Maintenance Supervisor

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Berea, KY

15d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We are immediately hiring a Maintenance Supervisor (forklift) in Berea, KY, for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Ideal candidate will have the leadership skills and technical knowledge to manage a group of (5) forklift technicians. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team. When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company. The Maintenance Supervisor (forklift) is responsible for the operational function(s) for assigned work group(s) in a Supply Chain Logistics operation. This position provides direct supervision for entry level professional or paraprofessional roles within SCS i.e. – Salaried non-exempt, hourly para –professional employees. This role ensures compliance with company and location policies, procedures and work instructions in order to provide a safe and productive work environment, optimum customer service and accurate records. This role may have customer specific related duties, systems, and processes to support the operation. May interact with carriers and/or the customer based on the complexity and scope of the account. All work is subject to review by the location hierarchy and Ryder Corporate Process Owners such as Finance, Human Resources, Safety, etc. Error could result in customer dissatisfaction, loss of inventory, loss of profit, safety or security incident.

Requirements

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• One (1) year or more in logistics, warehouse or industry related field required.
• One (1) year or more Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with employees, peers and management
• Strong organizational, follow-up and computer skills required
• Ability to work self directed with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations
• Ability to use sound judgement when information is incomplete or ambiguous
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) depending on position intermediate required
• OSHA required; DOT and Hazmat knowledge based on the account intermediate required

Responsibilities

• Lead shift start up meeting to communicate daily/shift goal of facility and work group(s).
• Devise, communicate and implement plans to obtain operational goals.
• Work with and motivate employees to ensure goal achievement.
• Provide progress or constraint updates to management.
• Participate in the Hiring process, train, cross-train and supervise hourly or SNE employees in the assigned work group(s).
• Provide leadership for employees through in depth training and continuous review of employee understanding of policies, procedures and processes.
• Create a productive work environment through effective communication, coaching, motivating and leading by example.
• Support and aid in the development of system and process training for employees in the work group(s).
• Perform administrative functions to include tracking of time, attendance and performance feedback.
• Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes.
• Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and result which could include but not limited to business process deployment, KPIs, customer tracking and reporting, etc.
• Assign employees to individual tasks and ensure required tools are available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED