5+ years of supervisory experience managing a union workforce.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred; or 3-5 years of relevant automotive/fleet experience.
3-5 years of experience in maintenance and repair of medium/heavy-duty trucks and associated equipment.
Advanced certifications such as CDL, state inspector's license, and ASE certifications are desired.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership abilities.
Responsibilities
Supervise first and/or second-shift workers across multiple garage locations.
Ensure fleet vehicles and garages meet safety regulations and high standards.
Support the company's goal of zero injuries every day.
Complete and verify all work orders for accuracy.
Meet financial targets for each garage and the department.
Maintain strong relationships with clients, union leadership, and employees.
Coordinate workforce planning and schedules to maximize productivity.
Benefits
Career advancement opportunities within and across bands.
Support for professional development and technical skill acquisition.
Full Job Description
National Grid is hiring a Senior Supervisor for our Fleet Services department in Greater Boston. This position is responsible for locations in Malden, MA and Waltham, MA.
Job Purpose
The Senior Supervisor, Fleet is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe and reliable fleet, along with its associated facilities.
Key Accountabilities
Supervises first and/or second-shift workers at one or multiple garage locations.
Ensures that the Fleet vehicles and garages comply with all appropriate safety regulations and are managed to high safety standards.
Actively supports the Company's goal of "zero injuries every day."
Ensures that all work orders are complete and correct.
Ensures that the financial targets are met for each garage, and for the department.
Provides support to clients in various lines of business/departments.
Maintains excellent relationships with clients, union leadership and employees.
Ensures that all work orders are complete and correct.
Leads the people in the garage(s) and develops Working Leaders to be better leaders.
Ensures compliance with all environmental, safety and employment laws, regulations and company policies.
Responsible for the supervision, productivity and accountability of the personnel, contractors, material and supplies required to maintain the fleet.
Coordinate and direct workforce planning and schedules of the day or night shifts that they are assigned, while ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to maximize productivity, meet customer requirements and utilize the most cost-effective method of vehicles/equipment maintenance and repair.
Respond to emergency requests from other departments to provide personnel and equipment in support of Storm and other Gas and Electric restoration emergencies while maintaining the integrity of Fleet Operations.
Qualifications
Supervisory/Interpersonal experience is required
5 Years of experience in leadership positions supervising a union workforce required.
Ability to develop technicians to improve productivity.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred or 3-5 years of Automotive/Fleet technical and managerial experience.
3-5 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of medium/heavy-duty trucks, and mounted equipment including utility aerial equipment, light-duty vehicles and associated equipment highly preferred.
Advanced certifications are desired (examples: CDL license, state inspectors license, various ASE certifications). An MA CDL Class A driver's license is preferred.
MA inspector's license for light and heavy-duty vehicles is preferred.
ASE certifications in Automotive, Medium/Heavy vehicles and Auxiliary power systems are preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
A valid drivers license is required.
More Information
Salary
$108,000-$126,000 a year
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
About National Grid
National Grid plc is a British multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its principal activities are in the United Kingdom (where it owns and operates electricity and gas transmission networks) and in the Northeastern United States (where as well as operating transmission networks, the company is a producer and supplier of electricity and gas). National Grid has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. It had a market capitalisation of approximately £31.4 billion as of 23 September 2021, the 26th-largest of any company with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
