Field Manager (1757)

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions

89d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Fleet/Field Manager to join our growing team. This role involves leading a team of technicians within our fleet service programs, ensuring overall client support and managing maintenance processes that include maintenance, repair, and quality assurance. The Fleet/Field Manager will collaborate with Customers, Technicians, and Operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction, technician performance, safety, and billability.

Requirements

• 5-7 years’ experience leading Fleet Maintenance teams.
• 7+ years’ experience of fleet maintenance and repair as a heavy-duty technician.
• Experience with creating standardized operating procedures and streamlining processes.
• Ability to manage and influence operational and administrative processes in a high growth environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and continuously motivate highly effective teams.
• Specialized understanding of maintenance procedures and general knowledge of industry regulations (e.g. EPA, DOT, OSHA) to ensure compliance.
• Solid project management, resource planning, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in researching, interpreting, data management, and report generation.
• High degree of autonomy, yet team-oriented with ability to work cross-functionally within the organization.
• Proficiency with computers, including Google Docs and Fleet System software.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Manage technician hiring, training, coaching, performance management, discipline, and overtime authorization.
• Maintain an ongoing preventive/corrective maintenance program which sets the standard for service excellence.
• Review status reports including road calls, breakdowns, parts inventory, repairs, and safety performance.
• Provide hands-on maintenance assistance as needed.
• Ensure all maintenance-related data is available for input in the vehicle maintenance system.
• Establish maintenance-related training sessions that improve overall fleet condition and operational knowledge of drivers, mechanics, and shop personnel.
• Ensure efficient utilization, vehicle maintenance quality, and transportation to ready-lines.
• Report on fleet inventory/condition, including out of service listing, matched to asset list.
• Implement and monitor all fleet maintenance activities (e.g. Pre/Post pre-trip, safety lane, warranty recovery, tire standards, oil/lubricants, major component failure, and all new initiatives).
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend modifications and/or alternate vendors based on maintenance/costing information.
• Analyze service issues related to fleet maintenance and perform root cause analysis, recommending remediation methodologies and escalating as needed.
• Assist in the purchase of parts.
• Support efforts to create useful metrics and performance diagnostic reporting tools to support fleet quality trending and fleet maintenance performance.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $90-110K annually.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401K Match.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Strong values: family-owned, valuing employees, and a culture based on strong values.
• Opportunities for skill growth and ongoing training.
• Career advancement potential to Lead or Manager roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees