Area Maintenance Director

Confidential Jobs; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in United States seeks an Operations Manager to oversee Maintenance Operations across a broad region, ensuring 75-90% field work, safe and efficient fleet management, and alignment with service and financial objectives.

You will lead fleet maintenance teams, drive KPIs, partner with HR for staffing, and ensure DOT compliance while leveraging Lean/Six Sigma concepts and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of people management experience.
• 7+ years of fleet supervisor experience in a Diesel Shop with Heavy/Med duty fleets preferred; minimum 5 years auto/truck/bus repair preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.
• DOT compliance experience with heavy trucks.
• ASE Master Automotive Technician and/or Master Truck Technician preferred.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with internal/external customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the company’s fleet and maintenance activities within assigned area while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, contractual and policy requirements.
• Continually review the maintenance strategy ensuring commercial viability and effective service delivery.
• Regular communication across all business segments to prioritize workflow and maximize equipment availability as operations fluctuate.
• Ensure locations are properly equipped with tooling to perform necessary repairs.
• Accountable for asset availability and appropriate repair decisions to maximize asset uptime.
• Achieve compliance with agreed KPI’s.
• Directly support, mentor and interact with Maintenance Supervisors or Lead Technicians to achieve/exceed performance goals.
• Assist with development of performance goals for the shop as a whole and for individuals. Create and execute action plans.
• Participate in screening, interviewing and selection of the most qualified candidates during the hiring process.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Basic Function: Responsible for the oversight of our Maintenance Operations across a geographical region to provide safe, effective and efficient management of all maintenance functions. The position will ensure Operations has a full complement of roadworthy vehicles in line with the service level agreements set forth and in accordance with the outlined financial and operational objectives of our Business.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the company’s fleet and maintenance activities within assigned area while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, contractual and policy requirements.
• Continually review the maintenance strategy ensuring commercial viability and effective service delivery.
• Regular communication across all business segments to prioritize workflow and maximize equipment availability as operational dynamics fluctuate
• Ensure locations are properly equipped with tooling to perform necessary repairs.
• Accountable for asset availability and appropriate repair decisions to maximize asset uptime.
• Achieve compliance with agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Directly support, mentor and interact with Maintenance Supervisors or Lead Technicians to achieve/exceed performance goals.
• Assist with development of performance goals for the shop as a whole and for individuals. Create and execute action plans associated with those goals.
• Participate in screening, interviewing and selection of the most qualified candidates during the hiring process. Work with HR Recruiters, Operations as well as attend Tech Schools and career fairs to ensure company is presented as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• 7 + years of people management experience
• 7+years of fleet Supervisor experience in a Diesel Shop with Heavy/Med duty fleets preferred Minimum of five years Auto / Truck or Bus mechanical repair experience preferred
• Lean/Six Sigma Experience preferred
• Experience with Compliance with the local applicable DOT compliance of Med / Heavy Trucks
• Prefer ASE Certification as a Master Automotive Technician and/or a Master Truck Technician
• Must possess leadership and collaborative skills with demonstrated ability to build partnerships with internal and external customers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Well-developed time-management skills
• Utmost professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Must be able to travel; position requires approximately 75-90% field work