Supervisor, Plant​/Ground Service Equipment Line Maintenance

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Location
: CLT Cargo (CLT-CRGO)
Cities
:
Charlotte - NC, Miami - FL, Philadelphia - PA
Requisition : 87819

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Start Date:

9/4/26

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• This job is a member of the Plant Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for leading a team of crew chiefs and mechanics and the daily GSE Maintenance Operations in their stations. Production Supervisors are part of a joiny leadership team committed to the development and support of each team member. Additionally, the supervisor will interact with identified union leaders to resolve work group matters.

• Overees and lead the Ground Support Equipment maintenance workload, resources, and activities for GSE work groups at all GSE shop locations in the station
• Administers and coordinates the activities of their assigned work group(s) in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the GSE station, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, or Managing Director
• Assures continuing safety, compliance, dependability, and reliability
• Assures harmonious working relationships with union workforce and understanding/application of union contractual language
• Prioritizes and administers inspections and maintenance programs, recommending any revisions needed to provide mechanical performance and reliability of ground equipment
• Understands and applies all standards, policies, and procedures for Company ground equipment
• Ensures technical documentation are complied with on Company ground equipment
• Performs any additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in order to achieve department and Company objectives
• Assists with Materials/Parts
• Assists in GSE parts lookup, sourcing options, parts quality review, inspection, and component warranty coordination
• Reorders and stocks of bulk hardware, tire and wheel, oil and lubricants local stock in support of fleet service/maintenance
• Handles daily reviews of assets out of service awaiting parts
• Coordinates options with Materials to minimize lead times/asset down time
• Performs reviews and approvals of vendor invoices and makes recommendations and challenges as required

Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalency
• 1-2 years' experience supervising and/or directing work groups
• Mechancial experience

Preferred Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 1-2 years' experience supervising and/or directing work groups, preferably in a union environment
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications a plus
• Ground Support Equipment (GSE) mechanical experience preferred

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Must be able to train, guide, and motivate employees
• Above average interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Working knowledge of PC's; proficiency in software applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Fleet Focus
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privleges to airport security idenitification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable