Equipment and Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
The Equipment and Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for terminal equipment and owned and leased trailer maintenance and repair. The role develops and manages the equipment maintenance budget, labor requirements, inventory, and operational needs, and ensures serviceable equipment is delivered to TOTE’s customers on time. The position supervises non-supervisory employees and oversees the daily operations and costs of the Maintenance, Damage, and Parts functions. It manages work orders, repair turnaround, inventory, purchasing, and vendor coordination, while meeting departmental goals and complying with company procedures and applicable safety and environmental standards. The role is based in Tacoma, Washington, is primarily office-based with regular interaction in terminal and operational environments, and may require occasional evening, night, and weekend support.
Requirements
- Four years of automotive or warehouse experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
- Broad knowledge of trailing equipment, automotive repair, and reefer repair.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Basic math and accounting skills.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise non-supervisory employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, recognizing and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.
- Meet corporate and departmental goals and comply with business procedures and policies.
- Manage daily departmental operating costs on and off the terminal and manage to an approved budget.
- Collaborate on capital and operating budgets.
- Create, maintain, and report KPIs to the senior manager.
- Manage daily office operations for Maintenance, Damage, and Parts.
- Establish and maintain parts inventory and ordering procedures with vendors and maintenance personnel to support efficient repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
- Monitor vehicle and equipment repair status to ensure efficient turnaround.
- Use the Enterprise Asset Management System to oversee work orders and equipment maintenance and repair costs.
- Review and authorize purchase orders and invoices.
- Follow up on inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Review maintenance, repair, and damage issues with the manager.
- Maintain and enforce safety and environmental standards required by Washington State, OSHA, and company policy.
- Specify terminal and trailer equipment and request quotes.
- Provide backup support for hazardous-waste storage and disposal coordination to ensure RCRA compliance, including conducting weekly inspections of hazardous-waste storage areas when the primary person is unavailable and addressing deficiencies through corrective actions and improvements.
- Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) with company match and discretionary funding
- Tuition reimbursement
- Supplemental parental leave
- Jury duty leave
- Bereavement leave
- At least 10 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and one floating holiday every 12 months
- Annual discretionary bonus, based on eligibility
- Professional growth opportunities
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Leadership development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
