Maintenance Supervisor

Home Depot•West Columbia, SC

18d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the success of assigned functions within a complex distribution center. In partnership with the Maintenance Manager, the role develops strategies and objectives to maximize productivity and leverage expenses, and oversees equipment and facility maintenance. The supervisor analyzes trends and resolves problems to support the distribution center’s success, typically managing a team of direct reports. The role coaches, trains, and develops associates; provides informal and formal performance feedback; and ensures technical certifications are achieved and maintained. It promotes a safe work culture, monitors distribution center safety and physical security, and regularly inspects equipment and facilities for compliance. The supervisor manages facility repairs, maintenance, and equipment installation, including contractor bids and contractor performance. The position also reviews maintenance, production, and quality reports and recommends cost-effective facility and equipment changes that comply with safety standards. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and has seven direct reports. Overnight travel is typically required 5% to 20% of the time. Work is generally in a comfortable environment, with regular exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes that may cause discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
At least 2 years of work experience.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through an associate’s degree program or equivalent in a related field.
Physical ability to perform intermittent continuous exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Degree concentrating in Facilities Management.
Previous change-management experience, including driving, influencing, and inspiring change through communication.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
At least 3 years of work experience.
At least 2 years of previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Coach, train, and develop associates through formal and informal training and provide job-performance feedback.
Ensure associates achieve and maintain required technical certifications.
Promote an employee-centered, union-free work environment that demonstrates care and concern for associates.
Follow Home Depot safety policies and procedures and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
Monitor distribution center safety and physical security, and regularly inspect equipment and facilities for compliance with safety and operational standards.
Oversee facility repairs, maintenance, and equipment installation to ensure continuous operations.
Source and review contractor bids and select contractors who meet safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Review maintenance, production, and quality-control reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
Recommend and implement cost-effective facility and equipment changes that comply with safety standards.
Work with the Maintenance Manager to develop strategies and objectives that maximize productivity and leverage expenses.
Analyze trends and solve problems to support distribution center success.