Fleet Shop Manager — Uptime, Safety & Leadership

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings is seeking a Shop Manager to oversee the daily operations of the maintenance shop for our fleet and equipment in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will lead technicians, manage preventive maintenance, inspections, and downtime response while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include scheduling work orders, managing inventory and vendor relations, and coaching staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fleet, transportation, or industrial maintenance.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of diesel equipment, trailers, material handling equipment, or related assets.
• Working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day shop operations, including preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and breakdown response
• Ensure fleet and equipment readiness to support transportation, warehousing, and logistics operations
• Schedule and prioritize work orders to minimize downtime and maximize asset utilization
• Oversee inventory levels, parts procurement, and vendor relationships
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and support staff
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and enforce performance standards
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Promote a positive, safety‑focused, and accountable work culture

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Universal Logistics Holdings is seeking a Shop Manager to oversee the daily operations of the maintenance shop for our fleet and equipment in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will lead technicians, manage preventive maintenance, inspections, and downtime response while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include scheduling work orders, managing inventory and vendor relations, and coaching staff.