Job Description

Our distribution business is experiencing transformative growth—with no end in sight. 

That’s why we’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor, 1st Shift at our Midway, KY distribution center. This position is responsible for assisting with directing and leading process flow of preventive and corrective maintenance to assure compliance with Lakeshore’s performance goals and facility operational reliability. When called upon, you will perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair the critical infrastructure support systems necessary for efficient operation, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and energy management control systems. As a team leader, you’ll have a strong sense of urgency and excel in a fast-paced environment. You’ll also possess superb attention to detail, an ability to juggle multiple projects and strong interpersonal skills to help lead and inspire our team to do their best work. This position will report to our Manager of Facilities. 

A day at the warehouse looks like this:  

Providing leadership and motivation for all Facility Maintenance associates by creating a positive work environment through fairness and equality as well as establishing goals, performance criteria and measurement processes to proactively manage employees. 

Reviewing shift schedules of direct reports to assure proper coverage during vacation and vacation absences  

Assisting in the technical training and upgrading of skills of less-experienced staff 

Coordinating the implementation of annual performance objectives and assisting in the development of a reporting format (such as a spreadsheet) to track the completion of these objectives 

Accurately maintaining documentation for all KY distribution assets, including but not limited to property information books, standard operating procedures, as-built drawings, drawing review documents, site operating manuals, logs and emergency operations manuals 

Reviewing preventive maintenance cycles and tasks monthly to improve maintenance efficiency and response times  

Conducting periodic inspections and audits to confirm compliance with operations and maintenance programs, including service-call programs, preventive maintenance, loss control/prevention activities, safety training, hazardous materials, OSHA compliance and record keeping 

Regularly inspecting all MHE (material handling equipment) and work areas to ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions  

Monitoring all contracted maintenance, repair and construction activities for conformance to established building policies and standards  

Displaying a willingness to make timely decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgement, supporting and explaining the reasoning behind decisions and including the appropriate people in the decision-making process 

Ensuring the proper operation of all mission-critical systems, such as conveyors, docks and doors, generator switch gear, fire alarm system, sprinkler system, HVAC, electrical, etc. 

Overseeing the tool and supply inventory