Automotive Fleet Supervisor

UPS; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid leave

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

UPS in Virginia is seeking a seasoned fleet supervisor to oversee a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient fleet of vehicles and ground support equipment. You will lead department mechanics, manage external vendor relationships, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance standards.

The role requires 3-5 years of progressive supervisory experience in automotive fleet, with ability to relocate within the area and travel locally between facilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive supervisory and managerial experience within the automotive fleet industry.
• Must reside within the geographical area of the job - relocation not offered.
• Able to work days Monday-Friday with 2nd/3rd shift availability and travel locally between Virginia facilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedules preventive maintenance inspections and reviews results, monitors repairs, and performs vehicle audits to ensure safety and standards.
• Analyzes equipment/vehicle failures to determine root causes and coordinates repairs with internal and external groups.
• Ensures adequate inventory levels (parts, tires, etc.) to support business processes.
• Adheres to purchasing limits and expense approval procedures to stay within cost plan.
• Reviews and approves automotive expenses.
• Determines employee training needs to support development plans.
• Conducts performance evaluations and resolves performance issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fleet maintenance

Budget management

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Job Description

This role is responsible for overseeing and maintaining a safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient fleet of vehicles, including ground support equipment and on‑road vehicles. The position ensures the proper use, care, and stewardship of all physical assets, proactively mitigating equipment failures, controlling operating costs, and optimizing fleet performance. Responsibilities include managing external vendor relationships, collaborating closely with automotive mechanics and internal stakeholders, conducting routine equipment and facility audits, and ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance standards. The position continuously monitors fleet maintenance activities, analyzes cost drivers and performance trends, tracks key expense indicators, and develops and implements cost‑reduction initiatives. This role also provides direct supervision and leadership to department mechanics, ensuring operational excellence and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Schedules preventative maintenance inspections and reviews the results, monitors repairs, and performs vehicle audits to ensure mechanics adhere to safety, regulatory and appearance standards.
• Analyzes equipment or vehicle system failures to determine root causes and resolve problems, and plans and coordinates equipment repairs with internal and external groups.
• Ensures adequate inventory levels (e.g., parts, tires, etc.) to support business processes.
• Adheres to purchasing limits, expense approval procedures, and equipment disposal guidelines to remain within cost plan.
• Reviews and approves automotive expenses.
• Determines employee training needs to produce continuous development plans.
• Conducts performance evaluations and resolves individual and group performance issues.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive supervisory and managerial experience within the automotive fleet industry
• Must reside within the geographical area of the job - relocation not offered
• Must be available to workdays Monday-Friday / flexible to work 2nd and 3rd shift based on business needs i.e., vacation, peak season, etc.
• Must be flexible to travel (locally) between facilities: Fredericksburg, VA/ Staunton, VA/ Lynchburg, VA

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical fundamentals, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to vehicle or aircraft fleet operation
• Ability to manage equipment repair and oversee the correction of problems with tools, machinery, and other standard technical equipment
• Ability to manage inspections, physical assets, and working relationships with vendors

Internal Salary Grade

20E

Deadline to apply

September 9th; 11:59PM internal applicants only

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Pay Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,000.00/year to $117,060.00/year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience. Hired applicants are offered annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law, and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.