Fleet Shop Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Greeley, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k & HSA benefits

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Shop Supervisor to directly lead a DFA maintenance shop in the Mountain Area East.

You will supervise mechanics, plan preventative and corrective maintenance, manage costs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on DFA-owned equipment. Candidates should have diesel/heavy equipment repair experience, a strong focus on safety, and the ability to coach staff while coordinating with HR and location management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of diesel engine/heavy equipment repair experience or 3 years with a technical degree.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• ASE T Master Certified preferred.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute daily/weekly shop plans; supervise mechanics for safe, timely repairs.
• Monitor labor, supplies, and budget; oversee shop inventory within budget.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive customer satisfaction.
• Review DVIRs; ensure proper paperwork, parts usage and custody.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures per policy, OSHA and DOT.
• Perform annual performance reviews and coach staff.
• Collaborate with HR to hire, train, and develop workforce.
• Inspect repairs to ensure compliance with safety and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of diesel engines, emissions, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Support environmental, safety and OSHA/DOT reporting.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Safety compliance

Budget & cost control

Vendor relations

Communication

English proficiency

Root-cause analysis

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree (diesel/heavy equipment)

ASE T Master Certified

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

CAFM certifications (Financial Systems / Risk / Info Management)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Company computer systems

Job description

General Purpose:

Direct day-to-day operations of a DFA maintenance shop in the Mountain Area (MA) East providing preventative and corrective maintenance for DFA-owned equipment. Provide maintenance employees direction that allows them to carry out all programs and policies of DFA. Is responsible for planning, scheduling, and documenting repair work to ensure that all work is done in a safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Hiring pay range:

$85k - $90k, depending on experience- bonus eligible.

Benefit details:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, short term disability, 401k and flex spending/HSA benefits.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and execute the daily/weekly plan for all assigned shop locations accomplishing preventative maintenance and set or reevaluate priorities depending on location needs. Provide direction to mechanics to ensure that the fleet is repaired and maintained in a safe, efficient, and timely manner with the highest quality
• Supervise the financial status of their assigned location and monitor and control labor, supplies, and cost. Oversee shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases are within budget. Review and approve expenses that are within scope of approval level; refer larger expenses or major repairs to manager as appropriate
• Monitor operational performance and efficiency; assist in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities
• Review DVIR’s and communicate service needs to Location Managers or Driver Supervisors. Ensure proper chain of custody is followed by shop staff for daily paperwork, work orders, and parts usage utilizing RTA and other computer programs
• Manage adherence to safety procedures and policies established by company policy, OSHA, and DOT laws
• Complete annual performance reviews for assigned employees
• Work with HR Manager to coach, counsel, and discipline employees; interview and hire new employees; and identify training needs to continually develop and improve the workforce
• Perform inspections of internal and outside repairs to ensure all work was properly completed in accordance with company’s safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations; follow up where appropriate
• Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on heavy equipment and vehicles used by the Company, both onsite and on the road
• Assist in routine environmental, safety, OSHA, and DOT compliance and reporting for assigned location
• Create employee schedules, approve timecards/ time off requests, and work with HR to resolve any payroll issues
• Actively promote a safety culture by adherence to safety procedures and established company policy regarding Work with Safety and Environmental Manager on investigations and corrective actions as a result of injuries/accidents, audits, or employee concerns
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local and national vendors to ensure best pricing and quality Work
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. with 5 years of experience in the diesel engine, heavy equipment repair industry – or- a Technical Degree with 3 years of experience in the diesel engine heavy equipment repair
• Certification and/or License –
• Valid state driver’s license
• ASE T Master Certified, preferred
• Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM) Financial Systems, CAFM Risk Management and CAFM Information Management or experience with/knowledge of similar technology, preferred
• Commercial Driver’s License, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work a schedule or be available to support a 24/7 operation
• Thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulation
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to perform root-cause problem solving
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to demonstrate strong customer service orientation
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
• Able to collaborate and encourage employee engagement
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism (i.e., conflict resolution skills)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans