Facility Maintenance Supervisor - 1st shift

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO Incorporated is hiring a Facility Maintenance Supervisor. The Facility Maintenance Supervisor will report directly to the Fleet and Facility Maintenance Manager and requires a 50/50 split between hands-on physical work and supervisory/management related responsibilities. Supervise a team of maintenance technicians and electricians to support ECHO’s entire Lake Zurich campus. Work alongside your direct reports on a daily basis to lead by example and ensure that all work is being completed correctly and safely.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 based on experience and qualifications.

This opportunity is on 1st Shift!

ECHO’s benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 5% 401k match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual performance bonus 
• Climate controlled environment - heat and air conditioned facility  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise direct reports on a daily basis through constant verbal and written communication.
• Direct reports include: (6) Industrial Maintenance Technicians and (2) Industrial Electricians.
• Maintain fluent working relationships with various departments, supervision, and management through professional and accurate verbal and written communication.
• Plan and coordinate all assigned tasks and projects to ensure that your staff is able to complete all assigned work on time.
• Maintain ECHO’s ManagerPlus maintenance software to ensure that all equipment stays up to date with preventative maintenance and scheduled repairs.
• Manage ECHO’s Wattmaster HVAC control system to ensure that the facility is operating at a comfortable/planned temperature at all times.
• Manage inventory levels of maintenance department related consumables and reorder, as necessary.
• Identify and lead cost reduction initiatives within your areas of responsibility.
• Maintain cost tracking spreadsheets as needed to help justify potential and newly insourced work.
• Develop annual performance goals and strategies for your direct reports.
• Constantly focused on the development and advanced training of direct reports.
• Maintain capital assets, expenses, and labor budgets on a monthly/annual basis to ensure that overall spending is being controlled.
• Maintain 5S and overall facility safety practices through constant leadership and guidance. Identify areas of concern and prioritize all safety related work and repairs.
• Work with direct reports to issue and approve purchase orders and invoices.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience working with industrial HVAC, high voltage electrical circuitry, compressed air, hydraulics, fire suppression system management, security system operation, and overall facility maintenance - required.
• Any type of construction related experience, such as office framing, drywall installation, flooring installation, overhead drop ceiling and lighting installations - required.
• 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience - preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and able to constantly show leadership through disciplined work practices.
• Experience communicating with outside vendors and companies to both coordinate scheduled work and order supplies as needed – required.
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects, up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis, and team-lift objects up to 125 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently and professionally – required.
• High school diploma or equivalent - required.
• Completion of advanced career development and/or job-related training courses - preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000