Superintendent

J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Inc. seeks a Fleet Superintendent in Hackensack, NJ, to oversee shop operations, ensure safety compliance, and lead a team of mechanics. With 5+ years of leadership experience in heavy equipment, the candidate will promote efficient workflows and manage performance metrics. Responsibilities include training and onboarding new employees, conducting inspections, and coordinating with the Scheduler for emergency repairs. A High School Diploma is required, with a Bachelor's preferred. CDL and OSHA certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in heavy equipment shop leadership position.
• Knowledge of NJDOT, OSHA, EPA and NJ State Regulations.
• OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and promote efficient workflow in shop.
• Coordinate workload among mechanics and technicians.
• Conduct monthly shop inspections for safety compliance.
• Evaluate performance of Shop Foreman and enforce KPIs.
• Ensure timely service delivery in coordination with the Scheduler.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

CDL

Tools

MS Office

Diagnostic software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Fleet Superintendent ensures employee safety, quality repairs and asset performance while delivering timely service in coordination with the timelines provided by the Scheduler. The Fleet Supervisor has to have knowledge and experience dealing with heavy construction equipment (Backhoes, Dozers, Frontend Loaders, Cranes) while also have experience repairing on road equipment (Mason Dumps, Flatbeds, Lowboys, and more). This is a leadership position; the Fleet Superintendent is involved in the hiring process, employee on-boarding, training, IDP’s and corrective actions. The individual will lead the Shop’s interactions with Operations to ensure best in class service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and promotes efficient workflow in shop.
• Ensures that mechanics and technicians have required tools and parts.
• Coordinates with Scheduler to effectively and efficiently distribute workload amongst mechanics and technicians for unscheduled / emergency repairs.
• Coordinate with Fleet Manager to ensure high Napa performance standards.
• Ensures Shop / Field / PM compliance with all safety, environmental, and mechanical standards. Conducts monthly shop inspections for compliance / reporting.
• Evaluates performance of Shop Foreman. Responsible for disciplinary actions for Shop Foremen.
• Enforces KPI’s; evaluate and implement changes and / or modifications required in order to maintain goals.
• Ensures Foremen are executing on timelines laid out by the Scheduler.
• Maintains appropriate staffing to ensure achievement of KPI’s.
• Ensures recommendations from the Planner / Scheduler are cost effective.
• Maintains training schedule for all shop employees.
• Actively participate in the onboarding of new shop employees.
• Approval of vacation schedules for foreman.
• Performs Quality Control Inspections.
• Final review of completed work orders; closes work orders in CMMS.
• Ensures TPR initiatives are being sustained.
• Reviews timecards for all mechanics and technicians.
• Ensures equipment is being properly reported.
• Identify and research rework or repeat fleet failures / trends.
• Assist in determining shop equipment needs and specifications of service / support vehicles .

SOFT SKILLS

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills – written and verbal.
• Team player
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make decisions.
• Strong leadership and Superintendency skills
• Solutions oriented.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years’ experience in heavy equipment shop leadership position.
• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CDL preferred.
• Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of NJDOT, OSHA, EPA and NJ State Regulations.
• OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour certification preferred.
• Computer Skills – proficient in MS Office; familiar with diagnostic software.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.