Container Shop Supervisor

Republic Services•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Under the general direction of a General Manager or Maintenance Manager, the Container Shop Supervisor supervises two or more employees who repair containers and compactors of various sizes, ensuring repairs and replacements meet company standards. The supervisor may act as manager on duty when other managerial personnel are absent. The role also oversees shop staffing, work quality, safety, records, budgets, supplies, and operational performance, and may interact with customers regarding compactor equipment issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of hands-on welding and fabrication shop experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory or progressively responsible experience in a lead role.
Knowledge of OSHA compliance components affecting container shop operations, state departments of environmental quality, vector control programs, and ANSI.
Effective communication skills to provide information in a timely and accurate manner.
Customer-service orientation and ability to foster that approach within the team.
Ability to act ethically and promote ethical behavior.
Ability to anticipate business needs and plan for efficient use of containers, equipment, personnel, and fiscal resources.
Organizational skills to maintain records on equipment status, personnel, schedules, and problems.
Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement to achieve productivity goals.
Thorough knowledge of safe working practices and ability to promote and enforce safety rules and procedures.
Ability to supervise others, set clear and challenging goals, and address performance issues.
Ability to foster positive working relationships with employees.
Welding certification or demonstrated welding ability or experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise container shop employees, including hiring recommendations, training, evaluation, coaching, counseling, performance management, and recommendations for compensation or promotion changes.
Organize and schedule work based on historical and anticipated needs, and manage employee schedules and time-off requests to meet shop staffing requirements.
Review work orders and assign tasks to container shop employees.
Verify the quality of work performed and inspect containers, equipment, and shop activities for quality, safety, and productivity compliance.
Coach welders and other staff on welding, repair, and painting techniques and procedures, and take corrective action when warranted.
Oversee team administration, including payroll substantiation and maintaining records of production, manufacturing, and repairs.
Prepare and submit the shop budget for approval and set department goals aligned with division leadership targets.
Conduct or participate in regular facility audits.
Maintain communication with Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and other division departments to support effective operations.
Interact with customers as needed to address compactor equipment issues and support timely resolution.
Identify training opportunities, document issues, and provide constructive feedback to improve work quality.
Anticipate shop supply, material, and parts needs and procure items within the shop budget and assigned spending limits.
Refer larger purchases or major repairs to a manager as appropriate.
Monitor and control operational performance, redirect activities as needed, and report results and improvement recommendations to division leadership.
Serve as a first-level supervisor in the employee internal dispute resolution process when needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.