Maintenance Area Supervisor - Senior

InDepth Engineering Solutions; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chelsea is seeking a Maintenance Area Supervisor - Senior to co-lead a large team in vehicle testing and operations. Candidates must demonstrate strong supervision skills, excellent communication, and experience in a union environment. Responsibilities include maintaining safety protocols, ensuring vehicle compliance, and driving process improvements. An ideal background includes a degree in a relevant field and knowledge of automotive repair. The position offers a full-time role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervision/leadership experience is required.
• Experience working in a union environment is essential.
• Proficiency in data analysis to support decision making is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-Lead a workforce of test drivers, stockkeepers, and mechanics in a 24/7 operation.
• Maintain safety protocols and develop new improvements for operations.
• Ensure test vehicles are properly maintained and work orders are timely completed.
• Lead ongoing process improvements across facilities.

Skills

Supervision

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in business, management, engineering or automotive

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Full time

Maintenance Area Supervisor - Senior

Chelsea, United States | Posted on 10/30/2025

Currently seeking a Testing Operations Supervisor, who is responsible to co-lead a 200+ member team of Salaried Bargaining Unit (SBU) workforces in the areas of Durability testing, Mileage Accumulation, Vehicle Dynamics, Emission Build, Special Test Ops, Brake testing, Stockroom, Safety Impact and Performance testing. The selected individual will have experience in Supervision and possess a broad knowledge of the automotive industry, namely vehicle testing, development and certification. This person must have unquestioned integrity. Additionally, the Supervisor will present outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills. Job responsibilities include but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Co-Lead a workforce of test drivers, stockkeepers and mechanics in a 24/7 3-shift operation.
• Maintain current safety protocols and develop new improvements for supervisors, drivers and mechanics.
• Ensure test vehicles are driven according to test schedule with proper conformance.
• Ensure drivers and mechanics properly document all vehicle issues and potential customer concerns.
• Ensure test vehicles are properly maintained and work orders completed in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary down time.
• Lead on-going process improvements and best practices across the facilities in order to drive improved performance regarding safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Ensure drivers are properly trained to perform all durability testing.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with drivers, mechanics, union officials, and management in other departments onsite.
• Able to work additional hours as required, including holidays and weekends when needed.

Requirements

• ONSITE 100%
• Previous supervision/leadership experience
• Experience working in a union environment
• Familiarity with Proving Grounds testing and operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Able to work additional hours as required; including holidays and weekends when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in business, management, engineering or automotive
• Automotive vehicle repair knowledge
• Strong leadership skills, with focus on employee coaching and development
• Experience in data analysis to support decision making