Fleet Equipment Manager
About The Position
The Equipment Manager is responsible for ensuring all company vehicles, operating and production equipment are managed and maintained in a safe and efficient operational manner. Job Description Fleet Equipment Manager Location: Northwood, OH Type: Full-Time | Onsite Salary: $75,000 annually + up to $12,000 bonus potential Why This Role Matters This is a critical and urgent opening due to a promotion following retirement. We need a strategic, innovative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork. If you have diesel mechanic experience and want to make an immediate impact, this is your opportunity.
Requirements
- 2-year degree or comparable experience
- Diesel mechanic experience required
- Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinker with innovative mindset
- Working knowledge of industrial equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, scissor lifts)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Safety-first mindset
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3–5 years in a similar role
- Mechanical troubleshooting abilities
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement best-practice SOPs for equipment and vehicle maintenance to ensure top-quality performance.
- Review scopes of work and specifications for major equipment-related procurements.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, track compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
- Manage and track fleet and equipment inventory.
- Report damaged equipment, communicate with vendors for repairs, and review invoices.
- Ensure compliance with daily inspection processes.
- Lead short- and long-term planning for fleet and equipment maintenance operations.
- Educate employees on equipment management and train on new processes.
- Meet all Equipment Control objectives, projects, and deadlines.
- Support and comply with all health, safety, quality, and Lean initiatives.
- Work directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Voluntary Wellness Programs
- 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
