General Manager - Maintenance and Repair

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details:
--- Title: General Manager - Maintenance and Repair
--- Location: Port of L.A. / Long Beach
--- Travel/Schedule: You will work either day or night shift, 5 days per week
--- Compensation: Target base salary -$110K - $120K+
o Bonuses/Additional Compensation: Relocation / sign-on bonus is available on a case-by-case basis; annual discretionary bonus plan (averages -10%); company vehicle + gas card
--- Benefits: Company offers an inexpensive, comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical / Dental Insurance; Life / AD&D Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Vacation; 401K with employer match (up to 5%); discretionary profit-sharing; etc.

Position Description: As a General Manager of Maintenance and Repair, you will develop and maintain positive customer relations by understanding customer needs, contract terms and conditions, and by implementing and executing plans to address those needs. You will be assigned into one of three departments (Chassis / Reefer, Crane or Power) and supervise a union workforce in the execution of maintenance and repair activities of port terminal cargo handling equipment. Safety, Customer Service, Production and Labor Relations are the areas of focus for this position. Some specific responsibilities include:
--- Supervision of mechanics, clerks, leadmen, chief clerks and foreman in their work assignments and evaluate the performance of all employees under your direction.
--- Participate in the development and implementation of company safety policies and procedures.
--- Actively manage and monitor the safety of your operation, ensuring safety of all employees.
--- Identify training opportunities of staff as needed.
--- Determine work needs for each shift and assign such work to the workforce.
--- Manage and implement daily operational changes to improve efficiency and quality of work.
--- Analyze the quality of work performed, post-audit repairs with mechanics as needed.
--- Manage inventory and part ordering process.
--- Ensure work orders are documented and communicated timely.
--- Engage in an interactive process with mechanics, as necessary, regarding reasonable accommodation of disabilities.
--- Participate in the interview process for potential new hires and make recommendations.
--- Conduct 30, 60, and 90-day evaluations for all new hires.
--- Adhere to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and ensure positive labor relations with mechanics and union officials.

In order to be successful in this role you should have a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Marine or related discipline) or equivalent / applicable work experience supervising and managing heavy industrial maintenance teams. Experience in Programmable Logic Controls in GE, FUJI, Siemens and OMRON is highly desired, and you must have hands-on familiarity with the maintenance of engines, automation/controls, hydraulics, refrigeration systems, cranes, welding, motor controls and/or related equipment.

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