Field Manager (2017)

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions

5h•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fleet/Field Manager will be responsible for leading a team of technicians within our fleet service programs, overall client support and associated maintenance processes that include maintenance, repair and quality assurance. This manager will work in partnership with our Customers, Technicians and Operations teams to ensure overall customer satisfaction, technician performance, safety and billability. With over 8 years of experience in the industry, Kooner Fleet Management Solutions is recognized as one of the leading providers of fleet maintenance and repair services in the United States. Our commitment to providing efficient and reliable fleet management services ensures that our clients' trucks and trailers remain in top condition, allowing them to operate safely and meet high standards. As a family-owned business, we take pride in our work, our partnerships, and our dedicated team members.

Requirements

5-7 years’ experience leading Fleet Maintenance teams
7+ years’ experience of fleet maintenance and repair as a heavy-duty technician
Experienced with creating standardized operating procedures and streamlining processes
Must excel at managing and influencing the operational and administrative processes inherent 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 Kooner FMS organization.
Proficiency with computers, including Google Docs and Fleet System software.
High School diploma required

Responsibilities

Manages technician hiring, training, coaching, performance management, discipline, and overtime authorization
Maintains an ongoing preventive/corrective maintenance program which sets the standard for service excellence
Reviews status reports including road calls, breakdowns, parts inventory, repairs, and safety performance
Provides hands-on maintenance assistance as needed.
Assures all maintenance-related data is available for input in the vehicle maintenance system
Responsible for establishing maintenance related training sessions that improve overall fleet condition and operational knowledge of drivers, mechanics, and shop personnel
Ensuring efficient utilization, vehicle maintenance quality, and transportation to ready-lines.
Fleet inventory/condition reporting, including out of service listing, matched to asset list
Responsible for implementation/monitoring of 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 performs root cause analysis, recommends remediation methodologies and escalates as needed to address issues.
Assists in purchase of parts
Supports efforts to create useful metrics and performance (on-line/off-line) diagnostic reporting tools (e.g. machinery dynamics) to support fleet quality trending and fleet maintenance performance.