Automotive Fleet Supervisor

UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. seeks an Automotive Fleet Supervisor to oversee a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient fleet. You will coordinate with mechanics, manage external vendors, and perform audits of equipment and facilities to ensure standards are met.

The role requires hands-on automotive knowledge, strong cost-control capabilities, and leadership of a mechanics team. Based at RIPRO, Warwick, RI, the position reports to the facility with a non-remote, on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• Automotive background preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical fundamentals, maintenance, diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to manage equipment repair and oversee problem correction with standard tooling.

Responsibilities

• Schedule preventative maintenance inspections and review results.
• Analyze root causes of vehicle failures and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure adequate inventory to support business processes.
• Adhere to purchasing limits and expense approvals for cost control.
• Review and approve automotive expenses.
• Identify employee training needs for development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and resolve issues.

Skills

Automotive background

Mechanical fundamentals

Equipment repair management

Inspections & safety

Job description

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Job Description:

The Automotive Fleet Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient fleet of vehicles to support the business. He/She ensures proper use and care of physical assets, controls costs, manages external vendor relationships, works closely with auto mechanics and internal customers, and performs regular equipment and facility audits. This position supervises mechanics within the department.

Additional Information:

• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself - Required (not remote) Must report to facility.
• Location: RIPRO, 150 Plan Way, Warwick, RI 02886
• Job Level: Supervisor
• Work Schedule: Start between 2 to 3 in the afternoon, sometimes a little later, based on business needs.
• Internal applicants must apply by end of day Thursday, 10/15/26.

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.

Qualifications:

• Automotive background - preferred
• 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

Employee Type:

Permanent

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.

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