Delivery/FEC Lead at Ford Hotel Supply Co – Saint Louis, Missouri

Delivery / FEC Lead
Ford Hotel Supply is looking for a mechanically skilled team leader with strong proficiency in hand and power tools to guide a small team in the delivery, staging, and assembly of commercial kitchen equipment. This role combines hands on technical work with strong communication and coordination skills, ensuring effective collaboration with sales and warehouse teams for accurate, timely, and professional installations across the Greater Saint Louis area.
Core Requirements
• Previous leadership or team lead experience
• Expertise in hand and power tools (drills, impact drivers, wrenches, ratchets, screwdrivers, saws)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and work closely with sales and warehouse teams to effectively stage, prepare, and prioritize equipment for on time delivery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot assembly and delivery challenges
• Ability to read and interpret assembly guides, diagrams, and written instructions
• Valid Class E Driver’s License
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy products up to 100 lbs. alone and over 150 lbs. with team assistance and proper equipment
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, fast paced environment
• Experience driving a 26’ box truck with air brakes preferred
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and assist a small team in assembling commercial kitchen equipment using hand and power tools
• Ability to interpret and follow written assembly work instructions and guides
• Coordinate with sales and warehouse teams to stage and prep equipment for delivery
• Drive a 26’ box truck for deliveries as needed
• Assist with large or multi-truck deliveries requiring additional personnel
• Maintain accurate delivery schedules and documentation
• Promote a safe work environment and proper tool usage
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
Experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in assembly, installation, or related mechanical work
• Leadership or team lead experience: Minimum 1 year
• Delivery driving experience preferred
• Air brake experience preferred
Interview Process
A hands on skills assessment will be part of the interview process to evaluate tool proficiency and mechanical aptitude.
Schedule
• Day Shift
• Monday – Friday (Available to work extended hours as needed)