Maintenance Regional Director

Urs Midwest Inc; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar-out-of-pocket medical plan

Telehealth

Wellness discounts

Employee assistance program

401(k) with company match

PTO / Paid holidays

Job summary

United Road is seeking a Regional Director of Maintenance in Plymouth, MI to lead cost-effective preventive maintenance and repairs across the region, ensuring safety and reliability of our fleet. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, vendor liaison, and the ability to drive process improvements while meeting corporate objectives and CSA targets.

Travel to terminals and vendor locations will be required.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience.
• 5-7 years of heavy equipment repair experience.
• Management experience in heavy truck repair.
• Willingness to travel to terminals and vendor locations as needed.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff and equip regional maintenance shops ensuring coverage and staffing.
• Direct shop management personnel and oversee operations.
• Ensure cost-effective purchasing and tracking of inventory parts.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and major repairs across the region.
• Monitor CSA metrics and implement process improvements to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Communication

Detail orientation

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

TMT OVISS OE diagnostic software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About United RoadUnited Road is the largest finished vehicle logistics company in North America. We move new and used vehicles for OEMs, dealerships, auctions, and fleet operators across the continent. We do it through company drivers, owner-operators, and thousands of third-party carriers in our Haully network.Our pillars are simple: Expertise, Partnership, and being Ever-Present for our customers and carriers. This role lives the Partnership pillar every day.Regional Maintenance DirectorThe Regional Director of Maintenance is responsible for the cost effective preventative maintenance and repairs of all equipment assigned to the region. This person will provide leadership to the maintenance team and ensure the fleet runs safely and effectively while meeting all operation goals. The Regional Director of Maintenance is responsible for executing annual Maintenance department goals in alignment with corporate financial and operational goals.Job DutiesEnsure proper staffing of all maintenance shops in the regionDirect the duties and actions of shop management personnelConfirms that inventory parts are purchased cost effectively and that proper inventory tracking processes are in place throughout his regionOversees all aspects of maintenance preventive care, emergency repairs and major repairs for fleet; May manage multiple shop locationsEnsure all preventative maintenance interval inspections and open campaigns are completed on a timely basisMeet corporate CSA metric goals through constant monitoring of vehicle CSA performance on all assigned equipment and implement process improvement as neededReduce equipment breakdown by confirming preventative maintenance and repairs are performed effectively during scheduled services to eliminate unscheduled repairsEffectively communicate with , terminal managers, shop personnel, fleet support, professional car haulers and vendors to receive and give daily status updates on down equipmentManages, directs, and evaluates staff size; reviews and evaluates employee concerns and problems; provides staff with ongoing guidance, direction, and feedback to ensure a productive, professional, and motivated team that make cost effective repairsResponsible for region and divisional maintenance budget; meet or exceed divisional and region CPM goalsResponsible for process improvements that take cost out of operations and provide leadership and follow-up to assure programs are implementedSkills RequiredLeadership and people management skillsAbility to work with effectively with peers to correct deficiencies and improve processesAbility to solve problems, exercise good judgement and think quickly under pressure in a variety of situationsEffective oral and written communication skills, highly organized with attention to detail and processAbility to succeed in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure to meet deadlines utilizing poise, tact and diplomacyProficiency in web-based programs (TMT, OVISS, OE diagnostic software etc.)Proficient use of Microsoft OfficeMaintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which fosters good work ethic and culture to ensure the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.QualificationsCollege degree preferred, or at least 5-7 years of practical heavy equipment repair experienceFive years of management experience in the heavy truck repair industrySome travel required to terminals and vendor locations as neededLocation: Plymouth, MI (this is not a hybrid role)United Road is proud to offer our full-time employees best-in-class benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to generous retirement savings options and paid time off, we provide a benefits package that goes beyond the basics. We also offer unique perks like a zero-dollar-out-of-paycheck medical plan, telehealth, wellness discounts, and employee assistance resources, ensuring that our team is fully supported both at work and in life. These benefits reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent while helping employees thrive every day.Health & WellnessBCBS PPO Medical with TelehealthDelta DentalNVA VisionCompany Paid Life and AD&DSupplemental LifeDependent LifeShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)New Vehicle Supplier DiscountsFinancial Benefits401(k) with Company MatchWork-Life BalancePTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Jury, Bereavement)6 Paid Holidays