Warehouse Automation Supervisor

GEODIS•Plainfield, IN

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Maintenance Supervisor will perform all daily functions required to direct a team responsible for performing or coordinating resources and management of all automated equipment maintenance work.

Requirements

Technical degree and/or skill-based licensing preferred
Minimum 4 years related experience and/or training in technical leadership
Experience in all aspects of automated handling systems including various electrical and mechanical control systems.
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing conveyor systems.
Experience in managing a maintenance department using a CMMS system.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to communicate with various levels of the organization as well as various levels of the customer’s organization
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to interpret schematics and effectively use electrical diagnostic instruments.
Ability to troubleshoot complex control systems
Ability to manage the day-to-day functions required through a detailed CMMS system.

Responsibilities

Supports the Operations team by working in a safe, customer-focused manner; and must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric
Manages daily maintenance and troubleshooting all conveyor systems, electrical and mechanical; Audits and deploys training plans for maintenance personnel and technicians to build a solid team skill set.
Oversees Maintenance by tracking work hours, maintaining work orders for all maintenance/project work, managing material purchases used in maintenance/project work
Supports management with maintenance needs and reports as needed
Drives performance of preventive and corrective maintenance for the assigned buildings
Develops and designs innovative solutions to difficult problems
Leads multiple internally and externally sponsored projects and daily activities, manages to and meet deadlines.
Deploys and monitors preventative maintenance programs, audits technicians verifying proper completion of scheduled work. Communicates with leadership to ensure downtime is scheduled.
Analyzes, diagnoses, and recommends correction for Company and Customer equipment problems and breakdowns, including all automated handling equipment
Facilitates technical and safety training, as well as help to develop professional development of departmental facilities associates
Observes all safety procedures to make certain that lock out/tag out procedures are carried out correctly
Tracks all time and creates and distributes weekly labor reports
Candidates must have the ability to provide specific, enriched feedback to enhance individual performance, and provide associates with written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination
Other duties as required and assigned