Supervisor - Auction Yard

Altec Industries, Inc; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Disability leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Altec Industries, Inc. in Shrewsbury, MA, is seeking a Supervisor to lead the onsite team at our auction facility. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to support safety, quality, and timely delivery of equipment and services.

The ideal candidate has strong people skills, the ability to manage staffing and approvals, enforce policies, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced nationwide operation. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits await.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or: four years industry-related experience, or one-year Altec Group Lead (or internal equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in general PC skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team at our Shrewsbury, MA site, including staffing and approvals.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures consistently.
• Provide regular feedback and annual performance reviews for associates.
• Facilitate disciplinary action when needed.
• Ensure associates receive training for success.
• Confirm time records and attendance.
• Manage the wash bay.
• Manage safety and emissions testing required in the state.
• Support quality standards and customer delivery schedules.
• Oversee modifications and revisions to work processes.
• Schedule job assignments and production, including overtime when needed.
• Interact with customers and suppliers to ensure operational success.
• Maintain safety, quality, and delivery records.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to support the facility’s needs.
• Monitor and recommend repairs for Shrewsbury location assets and equipment
• Improve safety records through proactive measures.
• Plan and participate in continuous improvement activities at the Shrewsbury site.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment through 5S programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

General PC skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Your Organization

Altec, family-owned since 1929, combines the resources of a large organization with the heart of a local firm. Our motto: "More than just building equipment, we also build relationships."

With Altec products and services reaching over 100 countries, Shrewsbury is a key location in our nationwide operation. Safety is a primary responsibility in everything we do, along with support of our company values: Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development – Teamwork

Altec is an industry leader, providing equipment to electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help customers dig deeper and reach higher!

Altec’s auction subsidiary, JJ Kane, extends the lifecycle of critical equipment, allowing small businesses and individuals to continue using valuable products—benefiting both the environment and local communities. Located in Shrewsbury, MA, our auction associates are the best in the business!

We auction all types of used equipment, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, construction equipment, backhoes, skid steers, mini excavators, tractor crawlers, dozers, fleet cars, and more!

As part of our nationwide growth strategy, we are opening a position for a Supervisor at our Shrewsbury, MA site. This role combines strategic and operational thinking with strong people skills, decision-making, and problem-solving.

If you're looking for an opportunity:
Located in Shrewsbury, onsite at our auction facility
Within a culture of innovation and inclusivity
Where your administrative, interpersonal, organization, and communication skills can shine
On a nationwide team with dozens of auction locations across the country
Offering long-term career growth opportunities

Then we want to meet you!

Major Responsibilities:

• Ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills with mechanical aptitude
• Supervise the team at our Shrewsbury, MA site, including staffing and approvals.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures consistently.
• Provide regular feedback and annual performance reviews for associates.
• Facilitate disciplinary action when needed.
• Ensure associates receive training for success.
• Confirm time records and attendance.
• Manage the wash bay.
• Manage safety and emissions testing required in the state.
• Support quality standards and customer delivery schedules.
• Oversee modifications and revisions to work processes.
• Schedule job assignments and production, including overtime when needed.
• Interact with customers and suppliers to ensure operational success.
• Maintain safety, quality, and delivery records.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to support the facility’s needs.
• Monitor and recommend repairs for Shrewsbury location assets and equipment
• Improve safety records through proactive measures.
• Plan and participate in continuous improvement activities at the Shrewsbury site.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment through 5S programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Salary Range:
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 – $85,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or:

• Four years industry-related experience, or

• One-year Altec Group Lead (or internal equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in general PC skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively.

• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits: Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.