Tool Room Supervisor

Job description

**Who We Are** At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions. Recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Best Places to Work! **Position Summary:** The Tool Room Supervisor is responsible for the oversight, administration, and operational effectiveness of the company’s tools and equipment. Under general direction, this role exercises independent judgment and discretion in managing tool inventory, procurement, maintenance, safety compliance, and vendor relationships. The Supervisor ensures tools and equipment are available, safe, cost-effective, and aligned with project and operational needs, while providing leadership and direction to tool room personnel. ### What You Will Do - Manage the company’s tools and equipment, ensuring assets are effectively deployed and controlled across job sites and facilities. - Oversee the inventory, maintenance, repair, and replacement of tools and equipment, ensuring all tools are in good working condition, adhere to safety regulations, and are readily available for use. - Proactively plan, schedule, and oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and testing of tools and equipment, coordinating with vendors as necessary. - Maintain accurate and complete records of tools and equipment. - Coordinate with project teams to conduct vehicle and tool audits. - Schedule, conduct, and oversee job site and warehouse audits to ensure compliance and accountability. - Track, investigate, and coordinate the replacement or recovery of stolen, damaged, or lost tools. - Analyze inventory trends and utilization data to recommend improvements and cost controls. - Determine tool and supply needs based on usage trends, forecasts, and operational requirements. - Establish when rentals are required; authorize, order, and track rentals to meet project demands while controlling costs. - Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers; negotiate contracts and oversee service agreements - Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices. - Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed. - Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. ### What You Will Need to be Successful - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience - Proven experience in tool management/repair, or a related field - Successful completion of OSHA 30 training preferred - Proven ability to exercise independent judgement and make decisions impacting cost, safety, and operational effectiveness. - Strong organizational and project management skills - Excellent problem-solving and communication skills - Understanding of inventory management and procurement processes **Supervisory Responsibilities:** Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to tool room employees. Assign and prioritize work ensuring coverage aligns with operational and project needs. Train, coach, and support team members on processes, safety expectations, and tool management. **Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:** Work is primarily performed in a warehouse setting with occasional exposure to health or safety hazards such as, but not limited to, heavy equipment and machinery and inclement weather conditions. Frequent operation of warehouse vehicles and equipment. Work may be performed in cramped or awkward positions. Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying of 50+ lbs. (including heavier loads with assistance). Travel required to work sites. Frequent use of personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, safety vests, hard hats and steel-toed boots).