Maintenance Manager

Cheeseman Transport; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Health Insurance - $300 opt out per Mo

Job summary

Cheeseman Transport is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee three maintenance shop locations, guiding Shop Managers and technicians to deliver efficient, safe service. The role requires strong leadership and financial acumen to manage P&L, budgets, and vendor relationships while maintaining high-quality maintenance standards.

The position focuses on continuity across multiple Ohio locations (Ft. Recovery or Lewisburg) and emphasizes safety, training, and professional development for a

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-location maintenance or fleet management.
• Strong understanding of financial management and P&L oversight.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of three maintenance shop locations.
• Lead Shop Managers and technicians; provide coaching and support.
• Audit, review, and close work orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage P&L statements and budgets for shop operations.
• Build vendor relationships and ensure cost-effective outsourced services.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard qualified mechanics and technicians.

Skills

Maintenance management

Fleet management

P&L oversight

Team leadership

Budgeting

Vendor relations

Job description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple maintenance shop operations, ensuring efficient performance, financial accountability, and high-quality service delivery. This role manages shop personnel, equipment, vendor relationships, and customer interactions while driving operational excellence and technician development.

Cheeseman Transport is a family-oriented transportation company known for safely moving freight with unusual characteristics. We provide LTL, Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, and Warehousing services for businesses throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Our culture is built on four core values: Family First, Safety, Flexibility, and Sustainability. We invest in our people through reliable equipment, strong benefits, and a work environment where employees are respected and supported. Many of our team members build long-term careers here because we focus on safety, consistency, and doing the right thing for our drivers, mechanics, handlers, and office staff. Our goal is simple: create business relationships that are safe, enjoyable, and rewarding for everyone we work with.

Pay: Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Location: Ft. Recovery, OH or Lewisburg, OH

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of three maintenance shop locations
• Provide leadership and support to Shop Managers and technicians
• Fill in for Shop Managers during vacations or absences to ensure continuity
• Coordinate vacation coverage planning across all shop locations
• Audit, review, and close work orders for accuracy and completeness
• Manage and maintain profit and loss (P&L) statements for all shop operations
• Oversee timesheet approvals and employee time-off requests
• Develop equipment needs projections and budget planning
• Facilitate the sale of surplus or retired equipment
• Interview, hire, and onboard qualified mechanics and technicians
• Administer disciplinary actions and terminations as needed
• Support Shop Managers in performance management and employee relations
• Develop and implement technician training programs
• Plan and coordinate ongoing education and skill development
• Identify gaps in technical skills and ensure training aligns with operational needs
• Purchase and manage shop tools, equipment, and supplies
• Ensure all locations are properly equipped to operate efficiently
• Maintain accurate inventory and lifecycle management of tools and assets
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of outsourced services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance or fleet management, preferably across multiple locations
• Strong understanding of financial management, including P&L oversight
• Experience managing teams, including hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, shop operations, and safety practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and locations effectively

• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Health Insurance - $300 opt out per Month