Automotive Fleet Supervisor

UPS • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing and maintaining a safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient fleet of vehicles, including ground support equipment and on‑road vehicles. The position ensures the proper use, care, and stewardship of all physical assets, proactively mitigating equipment failures, controlling operating costs, and optimizing fleet performance. Responsibilities include managing external vendor relationships, collaborating closely with automotive mechanics and internal stakeholders, conducting routine equipment and facility audits, and ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance standards. The position continuously monitors fleet maintenance activities, analyzes cost drivers and performance trends, tracks key expense indicators, and develops and implements cost‑reduction initiatives. This role also provides direct supervision and leadership to department mechanics, ensuring operational excellence and accountability.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive supervisory and managerial experience within the automotive fleet industry – preferred
• Must reside within the geographical area of the job - relocation not offered
• Must be flexible to work different shifts - based on business needs
• Must be flexible to travel (locally) between facilities - based on business needs
• Knowledge of mechanical fundamentals, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to vehicle or aircraft fleet operation
• Ability to manage equipment repair and oversee the correction of problems with tools, machinery, and other standard technical equipment
• Ability to manage inspections, physical assets, and working relationships with vendors
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Responsibilities

• Schedules preventative maintenance inspections and reviews the results, monitors repairs, and performs vehicle audits to ensure mechanics adheres to safety, regulatory and appearance standards.
• Analyzes equipment or vehicle system failures to determine root causes and resolve problems, and plans and coordinates equipment repairs with internal and external groups.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels (e.g., parts, tires, etc.) to support business processes.
• Adheres to purchasing limits, expense approval procedures, and equipment disposal guidelines to remain within cost plan.
• Reviews and approvals of automotive expenses.
• Determines employee training need to produce continuous development plans.
• Conducts performance evaluations and resolves individual and group performance issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed