Maintenance Supervisor

Dollar General•South Boston, VA

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor provides a safe and mechanically sound working environment in the distribution center and coordinates the maintenance department’s daily activities to ensure rapid response to repair and service requests. The role identifies performance indicators and develops and communicates plans for improvement. It plans maintenance production goals, staffing, and work schedules, and supports department planning, safety, compliance, training, and budgeting.

Requirements

  • Maintenance experience.
  • At least two years of supervisory experience.
  • Vocational skills training as a tradesperson in mechanical, electrical, welding, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to read blueprints and electrical, mechanical, and communication drawings.
  • Understanding of conveyor systems, sort view systems, and graphical monitors.
  • Working knowledge of fire protection systems.
  • Ability to interpret sortation reports, fire protection and security alarm reports, capital variance reports, and OSHA logs.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer skills, including Word, Excel, AutoCAD systems, and programmable logic controllers.

Nice To Haves

  • Automated retail distribution center experience.

Responsibilities

  • Use the Productivity Improvement Plan process to identify areas for improvement and assist the Maintenance Manager in developing measurement systems.
  • Review inbound and outbound S&OP reports and assist with department planning, making adjustments based on distribution center needs.
  • Plan daily production goals for the maintenance department.
  • Identify performance obstacles through floor observations.
  • Review daily staffing plans with the Maintenance Manager and determine staffing levels based on volume and projects.
  • Establish work schedules based on preventative maintenance requirements.
  • Conduct required sortation audits and analyze results to determine system or personnel adjustments.
  • Ensure adequate training is provided for maintenance department employees.
  • Support safety programs with the safety committee to reduce employee injuries.
  • Partner with the Maintenance Manager and Human Resources to ensure OSHA compliance and serve as a backup contact for governmental agencies.
  • Maintain status reports on building and facility insurance documentation.
  • Assist the Maintenance Manager with department budgeting.
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