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 employee engagement. The position promotes operational excellence by optimizing resources, improving processes, enhancing customer service, and fostering collaboration across business units. It also supports budgeting and financial analysis, technology implementation, regulatory compliance, and emergency response and storm restoration activities. The role may provide services to company affiliates in accordance with the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

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.
Strong 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Material Operations and Supply Chain Management, OSHA and DOT requirements, inventory management, warehouse logistics, investment recovery, environmental or 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 and 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 company safety policies and procedures.
Coach, mentor, and manage employee performance while fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Human Resources and Labor Relations on employee relations, performance concerns, corrective action, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies and applicable labor agreements.
Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback, establish development plans, and support employee career growth and succession planning.
Monitor operational performance and workload distribution to optimize productivity, reduce backlogs, and maintain customer service.
Review operating processes, procedures, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, efficiency gains, and enhanced 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 decision-making and departmental objectives.
Coordinate with internal customers, field operations, engineering, procurement, fleet services, and other business units to plan and execute work efficiently.
Resolve customer concerns and operational challenges by identifying practical solutions and removing service-delivery barriers.
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 activities as required.
Ensure company management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced and support the Affirmative Action Plan.
Assume fiduciary responsibility for business operations and recommend cost-improvement measures.
Ensure the Performance Management program is administered uniformly and effectively.
Comply with and administer Collective Bargaining Agreement terms and conditions when applicable.
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.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, company policies, practices, and ethical obligations when investigating and recommending resolutions to employee complaints.
Promote employees’ professional development, personal growth, and career planning; motivate, recognize, coach, counsel, train, and provide performance feedback.
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, schedule and assign work, and evaluate team structure for ongoing efficiency and effectiveness.
Travel regularly to operational sites, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.