Base Supervisor

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Job Description:

Your role is responsible for overseeing facility engineering, construction projects, maintenance operations, and infrastructure improvements to support business and operational requirements. This role manages project planning, budgeting, contractor engagement, facility upkeep, regulatory compliance, and equipment maintenance while ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency. The position also leads vendor management and continuous improvement initiatives across facility and engineering operations.

What You’ll Do

• Manages UPS process for appropriation of project funds.  Includes production of 2D AutoCAD layout drawings, assembly of estimates, creation of schedules, input into UPS internal appropriation database, and cross functional liaising to collect data and persuade.
• Manages bidding and contracting of projects.  Includes defining project scope through production of 2D AutoCAD layout drawings, and use of UPS specifications for use in both bid documents and contracts.  Liaises with professional services companies (consultants).  Writes contracts and ensures contract signing.
• Supervises on-site construction, LHI and Material Handling system installation.  Ensures safe work, adherence to UPS specification and requirements, and completion of contracted scope.  Drives effective use of resources, adherence to schedule, adherence to budget and processes payments.  Co-ordinates cross-functionally to ensure effective commissioning and deployment of new assets.
• Is responsible for facility and equipment maintenance through the dispatch of vendors.  Ensures work is done in safe and proper manner and contracted scope is completed.
• Writes and manages contracts for vendors providing maintenance and repair.
• Contracts and supervises facility housekeeping to ensure a clean, efficient, and safe facility.
• Audits and corrects facility deficiencies to UPS safety standards and regulatory requirements to protect UPS employees and contractors
• Audits and maintains environmental compliance

Your Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent) required.
• 5 years’ experience required; 10 years preferred in construction, industrial installations, or maintenance fields.
• Required: 2D AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Project.
• Knowledgeable in HMI & PLC troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of local building codes, fire codes, environmental regulations, and occupational safety requirements.
• Experience in logistics, distribution center, airport cargo, or warehouse operations is highly desirable.
• Experience with a formal Continuous Improvement Process system an asset.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and team-building spirit.
• Excellent communication skills.

Employee Type:
 

Permanent

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