• Supervisor

    Watco Companies LLC (Chicago, IL)


    Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

     

    Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

     

    Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQwRouo2A04)

    Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

    + Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

    + Competitive compensation and benefits (https://www.watco.com/benefits/)

    + Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers

    + Operations training at the Safe Performance Center (https://vimeo.com/895928733) in Birmingham, Alabama

    + Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

    + Career advancement opportunities

    Description

    The primary purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor position is to develop the maintenance staff and a solid PM program, develop and exhibit the necessary leadership, analytical/decision making and managerial skills.

    Essential Duties

    + Assist the Terminal leadership team in the oversight of Maintenance with SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT being the highest priorities next to financial stewardship.

    + Develop and a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program for all Watco assets.

    + Establish Maintenance Warehouse and materials handling program (spare parts; materials; distribution; tracking; ordering; storage; invoicing, etc.)

    + Develop the maintenance scheduling program.

    + Supervise contractors / 3rd party vendors in all maintenance activities.

    + Develop minor maintenance guidelines for Operations Teams.

    + Work with Safety, Environmental, Operations and Vendors to develop training/operating manuals and procedures.

    + Must be available and flexible to work all shifts as business needs require.

    + Ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

    + Be able to participate in customer meetings to build relationships.

    + Routine communication and coordination with other corporate departments.

    + Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping.

    + Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Other duties as assigned

     

    Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

     

    Hammer, ratchets, chisel, pry bar, wrenches, brushes.

     

    PPE; hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel toed boots

    Requirements

    + Associates Degree (or equivalent years of experience {7-10}) in a maintenance discipline.

    + Strong maintenance background w/minimum of 5-7 years maintenance supervision or management experience.

    + Working knowledge of wide range of maintenance disciplines (Analytical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Logistical, P&ID’s, Flow Diagrams, etc.).

    + Strong organizational and leadership skills for a multifaceted work environment.

    + Excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication.

    + Computer Skills: Excel Spreadsheets & Pivot Tables, Microsoft Office Word Processing.

    + SAP experience is a plus.

    + Detail oriented and customer focused.

    + Ability to troubleshoot maintenance / mechanical problems.

    + Familiar with applicable Federal, State and Local regulatory agency requirements.

    + Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.

    + Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge, above the minimum requirements.