Job Description

Maintenance Supervisor/Safety Coordinator, G-III Apparel Group

The Maintenance Supervisor/Safety Coordinator oversees all preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety-related activities within the distribution center. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely resolution of material handling equipment (MHE) and facility issues, enforcing safety protocols, conducting equipment training, and managing the maintenance and janitorial teams. Additionally, the position collaborates closely with key departments—including Operations, Human Resources, and IT—to support business objectives and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor/Safety Coordinator is responsible for overseeing maintenance, repairs, and safety operations within the distribution center. This role requires basic knowledge of multiple trades, including:

• Carpentry – Repairing doors, fences, window frames, furniture, and shelving.
• Electrical – Performing minor repairs on outlets, switches, lighting, and reporting hazards.
• Plumbing – Fixing leaks, drains, seals, and maintaining water fixtures.
• Painting – Preparing surfaces and applying paint, enamel, varnish, or repairing wall coverings.
• HVAC – Replacing filters and maintaining ventilation systems.
• Grounds Maintenance – Ensuring a clean, safe, and orderly facility exterior.

In addition to handling minor repairs, this role identifies and assists the Facility Leader with larger projects requiring external contractors. The Maintenance Supervisor ensures full compliance with safety protocols, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, fall protection, and OSHA guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and safety standards.
• Oversee janitorial staff and ensure proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with external agencies (Fire Department, Water Department, Alarm Company, etc.) to maintain compliance and service continuity.
• Regularly inspect and maintain safety systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, etc.).
• Lead by example in creating a safe work environment.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Maintain organized records of maintenance activities and safety reports.
• Train authorized personnel in forklift and electric pallet jack operations.
• Ensure proper inventory levels of maintenance supplies and spare parts.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and job hazard assessments.
• Assist with incident reporting and ensure proper documentation for HR.
• Provide support for injured employees, including transportation to medical facilities when needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in distribution or warehouse maintenance, with a minimum of 2 years of experience managing a team.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Forklift, electric pallet jack and reach truck credentials will be a plus

The pay range for this position is: $65,000 per year -$75,000 per year

• Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transp arency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. |

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.

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