Harbor Freight Tools

Maintenance Supervisor

Harbor Freight Tools$110K — $126K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years in a Maintenance lead role.
  • 2+ years in facilities or distribution/manufacturing environments.
  • Proficient in reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
  • Experienced in preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Familiarity with CMMS for maintenance management.
  • Knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, and building repairs.
  • Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

  • Manage repairs for Material Handling Equipment and building systems.
  • Plan maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
  • Coordinating daily maintenance activities and troubleshooting.
  • Develop operational improvement methods for maintenance.
  • Utilize CMMS effectively to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Supervise and train a team of 5-7 maintenance technicians.
  • Enforce safety standards and promote good housekeeping.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401k plan eligibility with company matching.
  • Paid time off up to 200 hours annually.
  • Paid sick time of up to 80 hours per year.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Our Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in keeping the distribution center running efficiently by providing leadership and training to maintenance staff and ensuring the building and equipment remain in optimal condition and eliminate down time. Responsible for building safety program and assigned operations projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manages maintenance and repair of all Material Handling Equipment (Conveyors and Forklifts), machinery, electrical and power systems, and grounds and building systems to ensure uninterrupted services and operations.
  • Recommends and plans maintenance programs and work schedules to minimize equipment "downtime". Provides Root Cause Analysis when downtime occurs.
  • Handles multiple projects and daily activities, meet deadlines and develop plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals.
  • Develops reviews and recommends methods of operational improvement within their function area involving equipment, systems, corrections, activities and practices within their area's responsibility.
  • Coordinates daily maintenance of equipment. Troubleshoots equipment and develops and maintains preventative maintenance programs with proper schedule turn time and enforce consistent audits.
  • Utilizes the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to its full capability.
  • Supervises maintenance staff. Manages and directs workflow of maintenance technicians in all areas of the building. Trains technicians in their assignments. Facilitates professional development by conducting on-the-job training, performance appraisals and needs assessments. Responsible for recommending and assisting in the development of training curricula.
  • Serves as mentor and technical resource for technician troubleshooting and observes and coaches to maintain high standards of technician work methods by motivating, developing, counseling and providing direction to help team achieve their goals and make a consistent effort to go above and beyond. Resolve associate relations issues, addresses team member concerns, communicates essential information and enforces distribution center policy guidelines.
  • Drives and ensures that all safety programs and procedures are followed.
  • Builds good working relationships with operations.
  • Consistently promote and conduct good housekeeping standards.
  • Coordinates and maintains positive vendor/contractor relations for equipment and services as required.
  • Oversees the required back stock of maintenance spare parts and supplies while minimizing inventory levels through strong supplier partnerships
  • Completes reports and records and performance other administrative duties as required.
  • Additional duties as assigned

Scope
  • Supervises staff - 5-7 technicians
  • Financial Scope - n/a
  • Organizational Scope -
  • Decision Making -
  • Travel - n/a


The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 - $126,500 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 200 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Requirements

Job Qualifications - Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in a Maintenance lead position, assisting management with the assignment of work and responsibilities to coworkers, and/or other managerial tasks (e.g. monitoring work, taking attendance, etc.)
  • At least 2 years of experience in facilities, United States Armed Forces, distribution and/or manufacturing environment
  • Blueprint and electrical schematic reading
  • Preventative maintenance procedures
  • Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) including preventive maintenance system implementation and optimization.
  • Knowledge of Automated Control Systems, electrical systems, HVAC systems, water systems, building repairs and housekeeping procedures
  • Awareness of state/local regulations, building codes and OSHA standards and regulations
  • Knowledge of electricity, mechanical, constructions, plumbing, HVAC
  • Experience coaching, mentoring and training others.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Financial Budget adherence
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Willing to work rotating shifts


Physical Requirements
Warehouse environment requiring ability to:
  • Stand/walk up to 10 hours with scheduled breaks
  • Work in a multi-level environment, including climbing stairs, bending, twisting, stepping, stooping, reaching, lifting and pushing on a frequent basis
  • Lift up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis and 100 pounds on occasion with assistance


About Harbor Freight Tools

Harbor Freight Tools is a privately held discount tool and equipment retailer headquartered in Calabasas, California. The company was founded in 1977 by Eric Smidt and has grown to become one of the largest tool and equipment retailers in the United States. Harbor Freight Tools offers a wide range of products, including hand tools, power tools, automotive tools, generators, air compressors, and welding equipment. The company operates over 1,000 stores across the United States and employs over 20,000 people.
Learn more about Harbor Freight Tools
Size
20,000 employees
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Founded
1977

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