Workshop Supervisor in Fort Lauderdale, USA

Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized processes and tools to deliver the best possible service to our customers. We value diversity, collaboration, respect, and a strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, and the environment.

Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking the ideal candidate to join our fast‑paced, high‑performance team as a Workshop Supervisor in Fort Lauderdale, USA (onsite).

In this role, you will support internal and external customers across multiple time zones.
 

What you will be doing?

As a Workshop Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operational activities of the Field Shop and Turbo Department. You will supervise a team of seven employees while ensuring safe work practices, efficient job execution, high‑quality standards, and continuous improvement across all workshop operations.

You will act as the primary point of coordination on the workshop floor—supporting workflow management, technical guidance, capacity planning, documentation control, and communication with internal stakeholders.

You will collaborate closely with Technicians, Quality Supervisor, Workshop Manager, and Field Service teams.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily workshop operations for the Field Shop and Turbo Department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality job execution.
• Assign tasks, lead morning meetings and Toolbox Talks, and ensure technicians have all required technical instructions and documentation.
• Provide technical support as needed and monitor the progress of all work orders throughout the day.
• Ensure quality standards are met, conduct in‑process checks, and minimize rework.
• Manage SWR backlog, ensure timely and accurate documentation, and maintain compliance with required checklists for workshop equipment.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, equipment condition, and safety standards; escalate issues to the Workshop Manager.
• Manage, organize, and safeguard tools, machines, and workshop resources; plan short‑term capacity and equipment maintenance with the Quality Supervisor.
• Conduct performance evaluations, support employee development, and foster a positive, engaged, and collaborative team culture.
• Motivate the team to achieve productivity and efficiency targets, finding creative solutions to workload challenges (e.g., parts shortages, fluctuating demand).
• Keep workshop leadership informed of operational issues and support cross‑departmental collaboration.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a relevant field—or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in workshop management, preferably in heavy equipment or related industries.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and prioritization abilities.
• Knowledge of workshop safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced, sometimes overwhelming environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of computer literacy.

As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have:

• High integrity.
• Passion for customer service and technical excellence.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team.
• Strong organizational skills and a team player mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

These are the physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed:

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth.
• Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber).
• Hearing/Listening.
• Clear Speech.
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger.
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck.
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl.
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift.
• Driving (local/over the road).
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time.
• Climbing / Balance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Works Alone / Works with Others.
• Verbal Contact with Others; Face-to-Face Contact.
• Inside / Outside.
• Extreme Heat / Extreme Cold.
• Noise.
• Mechanical Equipment.
• Electrical Equipment.
• Pressurized Equipment.
• Moving Objects.
• High Places.
• Fumes/Odors.
• Hazardous Materials.
• Dirt/Dust.

Travel Requirements

In this role, some domestic travel may be required. While most activities are workshop-based, occasional visits to customer sites or training sessions may occur. Estimated travel: 20%

Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Last application date: 28/02/2026 

Wartsila is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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