Supervisor, Shop

XPO•Kernersville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise maintenance employees and contract workers, including but not limited to hiring, scheduling, work assignments, and recommending promotions and terminations. Observe, mentor, develop and review the performance and progress of mechanics and all shop employees. Oversee routine maintenance functions and adjustments on all types of class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment in compliance with the manufacturers and company schedules. Oversee routine maintenance functions to ensure equipment proficiency and the highest productivity levels; ensure all work orders, including commercial work orders, are closed accurately and in a timely manner. Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation. Minimize the time that equipment is out of service. Monitor the sale and disposition of retired and scrapped equipment. Manage shop cost and supply on parts in tracking database system. Communicate and coordinate with service center on units needing repair and which parts are needed. Inventory control which includes shop cycle counts, maintaining proper inventory on hand, processing core refunds to ensure core credits, and ordering parts. Monitor various reports to ensure compliance. Support the leadership overseeing equipment maintenance and out-of-service equipment at outlying service centers supported by the shop. Facilitate the annual job selection/shift bid (JSP) process for shop employees. Review and analyze trends in parts utilization, gains, shortages, usage, uptime, and non-movement, in a way that ensures the highest efficiency and productivity of the shop. Ensure company procedures, DOT policies and other required standard work instructions are followed by all shop employees.

Requirements

2 years of fleet maintenance or management experience
A valid driver’s license
Solid verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively organize and present information; ability to lead and motivate others
Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally
Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
Work outside in inclement weather

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent related work or military experience
Current CDL
Previous or current ASE Certifications
2 years leadership experience
Less-than-Truckload (LTL) industry experience

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance employees and contract workers, including but not limited to hiring, scheduling, work assignments, and recommending promotions and terminations.
Observe, mentor, develop and review the performance and progress of mechanics and all shop employees.
Oversee routine maintenance functions and adjustments on all types of class 7 and 8 diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment in compliance with the manufacturers and company schedules.
Oversee routine maintenance functions to ensure equipment proficiency and the highest productivity levels; ensure all work orders, including commercial work orders, are closed accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation.
Minimize the time that equipment is out of service.
Monitor the sale and disposition of retired and scrapped equipment.
Manage shop cost and supply on parts in tracking database system.
Communicate and coordinate with service center on units needing repair and which parts are needed.
Inventory control which includes shop cycle counts, maintaining proper inventory on hand, processing core refunds to ensure core credits, and ordering parts.
Monitor various reports to ensure compliance.
Support the leadership overseeing equipment maintenance and out-of-service equipment at outlying service centers supported by the shop.
Facilitate the annual job selection/shift bid (JSP) process for shop employees.
Review and analyze trends in parts utilization, gains, shortages, usage, uptime, and non-movement, in a way that ensures the highest efficiency and productivity of the shop.
Ensure company procedures, DOT policies and other required standard work instructions are followed by all shop employees.