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Container/ Chassis Maintenance Supervisor (RB) (45-700) Last Updated 12/02/2025 | Last Approved 12/02/2025Export Email General InformationFLSA StatusExemptJob LevelAIP 6%Cost Center NameContainer / Chassis MaintenanceCost Center Number15587Salary GradeUSS 066Department NameContainer / Chassis MaintenanceImmediate SupervisorContainer / Chassis Maintenance ManagerLocationRiviera BeachJob DescriptionJob SummarySupervises the maintenance and repair of all Containers, Chassis, Tires and equipment related to the Container/Chassis/Tires department in the Port of Palm Beach, on the road and Miami locations. Prioritizes and schedules the daily activities of maintenance personnel ensuring all goals, key performance indicators (KPI), road calls/service and repairs are conducted as per company and regulatory standards. Measures/reports departmental activities and develops process improvements. Assists in the purchase of new equipment.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises nonexempt Container/ Chassis employeesBudgetary ResponsibilitiesYesJob ScopeSupervises roughly 30 nonexempt employees. Assists in Container/Chassis Maintenance Department preparation of operating and capital budgets with LOA of $15,000 on single expense up to $ 3 Million Total Budget.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrioritizes and schedules work for Container, Chassis and Tire maintenance.  Evaluates equipment repair and maintenance practices.  Gives technical advice and assists in the coordination of repairs.  Coordinates timely, efficient and cost-effective equipment maintenance, repairs and refurbishments to maximize uptime of equipment according to company standards.  Ensures compliance with industry, safety, and environmental regulations.  Evaluates and monitors labor needs, workload, productivity, repair, and maintenance requirements for all container/chassis/tire functions in the Port of Palm Beach and Miami warehouse locations.  Utilizes Maintenance Management System to capture all parts and labor used in maintenance of assets.  Reports KPI’s monthly to management.  Provides advice and collaborates on equipment acquisitions and repositioning to meet needs of US and outport operations.  Benchmarks shop and individual performance to established KPI.  Selects, trains and develops subordinate personnel for promotion and advancing in technical and leadership skills.  Performs managerial and supervisory functions including budgeting, performance reviews, salary changes, job status and scheduling.  Negotiates service contracts with service providers.  Ensures compliance with company ethics policy and standards.  Implements departmental policies and changes.  Develops new procedures for company and department personnel regarding container/chassis/tire department and equipment.  Looks for opportunities to improve departmental processes related to equipment preventive maintenance , reliability and availability.  Maintains and keeps track of vendor’s invoicing, codes and submits invoicing to Tropical accounting.  Performs all other duties as assigned.  QualificationsEducation (Minimum)High School Diploma or equivalentExperience (custom)3 years shipping and Container/Chassis/Tire equipment maintenance in a supervisory or lead capacity.LicenseValid local driver’s license and valid Passport.Travel10% Travel to other Tropical Shipping locations.PhysicalOperations – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer or handheld devices. Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds, crawl, lift and carry at least 80 pounds on a daily basis. Able to withstand exposure to extreme weather conditions. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc.) Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the course of traveling and daily workday.LanguageEnglishOther InformationSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSkills in conflict resolution.  Skills in reading comprehension.  Skills in container/chassis/tire applications and repair.  Skills in written communication.  Skills in oral communication and radio communication.  Skills in mathematics.  Skills in decision-making and judgement.  Skills in organizing, planning and supervising.  Skills in equipment demand forecasting, clerical procedures, and use of computer.  Skills in technical, supervisory, leadership, scheduling, and prioritizing.  Knowledge of welding/fabrication and mechanical repairs.  Knowledge in inventory-maintenance systems.  Knowledge of operations functions and varying receiving and handling locations.  Knowledge of port operations.  Knowledge of computer or handheld operation, Microsoft excel, word, outlook, Terminal Operating Systems.  Knowledge of windows environment.  Ability to coordinate multiple tasks.  Ability to read, interpret and analyze financial statements.  Ability to write legibly.  Ability to work under deadline pressure and perform tasks as required.  Ability to perform tasks requiring physical effort.  Ability to pay attention to detail.  Ability to be flexible with hours.  Ability to develop professional working relationships with customers and company employees.  Ability to perform job duties in adverse weather and environmental conditions.  Ability to delegate responsibilities while motivating personnel.  Ability to make quick and precise decisions.  Ability to troubleshoot , maintain and support fleet equipment.  Ability to accurately forecast completion of repair work and service requests.  Ability to accurately create repair estimates for fleet equipment.  Ability to organize information and data to support and justify recommendations.  Ability to use good judgement in analyzing and resolving problems.  Ability to manage and develop people.  Ability to effectively read, interpret and prepare data in written form.  Ability to work well under pressure, time constraints and deadlines.  View Job Descriptions Status Approved © Copyright Salary.com 2025. 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