Director of Fleet Maintenance

Our client is a leading provider of transportation and logistics services in United States. With over 60 years of industry experience, we deliver comprehensive supply chain solutions that help businesses optimize their operations and drive growth. Our integrated family of companies provides end-to-end logistics capabilities. As an industry leader, we combine cutting-edge technology, extensive infrastructure, and deep expertise to deliver innovative solutions for our clients' most complex logistics challenges. Our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement drives us to consistently enhance our services and capabilities. Location Summary The Director of Fleet Maintenance is a pivotal operations role within our organization, charged with ensuring the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency of our fleet vehicles and equipment. This leadership position oversees the Maintenance department, managing all facets from labor and inventory to compliance and vendor relations. The ideal candidate will bring strategic oversight, operational expertise, depth of knowledge in CMMS programs and a commitment to excellence in fleet management. Duties and responsibilities Oversees fleet services budget to include past year expenses; adjusts and administers all fleet service purchases and verifies contract adherence between our client and vendor services to ensure efficient operations. Oversee the labor hours, daily work and safety of employees engaged in fleet maintenance and repair within budget. Oversee parts inventory, and consumable supplies within budget. Oversee work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed. Staffs fleet shop properly based on fleet availability. Oversees the proper selection, purchase and utilization of company assets (tools and equipment) in support of the fleet maintenance department. Manages processes and repairs with proper departments as necessary. Develops business relationships to ensure communication and efficient operations with vendors. Oversees the proper scheduling of fleet maintenance and repairs; along with compliance of all company programs, including preventative maintenance inspection of vehicles, non-scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, repair, rebuild and overhaul of vehicles. Implement efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assist with the implementation of changes within fleet maintenance. Conducts regular CMMS/KPI audits to ensure all required documentation is accurately completed including all work orders, breakdowns root cause analysis and action plans for prevention, preventive maintenance logs, certifications and items are recorded correctly with a minimum potential for loss. Stays current with technical manuals, literature and technical advancements of the trade as it pertains to company owned vehicles. Builds and maintains employee relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings; maintains on-going interaction; keeps communication channels open with employees by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitors employee morale; submits and responds to ideas to improve employee engagement and enablement. Lead department safety meetings and coordinates efforts with Safety department to aid in training, conduct employee observations, updating 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. Performs management functions of staff selection, training and development, performance reviews, establishes and holds others accountable to achieve goals, coaching and counseling, discipline and/or terminations. Ensures compliance with all company and safety rules, policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, DOT, BIT and EFC). Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Tech school or equivalent is preferred 7+ years of industry related management experience 5+ years of management or supervisory fleet maintenance position; or equivalent combination of education and related experience within comparable size company. Five years maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and related experience required 5-7 years CMMS experience preferred Must possess a valid state driver’s License meeting company standards Working knowledge of diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems required Automotive Service Excellence (ASE Certification preferred not required) EPA Section (609) certification preferred Physical Demands Extensive Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the facility or around vehicles. Bending and Twisting: Regular bending, kneeling, twisting, and stooping to access repair sites and handle tools or parts. Exposure to Elements: Work in various weather conditions for outdoor tasks and exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noises. Operational Use of Vehicles and Equipment: Operation of maintenance vehicles, equipment, and machinery as part of repair duties. Shift Work: Possibility of shift work, including nights, weekends, and emergency callouts. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Everest Search Group