Maintenance Supervisor

Location:

Blue Bird South, 6144 US-341, Fort Valley, GA 31030, USA

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation.

The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric‑powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership for the Maintenance and Facility support teams for the Blue Bird South Plant. Building maintenance, logistical management activities and health/safety responsibility are included. This person must be highly motivated and be able to transfer this motivation to the workforce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet established departmental and company objectives
• Promote and provide a safe, healthy work environment
• Provide support for implementation of management decisions and company policy
• Provide reports related to objectives and results using Microsoft Office software (Word, Project, and Excel)
• Maintain 5S techniques and housekeeping objectives throughout the production floor
• Lead, motivate, and promote good employee relations
• Implement and maintain a robust preventive (predictive) maintenance program
• Work with support areas to identify capital equipment specifications for rebuild and/or replacement decisions supporting strategic decisions
• Evaluate and professionally deliver direct‑report performance
• Maintain departmental budgets
• Act as a positive change agent in the workplace
• Develop, plan, schedule, coordinate and execute projects
• Recognize equipment/facility/tooling needs and implement improvement projects
• Manage a focused safety approach with clear Lock Out Tag Out procedures

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

FOR SUCCESS

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Strong organizational skills, coordination of multiple activities
• Plan, manage and deliver projects on time and in budget
• Preventative maintenance schedules and continuous improvement techniques
• Strong foundation in basic industrial engineering
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of Lean techniques and capability to apply principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous leadership experience in an industrial environment

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Associate’s Degree required
• 3+ years of previous experience in Machinery and Facilities Maintenance in a production environment, fabrication preferred
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field, preferred

WE VALUE

• Anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters
• Strong project management skills; exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to convey complex details clearly
• Flexible work spaces and hours that help unleash the best you
• Collaborative teamwork while balancing stakeholder and corporate objectives

INCLUDES

• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

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