BASE Frontline Supervisor
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Job ID: 315223
- Zip Code: 40213
- Street Address: 911 Grade Lane
ENGINEER Snapshot
- Work with a committed team
- Design and construction of facilities
- Overall leadership of BaSE Maintenance
- R&D automation and robotics
- Environmental and safety practices
- Leadership and relationship-building
Have What It Takes To Move The World
In BaSE, you will join a global team that works on a scale you just can’t find anywhere else. Just consider this: we’ve delivered 3,240 packages since you started reading this section—think we know a thing or two about solving engineering challenges?
- 20 million+ deliveries every day to 10.5 million customers
- 5.1 billion deliveries in 2017
- 119 thousand vehicles with more than 9,000 powered by alternative fuel
- 2.5 thousand+ operating facilities worldwide
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UPS Facilities Engineering Managers
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Systems and Electrical Design Engineers
Systems and Electrical Design Engineers interface with material-handling vendors, conveyor manufacturers and electrical controls manufacturers to design of conveyor systems for UPS operating facilities capable of processing over tens of thousands of packages per hour. Systems design includes both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. Engineers research and collaborate with vendors to incorporate the latest engineering technologies to deliver the most efficient and cost-effective solutions in the material-handling industry.
Electrical & Systems Design Engineering
Systems and Electrical Design Engineers
Systems and Electrical Design Engineers interface with material-handling vendors, conveyor manufacturers and electrical controls manufacturers to design of conveyor systems for UPS operating facilities capable of processing over tens of thousands of packages per hour. Systems design includes both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. Engineers research and collaborate with vendors to incorporate the latest engineering technologies to deliver the most efficient and cost-effective solutions in the material-handling industry.
Automation Engineers
Automation Engineers collaborate with the systems, electrical, and mechanical teams to design and implement Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems to handle the sortation reporting of up to 100,000 package per hour. Automation engineers oversee contractors in the design and programming of PLC/HMI, test and commission automated control systems, and provide training and technical support for the end user. Through continued research in new vendor technologies, the Automation Engineer provides future direction for the implementation of the latest technology to achieve the most efficient and effective solutions.
Construction Project Engineers
At UPS lead a team of architects, contractors, and consultants in the design and construction of UPS operating facilities. Project managers oversee various aspects of building construction, manage the cost to meet the budget, and track the project performance against schedules and critical path.
Civil Engineering Architecture
Construction Project Managers
Project Managers at UPS lead a team of architects, contractors, and consultants in the design and construction of UPS operating facilities. Project managers oversee various aspects of building construction, manage the cost to meet the budget, track the project performance against schedules and critical path.
UPS Facilities Engineering Managers
UPS Facility Engineering Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the UPS package sorting facilities. Responsibilities include managing technical staff in maintaining automated and conventional package sorting and building systems at their optimal design capacity and specification. Facility managers have direct responsibility for contractors to oversee capital improvement projects at the existing facilities. The responsibilities for environmental and safety compliance also fall within the functions of the Facility Engineering Manager.
Computer/Software Engineering
Automation Engineers
Automation Engineers collaborate with the systems, electrical, and mechanical teams to design and implement Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems to handle the sortation reporting of up to 100,000 package per hour. Automation engineers oversee contractors in the design and programming of PLC/HMI, test and commission automated control systems, and provide training and technical support for the end user. Through continued research in new vendor technologies, the Automation Engineer provides future direction for the implementation of the latest technology to achieve the most efficient and effective solutions.
Systems and Electrical Design Engineers
Systems and Electrical Design Engineers interface with material-handling vendors, conveyor manufacturers and electrical controls manufacturers to design of conveyor systems for UPS operating facilities capable of processing over tens of thousands of packages per hour. Systems design includes both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. Engineers research and collaborate with vendors to incorporate the latest engineering technologies to deliver the most efficient and cost-effective solutions in the material-handling industry.
Environmental Engineering
Sustainability and Environmental Engineers
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Even if you’re a part-time package handler, you will receive a full slate of benefits and other rewards.
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Competitive pay
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Medical, dental, vision, and more
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Consistent scheduling
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Career Growth & mobility
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BASE Frontline Supervisor
- Full Time
- Louisville, Kentucky
Job Title: BaSE Part-Time Supervisor
Department: Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) – Worldport, 911 Grade Lane, Louisville KY 40213
Job Description:
The Buildings & Systems Engineering (BaSE) Part-Time Supervisor protects UPS assets including buildings, equipment, and grounds. This position is located in the Air Park/Worldport. Work environment is divided between the office and the field/operation area.
Available position will be in one the following areas of the BaSE Function:
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Process Support Group (PSG)
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Sort & Repair Crew – He/she will be responsible for supervising conveyor maintenance employees. The Supervisor will work in a fast-paced environment where abilities to multitask and attention to detail are required. He/she will be responsible for the dispatching of work, de-logging of work, and follow-up on repairs. He/she will deliver environmental, regulatory, safety and health compliance training.
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OPC – He/she will monitor the sortation system utilizing multiple software applications while interacting with conveyor mechanics and operations employees. The Supervisor will work in a fast-paced environment where abilities to multitask and attention to detail are required. He/she may also deliver environmental, regulatory, safety and health compliance training.
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Facilities Support Group (FSG) - He/she will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the automated facility systems; including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. The Supervisor will work directly with outside service vendors to ensure that all systems are maintained at optimal levels. The Supervisor will work in a fast-paced environment where abilities to multitask and attention to detail are required. He/she may also deliver environmental, regulatory, safety and health compliance training.
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Housekeeping - He/she will be responsible for supervising housekeeping employees. In carrying out housekeeping duties, the Supervisor ensures that facility appearance is maintained at an acceptable level for the most reasonable cost. He/she will deliver environmental, regulatory, safety and health compliance training.
Position allows the ability to gain engineering and operations experience. This role will provide continuous career development based on the needs of the employee and the company. Activities performed include but are not limited to responding to internal customer requests, responding to facility alarms and emergencies and troubleshooting problems that arise. This position is part of a team that provides 24x7 coverage, including possible holidays and weekends.
Required Skills:
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Currently pursuing or possesses a Bachelor’s degree or an applicable technical degree or trade.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
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Possess strong oral, written interpersonal and organizational skills.
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Multitask, run various systems simultaneously and monitor systems from a computer station.
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Detail orientated.
Preferred Skills:
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Ability to communicate effectively with all employee groups including all levels of the management team.
Interpersonal Skills:
Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to speak to large groups of employees.
Applicant must complete a Pymetrics assessment in order to be considered for this position. An email from “UPS Recruitment” containing instructions will be sent to the email address associated with the application within 24-48 hours of supervisor approval. Applicant will have 3 business days to complete the assessment.
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law
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