Maintenance Regional Director

URS Midwest Inc•Plymouth, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

United Road is the largest finished vehicle logistics company in North America. We move new and used vehicles for OEMs, dealerships, auctions, and fleet operators across the continent. We do it through company drivers, owner-operators, and thousands of third-party carriers in our Haully network. Our pillars are simple: Expertise, Partnership, and being Ever-Present for our customers and carriers. This role lives the Partnership pillar every day. The Regional Director of Maintenance is responsible for the cost effective preventative maintenance and repairs of all equipment assigned to the region. This person will provide leadership to the maintenance team and ensure the fleet runs safely and effectively while meeting all operation goals. The Regional Director of Maintenance is responsible for executing annual Maintenance department goals in alignment with corporate financial and operational goals.

Requirements

Leadership and people management skills
Ability to work with effectively with peers to correct deficiencies and improve processes
Ability to solve problems, exercise good judgement and think quickly under pressure in a variety of situations
Effective oral and written communication skills, highly organized with attention to detail and process
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure to meet deadlines utilizing poise, tact and diplomacy
Proficiency in web-based programs (TMT, OVISS, OE diagnostic software etc.)
Proficient use of Microsoft Office
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which fosters good work ethic and culture to ensure the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
College degree preferred, or at least 5-7 years of practical heavy equipment repair experience
Five years of management experience in the heavy truck repair industry
Some travel required to terminals and vendor locations as needed

Responsibilities

Ensure proper staffing of all maintenance shops in the region
Direct the duties and actions of shop management personnel
Confirms that inventory parts are purchased cost effectively and that proper inventory tracking processes are in place throughout his region
Oversees all aspects of maintenance preventive care, emergency repairs and major repairs for fleet; May manage multiple shop locations
Ensure all preventative maintenance interval inspections and open campaigns are completed on a timely basis
Meet corporate CSA metric goals through constant monitoring of vehicle CSA performance on all assigned equipment and implement process improvement as needed
Reduce equipment breakdown by confirming preventative maintenance and repairs are performed effectively during scheduled services to eliminate unscheduled repairs
Effectively communicate with , terminal managers, shop personnel, fleet support, professional car haulers and vendors to receive and give daily status updates on down equipment
Manages, directs, and evaluates staff size; reviews and evaluates employee concerns and problems; provides staff with ongoing guidance, direction, and feedback to ensure a productive, professional, and motivated team that make cost effective repairs
Responsible for region and divisional maintenance budget; meet or exceed divisional and region CPM goals
Responsible for process improvements that take cost out of operations and provide leadership and follow-up to assure programs are implemented