety meetings, mock OSHA inspections, model safe work habits.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure equipment meets DOT and company standards.
• Perform personnel management tasks: staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time & attendance.
• Monitor work in progress on the floor to ensure it is performed safely, correctly, and meets standard repair times.
• Perform daily operational tasks such as estimates, down‑unit reporting, yard checks.
• Ensure the team reaches and maintains leadership goals; train staff on service bulletins, OSHA compliance, and company policies.
• Schedule inbound equipment and maintain estimated running time so repairs are assigned by priority; keep equipment status updated.
• Monitor that all required repair campaigns are completed and warranty procedures are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensure the work shift begins on schedule; assign work orders to technicians to maintain an efficient workflow, meet internal customer deadlines, and manage cost per hour.

• High School Diploma or GED with 1‑2 years of related experience, including 1‑2 years of direct or indirect management experience.

• Ability to act professionally.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums.
• Ability to capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, and easily retrievable manner.
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to form and manage effective teams.
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE).
• Ability to work both individually and as a team.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work with minimal direction.

Factors such as skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications may affect starting pay within the range. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, in accordance with the company’s plans.

The company offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave, two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

GED (required), High School (required)

Facilities Management, Maintenance, Entry‑level Safety, Transportation/Logistics

Shop Floor Supervisor (Open)

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.