Director of Fleet Maintenance

Job Overview

Our client in the Tri-State area has an excellent opportunity for a Director of Fleet Maintenance!

 

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic fleet initiatives, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements.
  • Manage and interface with unionized labor.
  • Track and control parts inventories, vendors, suppliers and demonstrate warranty cost savings.
  • Properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
  • Manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of staff with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
  • Display initiative, professionalism, candor, and tact at all times.
  • Technical experience with heavy duty truck maintenance.
  • Manage / direct PM schedules, planning and scheduling, and labor management.
  • Experienced in Microsoft Suite and fleet software platforms.
  • Oversee and manage a comprehensive asset utilization plan to maximize asset availability.
  • Align with Operations and Financial Management on an annual fleet budget plan and tactical/strategic initiatives to ensure lowest TCO.
  • Oversee and lead asset planning, fuel conservation, vendor management, vehicle mechanical safety, productivity, and environmental management for the fleet.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and oversee daily management of fleet/logistics operations processes.
  • Ensure contingency policies, systems and practices are in place to prevent and eliminate business disruption.
  • Responsible for and manage all regulatory compliance (DOT, OSHA, ANSI, etc.).
  • Build and sustain strong business relationships with Operations, Health & Safety, Finance and other relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead and supervise direct reports in cooperation with the Vice President of Maintenance, evaluate performance, and deliver feedback.
  • Oversee needs of the department, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
  • Develop measures to motivate employees to encourage upward growth and increased responsibility.
  • Succession planning and assure strong depth within the team.

 

Requirements: 

  • Must have a minimum of 10 combined years of maintenance and management experience.
  • Must have experience managing / directing 20 plus employees (fleet techs/supervisors, managers).
  • Experience working with 100+ size fleet.
  • Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting.
  • Working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
  • College degree or equivalent business management experience in the transportation and logistics industry (preferred).
  • Preferred to have a minimum Class B CDL.
  • Experience with Diesel, CNG, and alternative fuels (preferred).
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