As a Regional Manager of Fleet Maintenance you are accountable for effectively supporting seven (7) terminal locations within six (6) states in the Northeast. This leader will need to be able to multi-task in a demanding environment and motivate team members to meet the daily expectations, while promoting the company’s Core Values. In addition, this position will coach and mentor employees, manage employees, and partner with vendors to establish a more efficient maintenance program. The Regional Manager position will travel weekly to all outlying terminals/shops to evaluate and assess the situations.
A family-owned business since 1924, A. Duie Pyle provides a range of integrated transportation and distribution solutions throughout the Northeast. Supported by our vast network of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) service centers, warehouse facilities, and dedicated locations, we have the ability to offer flexible and seamless integrated solutions tailored to our customer’s needs.
Simply put, when it comes to integrated supply chain solutions, Pyle People Deliver. Our promise is to provide outstanding service as it remains to be our first and foremost mission.
Position Summary:
As a Regional Manager of Fleet Maintenance you are accountable for effectively supporting seven terminal locations within six states in the Northeast. This leader will need to be able to multi-task in a demanding environment and motivate team members to meet the daily expectations, while promoting the Company’s Core Values. In addition, this position will coach and mentor employees, manage employees, and partner with vendors to establish a more efficient maintenance program. The Regional Manager position will travel weekly to all outlying terminals/shops to evaluate and assess the situations.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Troubleshooting and evaluating best practices for equipment repairs, out of service units, break downs and part procurement
- Performing regular shop audits for conformance with standards for safety, cleanliness, appearance and need of repair or maintenance, and directs corrective measures required to meet standards
- Executing internal audits on work orders, part inventories and productivity
- Conducting equipment audits to ensure Safety and DOT regulations are followed
- Working with OE Reps on vendor related repairs and with warranty/policy claims
- Hiring and managing employees within the region, along with all wage adjustments and yearly evaluations
- Compiling a daily list of OOS units, evaluating down time and investigating any part delays
- Mentoring and helping train any new hire additions to the maintenance team on policy and procedures
- Auditing weekly productivity reports and gives guidance where needed
- Communicating with Terminal Management on any/all equipment related issues
- Performing equipment evaluation for possible decommission of assets
- Monitoring vendor repairs for compliance with repair guidelines
- Examining and approving all vendor related invoices with in the region adding commercial charges and invoices into the Fleet Maintenance Software
To be qualified for this position, you must possess the following:
- Minimum 5 years' managerial experience in a fleet maintenance environment
- Strong knowledge of Class 8 tractor and trailer maintenance and DOT/OSHA guidelines
- Management experience; proven success developing future leaders
- Familiar with the systems relative to today’s heavy-duty equipment
- Must possess the skills to manage remotely ensuring expectations are clearly communicated
- Strong computer skills and proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Must be able to multi-task
- Excellent written and strong oral communication skills
- CDL/State Inspection a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
