Fleet Operations Supervisor - Night Shift

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a Fleet Operations Supervisor for the Night Shift at the Page Service Dr facility. You will lead a team of 4 technicians and a service employee, coordinate workloads, and ensure quality and safety across all shift activities.

The role focuses on workflow management, labor leadership, and direct customer engagement, with potential for development toward Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a maintenance operations environment; Ryder experience may substitute.
• Maintenance/technical experience in a shop environment.
• Outgoing and comfortable with customers; professional interaction with internal teams and customers.
• Ability to set and drive pace across multiple operational priorities.
• Working knowledge of vehicle maintenance operations and shop workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift, analyze work, schedule technicians and assign tasks.
• Review Repair Orders and communicate vehicle status.
• Manage customer relationships and service delivery to ensure uptime.
• Maintain 6S standards and optimize shop efficiency and tools/equipment needs.
• Oversee payroll, POs, invoices, and re-billable activity for the shift.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in all shop activities.

Skills

High energy communication

Customer interaction

Leadership

Team management

Shift work

Vehicle maintenance operations

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Shop Management Online

SAM

Shop Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fleet Operations Supervisor - Night Shift is a shop floor leadership role at our Page Service Dr facility, leading a team of 4 employees on the night shift. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Operations II, this role is responsible for all shift-level operations including technician management, workflow coordination, quality, safety, asset maintenance, and customer relationship management. The ideal candidate is outgoing, comfortable working directly with customers, and driven to set the pace on the shop floor. This role may also serve as a development position to prepare incumbents for an Operations Manager role.

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM-9:00 PM (10-hour shifts)

• Base Salary: $75,000-78,000 annually

Your Team

You will manage the following direct reports on your shift:

• 3 Technicians

• 1 Service Employee (SE)

Essential Functions

Workflow Management

• Lead work analysis, planning, scheduling, and technician assignments across the shift
• Conduct shift and shop meetings; review and approve Repair Orders (ROs)
• Triage unscheduled customer drive-ins; communicate vehicle status and work assignments
• Conduct regular yard checks to ensure proper work scheduling and prioritization
• Ensure all warranty policies and procedures are executed correctly

Labor Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and development to all assigned personnel
• Conduct performance management processes for all direct reports
• Support cross-functional coverage and backup needs within the shop

Customer Management

• Manage customer relationships, including issue resolution, satisfaction, and vehicle uptime
• Execute PM scheduling communications, breakdown updates, and vehicle status follow-up
• Conduct customer visits as required by the Customer Care Plan

Asset Management

• Direct team in maintaining location appearance and 6S standards across all relevant shop areas
• Evaluate and recommend tooling and equipment requirements
• Assist in managing vehicle specifications and the vehicle in-service/out-service process
• Ensure all vehicles have required specifications in SAM
• Manage parts inventory in accordance with policies and procedures

Quality Management

• Perform quality inspections on PMs and repairs; conduct In Process Reviews of non-PM work
• Perform breakdown root cause analysis and implement corrective actions; elevate to Technical Assistance Center as needed
• Ensure cleanliness and quality of repair for all maintained vehicles
• Work with the Service Manager to ensure technicians are properly trained and TOPS plan is prioritized based on breakdown, rework, and running cost trends
• Maintain control and visibility over shop floor activities to ensure proper root cause diagnosis and optimize parts/component yield
• Support development and implementation of Quality Assurance Audit Corrective Action plans and Continuous Improvement programs
• Maintain all required documentation to meet local, state, federal, and customer requirements
• Ensure employee compliance with all Safety and EPA regulations

Financial Management

• Ensure the shift delivers against Net Maintenance Cost per Unit objectives without sacrificing quality, safety, or customer satisfaction
• Manage cost controls related to the maintenance operations budget and location P&L
• Execute maintenance initiatives to attain or exceed specified financial targets
• Oversee payroll, purchase order approval, invoice reconciliation, and fuel reconciliation
• Manage the customer bill-back process, including identification, review, and approval of bill-back opportunities
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of re-billable activity
• Maintain data integrity in the Shop Management Online system

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience in a maintenance operations environment; demonstrated success in a Ryder role may be substituted for this requirement
• Maintenance and technical experience in a shop environment
• Outgoing and comfortable communicating with customers; ability to interact professionally with both internal teams and customer management
• Highly driven, with the ability to set and push the pace across multiple operational priorities
• Working knowledge of vehicle maintenance operations and shop workflows

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Supervisory or lead experience
• Technical background, including vehicle diagnostics and repair knowledge
• Experience with a Shop Management System (Shop Management Online, SAM, or comparable)
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office

Additional Information

• Interviews will be conducted in person with the hiring manager at the Page Service Dr location or another Ryder location, depending on the hiring manager’s schedule that week.
• This role can serve as a development path toward the Operations Manager position.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Associate’s degree preferred or 1-3 years or more experience in a maintenance operations environment required. Demonstrated success in a Ryder role may be substituted for this requirement
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 1-3 years or more experience in a maintenance operations environment required. Demonstrated success in a Ryder role may be substituted for this requirement
• Maintenance and Technical experience in a shop environment required
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with a Shop Management System preferred
• Microsoft Office intermediate preferred

DOT Regulated

No

Job Category

Maintenance

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you're trusted to make an impact - while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

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Compensation Information

Thecompensationofferedtoa candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/ortype.Compensationranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range

$75,000

Maximum Pay Range

$78,000

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.