Supervisor - Yard

Impact of the role

The yard supervisor leads team members to deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment. The supervisor oversees operations of the maintenance shop, equipment, logistics/trucking, and packaging and building maintenance, to meet objectives at the lowest cost and highest quality level. Supporting the director, this role ensures the team’s adherence to project timelines. The supervisor resolves issues, may conduct training, enforces schedules, and assists with policy related issues. All work is performed efficiently, safely, and according to specifications, regulations, and guidelines. This nonexempt role is very hands on.

COST is a specialty theme construction company that creates custom projects for museums, theme and water parks, aquariums, zoological exhibits, and other unique assignments. Check out our work on our website!

Shift: M – F ~7 AM to 3:30 PM

What the Role Does

1. Prioritize, schedule, plan, assign, and delegate work to meet deadlines and production objectives.


2. Manage and direct employees, coordinate efforts, and evaluate team members; follow policies and applicable laws.


3. Participate in hiring, training, recognizing, and disciplining employees; resolve complaints and problems.


4. Ensure timely completion of work, establish priorities to meet goals.


5. Continually evaluate processes and methods, recommend improvements to labor use, equipment, processes, quality, etc.


6. Maximize the utilization of materials, equipment, and labor.


7. Complete required paperwork, records, etc., such as timecards, quality records, etc.


8. Act as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems.


9. Review reports and resolve problems, to reduce costs and prevent delays.


10. Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and building; establish facility housekeeping standards.


11. Collaborate with the safety manager to create policies and procedures that comply with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.


12. Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments.


13. Diagnose and fix equipment, in cooperation with the mechanic.


14. Maintain the yard, equipment, and tools.  


15. Maintain inventory and related documentation to track equipment locations.


16. Enforce housekeeping standards; ensure compliance with all quality, safety, and sanitation regulations.
    

What You Bring

Knowledge, Education

• Associate’s degree in a related field


• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record


• Preferred:  industry and profession related certifications; OSHA-10 and/or OSHA-30

Experience

• 2 years of related supervisory experience


• Combined experience and education will be considered


• Experience operating hand tools, small power tools, multi-meters, and a variety of test equipment


• Preferred:  experience repairing equipment, maintaining inventory, and scheduling work


• Preferred:  At least 4 years of experience with a solid grasp of techniques related to the position

Skills, Abilities

• Must demonstrate COST’s Core and Leadership Competencies


• Effective leadership and team management skills including motivating others


• Ability to promote and implement organizational policies and procedures


• Strong reasoning skills to analyze problems and identify solutions


• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing project requirements


• Excellent communication skills, including listening, verbal, presentation, and written


• Strong writing ability to author reports and business correspondence


• Organized and very detail oriented


• Ability to read, interpret, and understand documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, specifications, business documents, and regulations


• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability, statistical inference, algebra, formulas, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions


• Strong problem identification and solving skills, including collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions


• Capability to interpret extensive and varying technical instructions, both mathematical and in diagram form, and manage abstract and concrete variables


• Proficient in Microsoft Office apps, other job tracking software, and internet navigation

Physical

• Strength and stamina, including regularly using hands to handle, or feel; regularly walk, stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl


• Must have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus


• Must lift 70 lbs. from floor to waist, 90 lbs. from waist to chest, and 25 lbs. chest to above head. Must carry 50 lbs. for 50 ft., push a 100 lb. wheeled cart for 100 ft., and drag 50 lbs. for 100 ft.

Work Environment/Schedule

• Standard production shop environment includes exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, and typical machinery noise (moderate to loud)


• Overtime may be required, depending on the project deadline

The above statements reflect the general details to describe the principle functions of the occupation. This should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the role. COST of Wisconsin, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity workplace.