Transportation Maintenance Supervisor – Lead & Optimize Ops

McLane Company, Inc.; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off day one

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Annual incentive plan (10%)

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Brookhaven (Mississippi) is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor to lead repair and maintenance operations for trucks and trailers.

You will manage budgets, coordinate technicians, and ensure safety and efficiency while directing daily activities and training. The role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, 5+ years of supervision, strong leadership and communication skills, and extensive diesel/heavy equipment knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent professional training and experience in heavy maintenance discipline.
• 5+ years of maintenance supervision experience in automotive or heavy‑duty shop.
• Strong leadership qualities, including accountability and planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• 5-7 years job experience on major diesel repairs, heavy duty tractor‑trailer repairs, refrigeration maintenance.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License; Class A preferred.
• Knowledge to handle trailer and reefer repairs.
• Half of required certifications with the rest within 90 days: ASE T4, ASE T5, Cummins/Detroit/MaxxForce engines, brake systems, tractor diagnostics, Spicer‑fuller/Eaton.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets for repair, maintenance, supplies, and parts inventory.
• Negotiate maintenance contracts and third‑party support.
• Coordinate daily activities of Technicians and supervise for productivity and safety.
• Ensure training and certifications on all technical aspects of maintenance.
• Maintain staffing, training, and certifications.
• Utilize Fleet Assistant to optimize asset utilization.
• Monitor expenses by function and equipment.
• Provide hands-on repairs as needed.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and monitor purchasing.
• Foster vendor and contractor relationships for quality and cost.
• Work nights and weekends if required.
• Maintain safety processes to comply with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and peers.
• Follow directions and work independently or in a team.
• Maintain flexible schedule to meet needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organized

Detail oriented

Safety compliance

Education

4-year degree or equivalent in heavy maintenance discipline

Tools

Fleet Assistant

Windows

MS Office

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. in Brookhaven (Mississippi) is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor to lead repair and maintenance operations for trucks and trailers.

You will manage budgets, coordinate technicians, and ensure safety and efficiency while directing daily activities and training. The role requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, 5+ years of supervision, strong leadership and communication skills, and extensive diesel/heavy equipment knowledge.