Facilities Maintenance Operations Supervisor

Company: MSC Industrial Supply Co.
Requisition ID: 21093
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Warehouse/Distribution
Work Location: Reno, NV (Whse)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–11:00 pm (subject to change based on business needs)

What a day looks like

You’ll arrive to a bustling Customer Fulfillment Center and lead a small but mighty facilities team that keeps the building, systems, and equipment running safely and reliably. Your morning might start by reviewing preventive maintenance tasks, checking climate controls, and confirming the facility meets OSHA requirements. Throughout the shift, you’ll coordinate work orders, guide custodial operations, track spare parts, and pitch in on electrical or mechanical fixes when needed. You’ll also engage associates in our Safety Culture, keep a current hazardous materials log, and make sure evacuation procedures are up to date.

Key responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, and coordinate repair and maintenance for the building, material-handling equipment, and facility systems to maintain optimal service levels.
• Stand up new preventive maintenance programs and continuously improve existing PM routines.
• Lead and develop custodial associates; ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Administer parts inventory for facility equipment and manage vendors as needed.
• Share best practices with other MSC Customer Fulfillment Centers (CFCs).
• Champion safe work practices and compliance with OSHA; ensure reliable climate control.
• Collaborate on cross-functional teams to strengthen relationships across departments.
• Maintain an up-to-date hazardous materials (HAZMAT) log and enforce proper handling.
• Own emergency preparedness by validating evacuation routes and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement with assessments that reduce risk and improve uptime.
• Model MSC’s culture; recruit, coach, evaluate, and develop team members.
• Contribute to annual operating expense and capital budgets for facility assets.
• Participate in DC-wide initiatives and special projects.
• Perform pest mitigation and hands-on electrical/mechanical repairs as needed.
• Support the business by temporarily assisting in other warehouse functions when needed.

Qualifications

Education & experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of related facilities or maintenance experience.

Technical skills

• Working knowledge of computers and maintenance systems.
• Expertise in industrial electrical systems, motors, starters, and switchgear.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with bearings, shafts, speed reducers, sprinkler systems, and similar components.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and OSHA regulations.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to coach and share technical guidance.
• Flexibility to support on-call needs.

Physical requirements

• Routinely bend to access floor- and rack-level items.
• Lift 25–50 lbs.
• Work at heights up to 50 feet.
• Stand for extended periods.

Other

• Available for on-call support 24/7.
• Valid state driver’s license may be required.

Compensation & posting info

Compensation starting at $70,000 - $90,000 depending on candidate location and experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

About MSC

We’re a leading North American distributor of metalworking and MRO products and services, with more than 2 million items and 80+ years serving customers across dozens of industries. Our Built to Make You Better promise extends to our associates, customers, and communities.

Benefits & belonging

Alongside competitive pay, our comprehensive benefits support your health and financial future—dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401(k) and stock purchase programs, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off for holidays, vacation, and illness. Explore the details here: Your Future Benefits.

Join Associate Inclusion Circles open to all: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able.

Proficiencies we value

• Supervisory experience
• Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
• Industrial electrical systems
• Maintenance leadership

Important notices

INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

Please note that MSC uses electronic monitoring and system logs in its workplace, including monitoring of Company-provided systems and collaboration tools, as permitted by applicable law.