Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Position Description

Responsible for successfully leading the facility and equipment maintenance. This position works with multiple department managers as well as vendors and suppliers to support operations in providing exceptional service to our customers and directs a culture of continuous improvement through process improvement, best practices, measurement and accountability.


Responsibilities

• Manages workload and workflow of all facets of the maintenance department.
• Directly manages all facility maintenance and equipment repairs by overseeing vendors and contractors to minimize productivity disruptions
• Directly responsible for MHE fleet and packaging equipment for location
• Monitors and evaluates maintenance vendors for MHE and all other equipment including identifying trends, documenting variances, and delivering savings opportunities
• Develops recommendations for purchases including facility supplies and services
• Conducts solicitation of new vendors, analyzes bids and negotiates agreements with service providers
• Manages all service vendors to ensure compliance with service agreements and promptly manages shortfalls
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and all Saddle Creek policies and procedures regarding safety and compliance
• Manages up to 20 associates in a large campus environment
• Manages team members to execute operational goals and expectations. Reviews team performance via frequent feedback and formal performance reviews
• Facilitates associate training regarding safety, security, maintenance, and compliance
• Ensures all Material Safety Data Sheets are current regarding chemicals and cleaner solutions
• Performs basic inspections, checks, and audits related to safety, security, and fire suppression, to include knowledge of fire extinguishers, riser dump valves, pump testing and system maintenance

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• 4-6 years' experience of progressive facilities maintenance experience in a warehouse, manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of supervisory experience directly supervising or managing a team of hourly associates, preferably maintenance and sanitation associates is strongly preferred
• Experience negotiating and managing vendor service agreements
• Experience managing facilities and/or equipment maintenance in a construction, distribution, manufacturing, or fleet maintenance setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, FDA and Workers' Compensation regulations
• Hands-on leader accustomed to participating in maintenance activities as needed with practical experience and a solid mechanical aptitude
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all levels of management
• Ability to lead others in a positive working environment and to grow and develop employees
• Proven ability to successfully meet deliverables and excel in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Ability to negotiate, make recommendations and prepare written proposals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and present information to employees at all levels; ability to facilitate training for associates on company safety and compliance expectations
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet, web-based and job specific software applications
• Solid judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Must have a proven record of taking initiative and responsibility, both individually and as a member of a team
• Experience writing detailed policies and procedures and process flow documents
• Process improvement and continuous improvement experience
• Must demonstrate collaborative leadership skills to influence and manage change
• Possess good time management and decision making skills and have the ability to prioritize duties in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required

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Benefits:

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
  
• Annual bonus eligibility
  
• 401(k) match
  
• Vacation and holiday pay
  
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection
  
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
  
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
  
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
  
  

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

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