Harbor Freight Tools

Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Harbor Freight Tools • $120K — $138K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years in a Maintenance lead role.
  • 2+ years in facilities, distribution, or manufacturing environments.
  • Proficient in reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
  • Experienced with CMMS and preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Knowledgeable in Automated Control Systems, HVAC, and building repairs.
  • Familiar with OSHA standards and local building codes.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills for both hourly and salaried staff.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in strategizing maintenance projects across multiple facilities.
  • Manage maintenance of Material Handling Equipment and building systems.
  • Plan maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and conduct Root Cause Analysis.
  • Handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and develop departmental plans.
  • Coordinate daily equipment maintenance and enforce preventative maintenance schedules.
  • Supervise and train maintenance staff, conducting performance appraisals.
  • Drive adherence to safety programs and maintain good vendor relations.

Benefits

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

The Senior Maintenance Supervisor works as an integral part of our Distribution Center (DC) leadership team to assist in all aspects of multi-site DC maintenance functions including, but not limited to, material handling systems, lift truck equipment, facility repair and upkeep, preventative maintenance software systems, parts inventory, contractual negotiations and project/vendor management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assists in strategizing maintenance expansion and/or repair projects for all facilities
  • 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.
  • Assists in training programs for our Maintenance leadership team
  • Mentors, teaches and guides peers to effectively expand technical system and maintenance capacities for the department
  • 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.
  • Assists in financial reporting and Accounts Payable responsibilities
  • 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 - multi-site responsibility
  • Decision Making - site-level program management
  • Travel - as needed

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000- $138,000 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, 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 both hourly and salary.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Financial Budget knowledge and 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.
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1977

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