Traveling Maintenance Supervisor

Summit LLC•Warrenville, IL

2d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Summit School Services is hiring a Traveling Maintenance Supervisor to direct and control vehicle and premises/plant maintenance activities within an assigned area. The role is accountable for asset availability and repair decisions that maximize uptime, while ensuring compliance with applicable state or provincial, federal, contractual, company policy, health and safety, and environmental requirements. The supervisor works across business segments to prioritize workflow as operational needs change and supports local customer service center maintenance supervisors and lead technicians in meeting performance goals. The position oversees maintenance performance, strategy, quality initiatives, staffing and development, supplier relationships, sublet repair costs and quality, and shop tooling. It also involves collaborating with Operations, Corporate Management, Human Resources, and labor relations specialists; participating in audits and hiring; and reporting on agreed KPIs. The role requires regular travel of up to 50%. The stated annual salary range is $80,000–$100,000. Summit School Services offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, PTO accrual, and enrollment in a retirement savings plan.

Requirements

Recognized managerial qualifications and at least 3 years of management experience.
Strong communication and motivation skills.
Strong leadership skills and experience.
Previous budgeting experience.
Innovative approach and solid problem-solving skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Organized, with the ability to multitask.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster an environment that encourages and values input and feedback from the maintenance workforce.
Ability to manage multi-level relationships and liaise effectively with Operations and Corporate Management, using problem-solving skills to provide solutions.
Demonstrated ability to manage a range of activities associated with a large workforce and consistently maintain efficient and effective service levels.
Ability to critically analyze labor management and disciplinary issues and work collaboratively with Operations and labor relations specialists to resolve concerns.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience with Excel and Word software.
Ability to travel regularly up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

College degree and/or 4 years of relevant transportation experience preferred.
Experience operating in a union environment is optimal.
Oracle familiarization is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct and control vehicle and premises/plant maintenance activities within the assigned area, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
Manage asset availability and repair decisions to maximize uptime; communicate across business segments to prioritize work and equipment availability as operational needs change.
Support, mentor, and work directly with customer service center Maintenance Supervisors or Lead Technicians to achieve performance goals.
Monitor performance and adjust use of available resources to meet or exceed goals.
Review maintenance strategy for commercial viability and effective service delivery.
Assist in developing and implementing maintenance quality initiatives and promote Operations’ understanding, support, and achievement of goals.
Participate in reviews and audits to verify compliance with safety and maintenance policies and procedures.
Assist in developing shop-wide and individual performance goals and create and execute related action plans.
Participate in candidate screening, interviewing, and selection; collaborate with HR Recruiters and Operations and represent the company at technical schools and career fairs.
Develop associates’ skills by ensuring participation in vendor-led and company-led training; share knowledge and promote best practices and compliance procedures and policies.
Cultivate supplier relationships; manage the volume and quality of sublet repairs, follow up as needed, and manage associated costs.
Ensure the location has appropriate tooling to perform necessary repairs.
Promote positive employee relations through effective communication and employee participation.
Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental legislation.
Report on agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Assist with special projects and assignments as required.
Maintain high ethical standards and personal integrity, and report concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor or manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.