APS-3: Maintenance Shop Supervisor

KBR•Hanahan, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Shop Supervisor oversees automotive maintenance operations for military vehicles, associated platforms, and trailers in the APS-3 program in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The role supervises 8–40 employees and is one of nine shop supervisors reporting directly to the Maintenance Department Manager. It provides operational leadership for personnel, shop performance, inventory, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on vehicle readiness, workforce safety, minimizing equipment downtime, and sustained performance improvement. Work is generally conducted in an office, maintenance shop, and outdoors, with potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in certain work areas. The role involves prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, as well as periodic lifting, squatting, kneeling, bending, reaching, and climbing. The position is based in Goose Creek, SC, and is not remote. No relocation assistance or per diem is available.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid U.S. passport.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and local base access.
Working knowledge of GCSS-Army and AWRDS.
Strong computer skills and high proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly MS Project, Excel, Word, and Power BI.
SQL experience, including data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
Ten years of progressive automotive maintenance experience and three years of relevant supervisory experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Some college plus military training in a maintenance MOS and eight years of experience in progressive leadership positions may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Ability to stand 2–3 hours per day and walk 4–5 hours per day.
Ability to periodically lift up to 35–50 pounds, squat, kneel, bend, reach, and climb.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in non-climate-controlled environments.

Nice To Haves

Quality control or quality assurance training, or QMS experience.
Military experience in maintenance management or supervision.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a safe, inclusive, high-performance team; define responsibilities and performance objectives for direct reports, including maintenance foremen.
Evaluate employee performance, conduct formal reviews, provide constructive feedback, and administer progressive discipline when needed.
Communicate operational directives between shop personnel, executive leadership, and cross-functional departments while following organizational protocol.
Identify workforce skills gaps and coordinate training on equipment systems, diagnostic software, and industry practices.
Monitor and report shop KPIs, including maintenance backlog, technician efficiency, manhour utilization, and equipment readiness; use data to improve output, ERP data integrity, and facility performance.
Review and improve maintenance SOPs, job scheduling, and shop floor traffic flow to reduce bottlenecks and turnaround times and improve productivity.
Oversee parts, consumables, and specialized tools managed through hand receipt systems, balancing availability, carrying costs, and downtime.
Establish inspection protocols to ensure completed work meets safety and operational standards before vehicles and equipment return to service.
Promote and enforce safety practices, corporate ethics, operational rules, Technical Safety Training Instructions, shop safety mandates, and proper PPE use.
Conduct safety walkthroughs, hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses; implement corrective actions to address unsafe conditions or practices.
Ensure maintenance, hazardous-material handling, and waste-disposal activities comply with APS-3 environmental regulations and local requirements, coordinating with HSE personnel.
Maintain readiness for safety audits and promptly document and report incidents, near-misses, and injuries.