Maintenance Shop Supervisor

Is your career taking you where you want to go?
When it began in 1924, Saia LTL Freight covered a two-state area: Louisiana and Texas. Today, Saia is one of the most successful carriers in the U.S., providing nationwide less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, and third-party logistics services. Headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia is a fast growing company offering industry leading benefits and opportunities to inspire every member of our team. With over 12,000 employees dedicated to their jobs and our customers, you may discover your own career path at Saia.

Under the general supervision of the Regional Maintenance Manager, the Shop Supervisor oversees maintenance shop staff and the maintenance and repair of equipment, administrative activities and general shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance shop staff in all facets on multiple shifts.
• Interviews and trains new hires.
• Coaches, counsels and administers discipline.
• Assists in setting shop goals for maintenance and safety programs.
• Oversees the management of parts, tires and supply inventories.
• Instructs technicians in the proper use of diagnostic tools and computer software to assist in troubleshooting all types of equipment.
• Ensures technicians are employing proper preventative maintenance and repair practices on equipment in a timely fashion.
• Works to maximize productivity amongst his/her group of technicians.
• Manages proper work flow of approvals and payment processing for both internal and external orders.
• Recognizes expense trends and implements cost saving opportunities.
• Coordinates regularly with other personnel at the terminal to maximize equipment availability.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of equipment maintenance experience
• 2+ years of maintenance supervisory experience              
• Factory training and certification in engine diagnostic software
• Training in Eaton, Spicer & Meritor transmissions & rear end rebuilding
• Training in repair of Wabco/Meritor antilock brake systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AS400 and TMW software packages

Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Our Mission
At Saia Inc., success comes down to taking care of the people who matter most – our customers, our employees and our shareholders. The rest will take care of itself.

To safely drive our customers’ success with custom solutions built on the three pillars of our service-focused values: people, purpose and performance.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.