Facilities Maintenance Supervisor - Safety & Repairs Lead

What You'll Do:

Supervise associates and coordinate the day to day activities of the maintenance crew at a large facility. In addition, the supervisor will respond to escalated issues, emergency repair orders and complaints in a prompt and effective manner. May coordinate with contractors.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.

• Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks, and other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.

• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges. Test and calibrate HVAC equipment.

• Reviews inspection and repair reports and observes progress of work on major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality.

• Inspects completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.

• Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action.

• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.

• Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.

• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records.

• Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for maintenance staff.

• Provide associates with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.

• Resolve customer complaints and answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.

• Review records and reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, and shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, and evaluate performance.

• Supervise the work of maintenance associates to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.

• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.

• Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.

• Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.

• Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.

• Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety.

• Counsel associates in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development.
Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures.

• Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.

• Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution.
Other duties as required.

What Experience and Education You Need :

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Certified in all RETA Courses. External hires must, as a condition of employment, complete all (8) course during the first 24 months.

• HAZMAT certification required.

• 2 plus years maintenance mechanic experience.

What Could Set You Apart :

• Ability to perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.

• Fully competent to a high degree in mechanical knowledge.

• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams.

• Ability to supervise and inspect work performed by all Levels of maintenance associates.

• Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required, including on call

• Willingness to develop a mentoring relationship in order to contribute experience, skills, and wisdom to subordinate employees for their development.

• Receptive to management development suggestions and willing to seek additional knowledge to facilitate job growth.

• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they…