Depot Manager

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG); Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) is seeking a Depot Manager in the Toledo area to lead daily depot operations, ensure safety, and drive efficient service for customers. You will supervise lift operators and mechanics, coordinate with vendors, and coach staff to meet performance and safety targets.

The role requires strong communication across levels, hands-on leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of service for our clients.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in depot operations with a minimum of 1-year supervisory experience.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot team to ensure safe, efficient operations and adherence to policies.
• Provide direction to direct reports; act as the voice and face of the organization to frontline staff.
• Manage productivity of lift operators and mechanics at the location.
• Coordinate with local vendors and tank wash to deliver high-quality services.
• Coach and develop associates; set expectations and provide performance feedback.
• Act as daily customer contact for equipment at the location; ensure IT systems are up to date.
• Work with Operations/Terminal Managers to coordinate transportation, cleaning and maintenance.

Skills

Depot operations

Supervisory experience

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Scope

The Depot Manager is a critical link in assuring the expectations of the customers are met at the assigned facility. As a key daily contact for clients, as well as the leader for the team working within the depot, this position is responsible for the SAFE and efficient operations of the facility while meeting the needs of our employees and customers.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Safety Values of the organization are carried out by all associates.
• Provide ongoing direction and leadership to all direct reports, ensuring all responsible operations are adhering to all company policies and procedures. Function as the voice and face of the organization to the front-line team.
• Manager the productivity of all lift operators and mechanics at the assigned location.
• Provide feedback, communicate key issues to team, and provide peer coaching
• Working with local vendors and tank wash, assure high quality of services are delivered for our customers.
• Coach and develop associates, specifically:
• Set expectations
• Provide specific performance feedback
• Manage performance based on expectations
• Facilitate growth and development of each associate
• Establish regular performance and safety reviews. Identify and resolve all performance and safety issues.
• Manage the upkeep and operations of the steam unit and lift units to assure minimum down time while avoiding high cost, unplanned repairs.
• Work with the Director, Depot Operations in identifying any concern areas, both costs and safety and developing corrective actions.
• Act as the daily contact for all customers with equipment at the location.
• Assure up to date and accurate use of all IT systems.
• Work closely with the facility Operations Manager or Terminal Manager to assure close coordination between the transportation, cleaning, and maintenance operations.
• Other duties can and will be assigned.

Requirements

• This position will require a minimum of 5% travel away from home
• Occasional weekend, holiday and after-hours support will be needed
• Must be able to learn and perform all depot duties

Skills required

• 5 years' experience in depot operations with a minimum of 1-year supervisory experience
• Able to multi-task and prioritize as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as customers

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

1. Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
2. Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
3. Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.

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