Automotive Fleet Supervisor

UOH UPS Inc (Ohio); Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Automotive Fleet Supervisor to maintain a safe, reliable fleet and control costs at the Warwick, RI facility. The role involves supervising mechanics, coordinating repairs, and auditing equipment and assets to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Location and schedule details indicate on-site work with shifts starting between 2 and 3 PM based at RIPRO, 150 Plan Way, Warwick, RI 02886. The position requires relocation if not already in the area and offers permanent employment

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive fleet operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostics.
• Experience managing inspections and working with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Schedules preventative maintenance inspections and reviews results, monitors repairs, and performs vehicle audits to ensure safety and standards.
• Analyzes equipment or vehicle system failures to determine root causes and coordinates repairs.
• Ensures adequate inventory levels (parts, tires) to support processes.
• Adheres to purchasing limits, expense approvals, and disposal guidelines to stay within cost plan.
• Reviews and approves automotive expenses.
• Determines employee training needs and develops continuous development plans.
• Conducts performance evaluations and resolves issues.

Skills

Automotive background

Mechanical fundamentals

Equipment repair

Inspections & vendor relations

Job description

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 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.

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