Automotive Fleet Supervisor

UPS; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Automotive Fleet Supervisor to lead a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicle fleet at RIPRO, 150 Plan Way, Warwick, RI 02886. The role supervises mechanics, manages external vendors, and ensures adherence to safety and cost controls.

The position reports to the facility and requires relocation to the job site if not already local. Work schedule varies, with start times between 2 and 3 PM based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with fleet maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues in a fleet.
• Experience coordinating with external vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to manage inspections of equipment and assets.

Responsibilities

• Schedules preventive maintenance inspections and reviews results.
• Analyzes equipment failures to determine root causes and coordinate repairs.
• Ensures adequate inventory levels of parts and tires.
• Adheres to purchasing limits and expense approvals.
• Reviews and approves automotive expenses.
• Determines employee training needs for development.
• Conducts performance evaluations and resolves issues.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diagnostics

Vendor management

Asset management

Job description

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow - people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

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.

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.