T&D Supervisor – Material Operations

Tucson Electric Power•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Materials Operations Supervisor leads the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of the Material Operations department in support of utility operations and organizational objectives. The role oversees warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, material distribution, and related supply chain activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The Supervisor leads and develops employees through workforce planning, performance management, coaching, training, and engagement. The position drives operational excellence by optimizing resources, improving processes, enhancing customer service, and collaborating across business units. It also supports budget administration, operational and financial analysis, inventory and work-management systems, regulatory compliance, and emergency response, storm restoration, and operational readiness as needed. The role may provide services to company affiliates in accordance with the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Management duties include administering management principles and programs, supporting the Affirmative Action Plan, managing personnel functions, participating in staffing decisions, administering performance management and applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, addressing employee complaints and discipline, and planning and assigning day-to-day work. Regular travel to operational sites, industry events, and stakeholder meetings is required. The position may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
At least one year of relevant experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across functional lines.
High interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations, with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Broad-based business knowledge, including financial analysis and project management.
Proficiency with personal computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
Regular travel to operational sites, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Material Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Knowledge of OSHA and DOT requirements.
Knowledge of inventory management, warehousing logistics, and investment recovery.
Knowledge of environmental and sustainability matters and project management.
Experience working for a utility.
Experience with Maximo or other Work Management Systems; Microsoft Project experience is a plus.
Knowledge of electric utility services and products, service requirements, construction standards, codes, ordinances, franchise agreements, Blue Stake laws, rights-of-way, easements, and related permitting.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily work-group activities, including safety, workflow prioritization, resource allocation, quality assurance, scheduling, productivity, and employee development.
Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, accountability, training, and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
Coach, mentor, train, and manage employee performance; conduct reviews, provide feedback, and support development plans, career growth, and succession planning.
Partner with Human Resources and Labor Relations on employee relations matters, performance concerns, corrective action, and discipline in accordance with company policies and applicable labor agreements.
Monitor operational performance and workload distribution to optimize productivity, reduce backlogs, and maintain customer service.
Review processes, procedures, and performance metrics to identify improvements in cost, efficiency, and service delivery.
Develop and implement solutions to improve material availability, inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Assist with departmental budgets, including forecasting, cost control, variance analysis, and stewardship of company resources.
Analyze operational and financial data to support decisions and departmental objectives.
Coordinate with internal customers, field operations, engineering, procurement, fleet services, and other business units to plan and execute work.
Resolve customer concerns and operational challenges by identifying practical solutions and removing barriers to service delivery.
Support implementation and effective use of inventory management systems, work management systems, and other technology solutions.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, environmental standards, company policies, and ethical business practices.
Support emergency response, storm restoration, and operational readiness as required.
Ensure management principles, policies, and programs are practiced and support the Affirmative Action Plan.
Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and recommend cost-improvement measures.
Administer the Performance Management program uniformly and effectively.
Administer applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement terms and conditions.
Administer personnel functions, including recruiting, reviewing and approving job descriptions and salary classifications, and selecting and placing personnel.
Participate in hiring, termination, promotion, assignment, and direction of staff.
Investigate, evaluate, and recommend resolutions to employee complaints in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, practices, and ethical obligations.
Motivate, recognize, reward, coach, counsel, and train employees; participate in Leadership Development programs.
Address disciplinary and performance issues according to company policy, communicate corrective action, and provide input on grievance adjustments and discipline administration.
Plan day-to-day operations, estimate personnel needs, and schedule and assign work.
Evaluate team structure and plans to improve group efficiency and effectiveness.