Fleet Maintenance & Damage Operations Lead

Avis Budget Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability insurance

401(k) with company matched

Employee discounts on Avis/Budget cars

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is seeking an Automotive Maintenance and Damage Manager to optimize fleet utilization and profitability. You will oversee maintenance, repairs, and de-fleeting of rental vehicles, while coordinating with fleet owners and district managers to prioritize workload and improve service levels.

The role includes leading teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring HR processes and safety practices are followed on-site at our Cleveland operations.

Qualifications

• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Financial acumen and forecasting skills.
• Talent management and delegation.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent investigation and problem solving skills.
• Negotiation and vendor management skills.
• High School diploma required; 2-4 year college degree preferred (or equivalent in education, training or experience).

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and communicates operating plans to maximize fleet utilization.
• Directs and controls the maintenance, repair and reconditioning of fleet vehicles.
• Manages vendor relationships and workload to meet service levels.
• Oversees safety policies and maintains a safe work environment.
• Manages the employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, training and performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Forecasting skills

Talent management

Communication skills

Investigation skills

Vendor management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2-4 year college degree preferred

Job description

Avis Budget Group is seeking an Automotive Maintenance and Damage Manager to optimize fleet utilization and profitability. You will oversee maintenance, repairs, and de-fleeting of rental vehicles, while coordinating with fleet owners and district managers to prioritize workload and improve service levels.

The role includes leading teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring HR processes and safety practices are followed on-site at our Cleveland operations.