Supervisor, Maintenance

Americold Logistics, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in ensuring optimal performance of a large facility. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the maintenance crew, manage equipment repairs, and ensure adherence to safety standards. Your expertise in mechanical systems and OSHA compliance will be essential in troubleshooting issues and guiding associates through complex challenges. Join a values-oriented company committed to excellence and make a significant impact on our operations while helping to feed the world.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Flexible Shifts

Training Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance mechanic experience required.
• Certified in all RETA courses within 24 months for external hires.
• Must have HAZMAT certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance associates and coordinate daily activities.
• Perform repairs on refrigeration systems and electrical work.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Supervision

HVAC Systems

OSHA Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RETA Certification

HAZMAT Certification

Tools

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

Pyrometers

Pressure Gauges

Job description

Primary Responsibility :

Supervise associates and coordinate the day to day activities of the maintenance crew at a large facility. In addition, the supervisor will respond to escalated issues, emergency repair orders and complaints in a prompt and effective manner. May coordinate with contractors.

What You'll Do :

• Performs all repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.

• Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks, and other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.

• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges. Test and calibrate HVAC equipment.

• Reviews inspection and repair reports and observes progress of work on major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality.

• Inspects completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.

• Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action.

• Provide associates with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.

• Review records and reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, and shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, and evaluate performance.

• Supervise the work of maintenance associates to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.

• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.

• Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.

What Experience and Education You Need :

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Certified in all RETA Courses. External hires must, as a condition of employment, complete all (8) course during the first 24 months.

• HAZMAT certification required.

• 2 plus years maintenance mechanic experience.

What Could Set You Apart :

• Ability to perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.

• Fully competent to a high degree in mechanical knowledge.

• Ability to supervise and inspect work performed by all Levels of maintenance associates.

• Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required, including on call

• Willingness to develop a mentoring relationship in order to contribute experience, skills, and wisdom to subordinate employees for their development.

• Receptive to management development suggestions and willing to seek additional knowledge to facilitate job growth.

Physical Requirements :

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending

• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work

• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks

• May require travel by automobile and airplane up for business

• May require a visit facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing

• May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds

• Requires the use of various electronic tools

• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes

• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer :

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.