Shop Supervisor

Company: MarBorg Industries
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Shop SupervisorLOCATION: Santa Barbara (Support Santa Maria, Lompoc, Oxnard yards)FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: ExemptREPORTS TO: Fleet Maintenance SupervisorDIRECT REPORTS: None POSITION SUMMARY: The Shop Supervisor will assist in assigning work to fleet mechanics to ensure efficient, safe maintenance, repair, and servicing of company equipment, by applying techniques in best maintenance practices to maximize equipment reliability and resource availability. The ideal candidate would be an individual who is self-motivated, technically inclined to help the shop diagnosis and repair equipment into the evening shift to meet the next day fleet requirements, have a strong operational background, embrace change and remains calm in a changing and fast-paced work environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan and scheduling of repair work. Monitor performance, provide feedback to fleet mechanics to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on time to minimize downtime. Take the necessary action to redirect activities as appropriate.
• Prepare daily handoff report to the Supervisor Group distribution group including key updates, important changes in availability of equipment, ongoing tasks, and any areas requiring immediate attention to ensure smooth transition for morning shift.
• Support and work the evening shift once implemented to allow for routine service and repairs to minimize disruption with daily operations and to maximize the time when equipment is not in use.
• Work together with the Fleet Maintenance Manager to ensure sufficient equipment is operational, serviced, and ready to meet daily route requirements.
• Leads technical competence of maintenance personnel and developing a plan that supports safety and provides direction, training and support to the team for troubleshooting, maintaining and modification/additions.
• Coordinate with the Automotive Service Writer to review repair orders and ensure accuracy, keeping track of labor & parts.
• Oversee the data in Fleet Maintenance Software System (Dossier) and consistently review and report the pending orders to prioritize work.
• Travel to Santa Maria shop to provide mechanical support as needed.
• Travel to satellite locations in Lompoc and Oxnard to diagnose and repair units.
• Properly document all critical information including delays and safety concerns to Fleet Maintenance Manager and Shop Coordinator at the end of shift daily.
• Perform work in a safe manner to protect oneself, team, and the public from injury or harm.
• Complete a routine check to ensure all equipment is secured and turned off.
• Promote safety awareness, identify potential safety hazards in the shop and follow safety procedures and policies.
• Inspect work by employees and contractors (walk around/be visible) in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with standards and specifications; advise of work in progress, operating problems and actual or potential delays.
• Maintain a feeling of pride in work; strive to achieve all goals.
• Supports the MarBorg Mission.
• Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide guidance, direction and training to Mechanics. QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions..CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Doing Good - (i.e., Code of Conduct).
  • Making Good - (i.e., Accountability, responsibility, and ownership for a problem).
  • Treating People Well - (i.e., Works cooperatively and effectively with others).
  • Environmentally Focused - (i.e., Employee takes initiative as a LEED building initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations).
  • Observant - (i.e., Employee can identify safety or operational deficiency's and to quickly implement a correction).
  • Safety Matters - Employee actively participates and promotes a safe and healthy workplace. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Adaptability, Communication, Leadership, Mechanical Aptitude, Problem-solving and Safety and Compliance KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
    • 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance for a fleet of 100+ trucks.
    • 3 years of hands on supervisory experience.
    • Strong knowledge of diesel, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
    • Strong knowledge in troubleshooting and diagnosing.
    • Knowledge of Federal, State & local agency regulations pertaining to safe work practices.
    • Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products, Fleet Management systems for documentation and reporting purposes.
    • Ability to train and mentor the team of fleet mechanics.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide clear instructions, report problems, and collaborate with other departments.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with maintenance personnel, senior management and drivers.
    • Adaptability to changing situations and can perform multiple tasks with multiple priorities in a fast paced- environment.
    • Excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
    • Ability to understand safety protocols and ensure all safety measures are followed by the team.
    • 2 years of commercial driving experience with clean driving record is a plus.
    • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in mechanics preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS:Position requires excellent verbal and writes English communication skills including ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Spanish communication skills a plus. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS : Valid drivers license, commercial license is a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance for long periods of time on concrete floors; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: We are a drug free & alcohol-free work environment.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat. Will require to travel to Santa maria shop and satellite yards in Lompoc and Oxnard.
      
      
      Compensation details: 86000-110000 Yearly Salary
      
      
      
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