Job Description

3 shifts / day, 7 days a week

Supervisors needed for each shift :

1st shift : Supervising mechanics and drivers

2nd shift : Supervising mechanics and drivers. Shift premium.

3rd shift : Supervising mechanics and drivers. Shift premium.

Weekends : Work 1-2 weekends per month

Lead a workforce of mechanics across multiple departments

o Distribute work orders and coordinate work hand off between shifts

o Understand basic job requirements for mechanical work to hold mechanics accountable for timing on job completion

o Ensure drivers and mechanics properly document all vehicle issues and potential customer concerns.

• Review road conditions for ability to perform test and Communicating with Grounds crew on facility conditions and required maintenance (road grading, pothole filling, snow removal )
• Communicate with onsite engineering team regarding vehicle status and required engineering assistance.
• Access to Corporate Systems
• Troubleshooting basic ipad issues
• Scheduling drivers based on vehicle priority, driver ability and driver training
• Understand union contract
• Discipline according to union contract
• Complete monthly safety talk signoffs for supervised workforce and turn in on time
• Create maintenance requests for damaged / broken equipment and facilities
• Monitor stock of consumable stock for trailers and maintain stock required for test plan requirements
• Maintain current safety protocols and develop improvements for supervisors, mechanics and drivers

o Present on a rotating schedule in the Plant wide safety meeting for safety improvements

• Ensure test vehicles are driven according to requested testing requirements
• Ensure mechanics properly document all vehicle issues and potential customer concerns.
• Ensure test vehicles are properly maintained and work orders are completed on time to meet milestone requirements in each area (Dynamics, Brakes Certification, Performance / Fuel Economy)
• Lead on-going process improvements and best practices within the three departments in order to drive improved performance regarding safety, quality, cost, and Morale
• Ensure proper Mechanic training is completed to perform all required mechanical work
• Review departmental OT requests and determine OT requirements to meet test completion and certification targets.
• Able to work additional hours as required, including weekends and Holidays when needed
• Manage daily driver needs based on vehicles available to drive.
• Review drive time and issue discipline when drivers have not met minimum requirements
• Plan mechanic support for trips in development needs as requested by engineering.
• Order all parts required for mechanics and drivers to complete their mission
• Must be Incident Commander trained, and lead Emergency Response Team efforts on all shifts
• Training available

Qualifications

• Previous Supervisor experience
• No degree required.
• Must have great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have mid-level computer skills.
• Able to make changes.
• Able to enforce work guidelines.
• Able to coach employees.
• Able to hold others accountable.
• Automotive experience- preferred
• Worked with Union - preferred.

Additional Information

No travel is expected

Last updated : 2024-04-14