Automation Maintenance Supervisor

Position Overview

The incumbent is responsible for direct supervision of a subset of the automation maintenance team and the planning and scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks using a computerized maintenance management system. This role works primarily with automated material handling systems and the technicians that maintain those systems but also has frequent interaction with other business units onsite. The scope of responsibility for this role consists of $2+ million in labor and spare parts spend, administration of a 24x7x365 maintenance environment and effective leadership and development of 5+ hands‑on technicians.

The incumbent will actively participate in and facilitate meetings related to maintenance and operations. They will be responsible for data tracking and analysis, budget and spend management and certain vendor relations, under the direction of an Automation Maintenance Manager and supportive upward management chain.

• Provide direct leadership for 5+ automation maintenance technicians. Direct daily work and issue feedback, career development and progressive coaching. Participate in interviews, hiring, disciplinary and related processes in conjunction with Manager and Human Resources. Identify any training and/or performance gaps and create team and individual development plans as needed to correct. Perform staffing and scheduling analysis, make recommendations, and implement changes in partnership with Manager.
• Schedule preventive and corrective tasks for the maintenance team (all days and shifts) optimizing for labor, equipment availability and cost to ensure efficient and continuous operation of automation infrastructure. Critically evaluate completed work orders for accurate scope, criticality, labor, parts and required downtime - address any deficiencies as required and make long‑term improvements. Perform analysis on system outputs to address any deficiencies as required.
• Perform breakdown analysis, loss analysis, daily/weekly maintenance review and participate in and/or conduct operations performance meetings, including any required interaction with applicable vendor resources. Track and report on key metrics, taking corrective action as required. Assist the larger management team with planning and tracking weekly maintenance activities and budget.
• Maintain timely and accurate asset, parts and labor history in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Create new PMs, reports, KPIs within CMMS.
• Prepare planned work by assigning work orders, adding parts to work orders, physically gathering parts and coordinating downtime with operations partners and/or leading team members in the effective delivery of the same.
• Work with vendors and internal support resources to strategically source replacement parts. Monitor performance and cost to ensure appropriateness, quality and longevity of sourced parts.
• Travel Required:
  
  No

Environment

• Warehouse :
  Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
• Warehouse :
  Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• Warehouse :
  Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Office :
  Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge :
  Knowledge of automation and conveyance systems
• Special Skills :
  Proficient Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project or equiv. and Microsoft Word experience. CMMS experience (Maximo, Infor EAM, etc.);
  Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Physical abilities: :
  Frequent walking, standing, climbing and squatting
• Other: :
  Ability to multitask and work effectively on multiple priorities across multiple disciplines;
  Building relationships and developing associates, including ability to create strong partnerships across internal and external customers

Years Of Experience

• 2-5 :
  Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• 5-7 :
  Industrial Automation
• 5-7 :
  Conveyor Maintenance
• 5-7 :
  Computer Maintenance Management System experience

Associate Degree
- General Studies, High School Diploma
- General Studies

1st Shift (United States of America)

Lathrop Logistics LLC

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.