Senior Supervisor, Fleet

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

National Grid is hiring a Senior Supervisor for our Fleet Services department in Greater Boston. This position is responsible for locations in Malden, MA and Waltham, MA.

The Senior Supervisor, Fleet is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe and reliable fleet, along with its associated facilities.

• Supervises first and/or second-shift workers at one or multiple garage locations.
• Ensures that the Fleet vehicles and garages comply with all appropriate safety regulations and are managed to high safety standards.
• Actively supports the Company's goal of "zero injuries every day."
• Ensures that all work orders are complete and correct.
• Ensures that the financial targets are met for each garage, and for the department.
• Provides support to clients in various lines of business/departments.
• Maintains excellent relationships with clients, union leadership and employees.
• Ensures that all work orders are complete and correct.
• Leads the people in the garage(s) and develops Working Leaders to be better leaders.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental, safety and employment laws, regulations and company policies.
• Responsible for the supervision, productivity and accountability of the personnel, contractors, material and supplies required to maintain the fleet.
• Coordinate and direct workforce planning and schedules of the day or night shifts that they are assigned, while ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to maximize productivity, meet customer requirements and utilize the most cost-effective method of vehicles/equipment maintenance and repair.
• Respond to emergency requests from other departments to provide personnel and equipment in support of Storm and other Gas and Electric restoration emergencies while maintaining the integrity of Fleet Operations.

Supervisory/Interpersonal experience is required

• 5 Years of experience in leadership positions supervising a union workforce required.
• Ability to develop technicians to improve productivity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred or 3-5 years of Automotive/Fleet technical and managerial experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of medium/heavy-duty trucks, and mounted equipment including utility aerial equipment, light-duty vehicles and associated equipment highly preferred.
• Advanced certifications are desired (examples: CDL license, state inspectors license, various ASE certifications). An MA CDL Class A driver's license is preferred.
• MA inspector's license for light and heavy-duty vehicles is preferred.
• ASE certifications in Automotive, Medium/Heavy vehicles and Auxiliary power systems are preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• A valid drivers license is required.