Senior Transportation Maintenance Supervisor

MBM Corporation; Terry (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive plan

Day 1 benefits

Paid time off

401(k) profit sharing

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane in Mississippi seeks a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate repairs, maintenance, and capital projects, ensuring equipment and facilities run at peak efficiency.

You will lead technicians, develop budgets, negotiate contracts, monitor safety, and mentor staff while using Fleet Assistant for scheduled maintenance.

This role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, 5+ years supervising heavy equipment, and a strong safety focus. Travel and night/weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Have a 4-year degree or equivalent professional training and experience in heavy maintenance discipline.
• Have 5 or more years of maintenance supervision experience in an automotive or heavy-duty shop.
• Possess outstanding leadership qualities, including assertiveness, organization, enthusiasm, decisiveness, planning, confidence and accountability.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Be willing to work flexible hours.
• Have strong technical working knowledge of Medium/Heavy equipment.
• Possess computer skills including Windows, MSOffice and maintenance related computer systems.
• Have 5 - 7 years job experience on major diesel repairs, heavy duty tractor- trailer repairs, major refrigeration maintenance and repairs.
• Possess a Valid Class C Driver's License. Prefer Class A.
• Preferred knowledge to handle all trailer and reefer repairs.
• Have half of the following certifications with the other half achieved in 90 days of employment: ASE certifications and other related certifications.
• Have knowledge of OSIIA, EPA, DOT and CSA related procedures and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets for repair, maintenance, supplies, third party support and spare parts inventory.
• Negotiate maintenance contracts and other third-party support for the Transportation.
• Identify, prioritize and coordinate the daily activities of Technicians, inspire the department to achieve desired results in productivity, teamwork, safety and task proficiency.
• Ensure the training and development of the team on all technical aspects of Tran's maintenance including refrigeration, heavy duty tractors, trailer repair.
• Maintain proper staffing, required training and certifications.
• Utilize computerized maintenance system Fleet Assistant to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Monitor expenses by function and equipment.
• Able and willing to provide hands on repairs to all equipment repairs required.
• Maintain an adequate spare parts inventory, monitor purchasing and expense actions.
• Develop and foster strong vendor and contractor relationships to ensure the best quality, cost and customer service for the Transportation.
• Work nights and weekends if required for supervision or work-related problems.
• Maintain and monitor safety processes to keep the Trans Shop in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor and peers.
• Follow directions.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Comply with company attendance policy.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job.
• Work in warm and cold temperature conditions.
• Other duties may apply.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Diesel engines

Heavy equipment

Safety regulations

Driver's license

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Tools

Fleet Assistant

MS Office

Job description

McLane in Mississippi seeks a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate repairs, maintenance, and capital projects, ensuring equipment and facilities run at peak efficiency.

You will lead technicians, develop budgets, negotiate contracts, monitor safety, and mentor staff while using Fleet Assistant for scheduled maintenance.

This role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, 5+ years supervising heavy equipment, and a strong safety focus. Travel and night/weekend shifts may be required.