Manager, Fleet & Maintenance - East

Pilot Thomas Logistics; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Knoxville, TN, seeks an experienced Manager for Fleet & Maintenance. This full-time role involves overseeing departmental policies, equipment maintenance, and managing team performance. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of maintenance shop experience and a solid understanding of P&L management. This position offers benefits including medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance, emphasizing a commitment to safety and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of maintenance shop experience required.
• 3-5 years of management experience to include budget development.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial engines.
• Basic knowledge of mechanic shop functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and enforce company and department policies.
• Manage all aspects of departmental budget.
• Ensure truck files are maintained on site and up to date.

Skills

Maintenance shop experience

Management experience

P&L management knowledge

Industrial engines knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Manager, Fleet & Maintenance - East

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Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and enforce company and department policies.
• Manage the tracking and completion of all work performed on equipment in the maintenance software program.
• Responsible for final decisions regarding the hiring, mentoring, scheduling, performance reviews and discipline of employees in the shop.
• Manage the operational standards of all transportation equipment to ensure it is in good condition and meets safety standards.
• Manage and ensure that all preventive maintenance is done according to the schedules set forth by the Transportation Department.
• Manage the coordination between the shop, dispatch and operations to maintaining high level of preventative maintenance compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the facilitation of appropriate transportation related paperwork and fees with all State and Federal governmental agencies.
• Ensure truck files are maintained on site and up to date at all times.
• Manage the safety compliance of the shop and its team members to include weekly safety meetings are done to ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations, performing monthly safety walk through and audits.
• Manage the completion of equipment optimization through the use of the maintenance software which includes downtime reporting, PM compliance, regulatory compliance, licensing, гум✂, data entry and updates, fleet move reporting, daily status reporting of units, work pending compliance.
• Manage the efficient organization of daily work of all shop employees including hours, shifts, overtime, vacations, etc.
• Manage terminals assigned equipment needs to include unit counts, tank wagons, transports, pickups, trailers, etc; manage the equipment by disposing of obsolete or excess equipment and going through appropriate channels to obtain equipment when needed.
• Manage all warranty items to obtain highest warranty dollar possible.
• Manage all aspects of departmental budget.

Other Functions

• Special projects as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of maintenance shop experience required.
• 3-5 years of management experience to include budget development.
• Pro eztavior knowledge of P&L management.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial engines.
• Basic knowledge of mechanic shop functions.
• Knowledge of manufacturer warranty procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory management procedures for fleet maintenance.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

Working Conditions

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Requires working in an office and mechanic shop setting.
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 30 lbs. frequently), walking, bending, squatting, reaching frequently are required.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Oil and Gas, Truck Transportation, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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