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Warehouse Maintenance Supervisor

Gordon Food Service
United States, Texas, Coppell
May 07, 2025
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Job Description Responsible for managing and directing the safe, cost effective, and efficient operations of the building maintenance department in our warehouse. This site was recently converted from a manual facility to an automated warehouse, and the maintenance team has responsibility for both preventive maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as troubleshooting and repairs. Be part of it! Equipment includesmechanical and electrical systems, mobile equipment, conveyors/automation, hydraulic systems, welding, fabrication, and refrigeration. People Leadership: Interviews, hires, and retains staff. Works to develop and acts as a mentor and resource. Completes performance evaluations and reviews. Conducts departmental meetings to communicate team results and Corporate initiatives. Technical Leadership & Compliance Manages warehouse projects; acquiring bids, scheduling contractors, project timelines, submitting necessary paperwork. Reviews inspection and repair reports and observes progress of work on major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality. Maintains a warehouse safety culture following the policies outlined in the Operations Safety handbook and monitors warehouse safety according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other regulatory requirements. Attends 3rd party audits (AIB, PHA, Mechanical Integrity, and Compliance). Reviews spreadsheets related to maintenance (energy tracking, recycling, metrics, and action incentive etc.) targeting abnormalities and opportunities for improvements. Operational Efficiency Oversees and directs all aspects of equipment repair and housekeeping. Collaborates with other Warehouse Leaders to achieve food safety standards, warehouse goals, and Key Performance Indicators. Coordinates the planning of preventive maintenance programs. Ensures compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) Standards and minimizes disruption to the operation. Reviews technical papers, catalogs, GFS Standards and other resources to determine supplies and maintenance methods to improve warehouse operations. Leading Candidates will differentiate themselves with these strengths: Certificate from a trade school with mechanical or electrical emphasis preferred Five years previous warehouse maintenance experience, including at least two years' supervisory experience preferred. RETA certification preferred Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints including electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, refrigeration, etc. Curiosity and technical trouble-shooting ability. Understands and ensures compliance with GFSI food safety standards and expectations. Must have good written and verbal communication skills, organizational and problem solving skills Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment. Comfortable with office technology, including Google applications, internet apps, and mobile technology BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.