Maintenance Supervisor Distribution Center

Colonial Group; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for its Salem, VA Distribution Center. The role oversees maintenance on all machinery, leads maintenance technicians, and ensures safe, efficient operation while documenting work and generating reports.

Responsibilities include coordinating with sub-contractors, staffing, scheduling, and upholding safety and asset integrity. The ideal candidate has maintenance experience and 1–2 years of leadership, with strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance environment or related field.
• 1–2 years leadership experience preferred.
• Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs 8–10 hrs daily.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to instruct/teach.
• Complete work in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
• Able to multi-task with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment and facilities.
• Schedule and manage sub-contractors and outside maintenance.
• Manage department employees to include policy adherence, training, coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels; conduct evaluations and maintain records; recommend hiring and disciplinary action of employees as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate daily activities of department; adjust work assignments and workflow as necessary.
• Source and order supplies.
• Manage safety compliance and security of building.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Vestis has an immediate opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor in its Salem, VA Distribution Center.

The Maintenance Supervisor ensures a high level of service to Vestis customers through opening and closing the building and ensuring the facility is functional. Primary responsibility is performing and/or overseeing maintenance on all Distribution Center machinery. Manage a staff of maintenance technicians. Utilize proper skilled techniques to assure the safe, efficient operation of all facility machinery. Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of all necessary reports and paperwork. Document all work performed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain all equipment and all facilities.
• Schedule and manage sub-contractors and outside maintenance.
• Manage department employees to include policy adherence, training, coaching and mentoring.

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels. Conduct employee evaluations, maintain personnel records, and recommend hiring and disciplinary action of employees as necessary.
• Plans and coordinates the daily activities of department. Adjust work assignments and work flow as necessary.
• Source and order supplies.
• Manage the safety compliance and security of building.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a maintenance environment or related field required.
• One to two years leadership experience preferred.
• Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs 8-10hrs in a day.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to instruct/teach.

• Complete work in a timely manner as well as the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to multi-task.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent attendance and performance.
• Able to work a flexible schedule (shifts/hours).

• Work independently with minimal supervision.