Fleet Maintenance Manager

Fleet Maintenance Manager This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with maintaining the fleet maintenance department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; managing the company shop and shop personnel for the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of the Sysco fleet, ensuring safety and security of the shop and fleet, and providing management and direction to shop staff. The position is also responsible for administrative duties including parts procurement, inventory management, asset tracking and cost control through maintenance systems. Responsibilities: Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in fleet maintenance and repair. Handles labor hours and consumable supplies within budget. Monitors work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed. Administers the proper selection, purchase, and utilization of Company assets in support of the fleet maintenance department. Coordinates required processes and repairs with proper departments as necessary. Ensures the proper scheduling of truck maintenance and repairs; along with compliance of all Company programs, including preventative maintenance and inspection of vehicles, non-scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, repair, rebuild and overhaul of vehicles. Review fleet maintenance functions and various operational and expense reporting. Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within fleet maintenance. Conducts audit daily to ensure all required documentation is accurately completed (including all work orders, breakdowns, preventative maintenance logs, pre/post-trip inspections, certifications) and that items are installed correctly with a minimum potential for loss. Oversees parts inventory and issues required purchase orders based on anticipated needs. Develops a fleet services budget to include a review of past year income and expenses; adjusts and administers all fleet service purchases including parts, tools and office supplies. Inspects budgets and contracts between third party vendor services to ensure efficient operations. Assures proper licensing of fleet vehicles and annual vehicle/trailer inspections. Stays current with technical manuals, literature and technical advancements of the trade as it pertains to company-owned vehicles. Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings. Maintains on-going interaction. Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures. Monitors associate morale. Submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement. Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures. Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required. Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations. Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed. Ensures accurate and up-dated re-certifications of commercial equipment and Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) (Canada) are compliant. Establishes compliance with all Company and safety rules, policies and procedures. Guarantees compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, DOT, and EFC). Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience: 3-5 years maintenance experience. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Must possess a valid state Driver's License meeting Company standards. Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program. Class A CDL preferred. Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred. Trailer Refer (608) Certification preferred. Cab Air (609) Certification preferred. Air Brake Certification preferred. Professional Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs. Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in repairs and replacement. Understanding of vehicle operations and safety guidelines. Proficient in the use of all tools of the trade, shop equipment, and power tools including but not limited to jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and diagnostic equipment. Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings. Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner. Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively. Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions: Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call. May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the Corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.). Periodically exposed to high, precarious places. Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.