Supply Chain Manager

Avis Budget Group International; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fleet Maintenance and Damage Manager to oversee fleet services, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and profitability. This role involves developing operating plans, managing team performance, and coordinating vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, exceptional organizational skills, and a proven track record in management within the automotive or rental car sectors. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a culture of excellence and safety in a role that requires a hands-on approach and regular on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years management experience in rental car or automotive service industries.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet services, including maintenance and damage repair.
• Manage team performance based on key performance indicators.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and ensure service levels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Talent management

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation expertise

Education

High school diploma

2-4 year college degree

Job description

Fleet Maintenance and Damage Manager

Major Responsibility: Responsible for the overall performance of the fleet services function with respect to servicing, vehicle damage repair, and in-fleeting/de-fleeting of rental vehicles to maximize fleet utilization and profitability for the City/District.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Develop, implement, and communicate operating plans to maximize fleet utilization according to business and company guidelines, overseeing maintenance, repair, and reconditioning of fleet vehicles, including activities related to in-fleeting new and used vehicles into the rental fleet and de-fleeting vehicles for sale, auction, or other channels.
2. Manage team performance by setting, communicating, monitoring, and updating goals based on key performance indicators such as technician productivity, out-of-service percentage, overdue idle cars, vendor cycle time, days to deletion, and venue quality grades.
3. Forecast, budget, and manage financial drivers including S&W per day, warranty recovery, estimate costs, and deletion costs.
4. Coordinate automotive damage appraisals, repairs, and all related activities, including documentation and parts procurement.
5. Oversee vendor relationships and workload assignments, ensuring service levels and policies are followed.
6. At busing locations, oversee the repair and maintenance of all buses.
7. Collaborate with Fleet owners, District/City Managers, and external partners to prioritize workloads aligned with business objectives.
8. Manage all aspects of employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, training, recognition, and performance management, fostering a high-performance culture.
9. Handle employee relations and ensure adherence to HR policies, partnering with HR Business Partners as needed.
10. Ensure a safe work environment by following safety policies and practices.

Key Experiences, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Financial acumen and forecasting abilities
• Talent management and delegation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Investigation and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation and vendor management expertise

Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; 2-4 year college degree preferred or equivalent education, training, or experience
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in related fields such as rental car, automotive shop, or service industries
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, nights, or weekends as needed
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and oversee multiple work areas
• Position requires regular on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely

Santa Ana, California, United States of America