SR Area Shop Manager

LOGISTICS INSIGHT CORP.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, seeks a Shop Manager to oversee daily maintenance operations for our fleet and equipment. You will lead technicians, ensure safety, maintain regulatory compliance, and support uptime across logistics services.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, scheduling, inventory control, vendor management, and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fleet, transportation, or industrial maintenance.
• 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

• Oversee shop operations, 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.
• Manage shop budgets, labor costs, overtime, and maintenance spend.
• Track KPIs such as cost per mile/hour, productivity, and equipment availability.
• Prepare reports related to maintenance performance and compliance.
• Approve invoices, timecards, and maintenance documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with Operations, Dispatch, Safety, and Corporate Maintenance teams.
• Support company initiatives, new equipment rollouts, and system implementations.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team!

Position Summary

The Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance shop supporting Universal Logistics Holdings’ fleet and operational equipment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost‑effective maintenance practices while leading technicians, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting operational uptime across logistics and transportation services.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Maintenance
  • 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
• Leadership & People Management
  • 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
• Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, EPA, and company safety standards
  • Conduct and document inspections, audits, and maintenance records
  • Enforce safety protocols, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards
  • Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Financial & Administrative Management
  • Manage shop budgets, labor costs, overtime, and maintenance spend
  • Track KPIs such as cost per mile/hour, productivity, and equipment availability
  • Prepare reports related to maintenance performance and compliance
  • Approve invoices, timecards, and maintenance documentation
• Continuous Improvement & Coordination
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
  • Collaborate with Operations, Dispatch, Safety, and Corporate Maintenance teams
  • Support company initiatives, new equipment rollouts, and system implementations

Qualifications Required

• 5+ years of experience in fleet, transportation, or industrial maintenance
• 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

Why Universal Logistics Holdings

Industry leader in customized logistics solutions Stable, growing organization with national reach Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for career advancement within operations and leadership Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.