Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Walton

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Position Description Responsible for successfully leading the facility and equipment maintenance. This position works with multiple department managers as well as vendors and suppliers to support operations in providing exceptional service to our customers and directs a culture of continuous improvement through process improvement, best practices, measurement and accountability. Responsibilities Manages workload and workflow of all facets of the maintenance department.

Directly manages all facility maintenance and equipment repairs by overseeing vendors and contractors to minimize productivity disruptions

Directly responsible for MHE fleet and packaging equipment for location

Monitors and evaluates maintenance vendors for MHE and all other equipment including identifying trends, documenting variances, and delivering savings opportunities

Develops recommendations for purchases including facility supplies and services

Conducts solicitation of new vendors, analyzes bids and negotiates agreements with service providers

Manages all service vendors to ensure compliance with service agreements and promptly manages shortfalls

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and all Saddle Creek policies and procedures regarding safety and compliance

Manages up to 20 associates in a large campus environment

Manages team members to execute operational goals and expectations.  Reviews team performance via frequent feedback and formal performance reviews

Facilitates associate training regarding safety, security, maintenance, and compliance

Ensures all Material Safety Data Sheets are current regarding chemicals and cleaner solutions

Performs basic inspections, checks, and audits related to safety, security, and fire suppression, to include knowledge of fire extinguishers, riser dump valves, pump testing and system maintenance

Qualifications

Education/Experience4-6 years’ experience of progressive facilities maintenance experience in a warehouse, manufacturing or distribution environment.

Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of supervisory experience directly supervising or managing a team of hourly associates, preferably maintenance and sanitation associates is strongly preferred

Experience negotiating and managing vendor service agreements

Experience managing facilities and/or equipment maintenance in a construction, distribution, manufacturing, or fleet maintenance setting

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of OSHA, FDA and Workers’ Compensation regulations

Hands-on leader accustomed to participating in maintenance activities as needed with practical experience and a solid mechanical aptitude

Ability to build strong working relationships with all levels of management

Ability to lead others in a positive working environment and to grow and develop employees

Proven ability to successfully meet deliverables and excel in a fast paced…