Manager, Fleet Operations, Area

gategroup • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Manager, Fleet Operations, Area is responsible for managing Regional Garage maintenance operations to ensure they are safely operated, properly equipped, and cost effective. The role works with unit management to plan scheduled preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, and repairs. It oversees fleet maintenance operations across an assigned area, including company mechanics, outside vendors, vehicle inspections, parts and inventory, regulatory compliance, costs, and maintenance administration. The position may require travel as needed and availability 24/7 for maintenance issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Vehicle/GSE school degree.
• At least 5 years of experience working with fleet operations, maintenance, or administration in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong background in all types of vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to manage large volumes of information in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a staff of mechanics.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with standard Microsoft applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Availability 24/7 for maintenance issues that may arise.
• Ability to travel when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Additional degrees or experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with regional units and their transportation departments.
• Evaluate unit fleets, document maintenance problems, and communicate findings to management.
• Supervise, train, and support truck mechanics, including assisting during emergencies or when necessary.
• Oversee major stock orders and assist with regular parts ordering.
• Identify spare vehicles and coordinate their efficient use.
• Develop training programs for company mechanics using vendor-provided materials and training aids.
• Assist Fleet Managers in developing vehicle maintenance contracts and programs for non-owned garages.
• Review and physically inspect vehicles in the assigned area.
• Review and evaluate the quality and pricing of work performed by outside vendors.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in maintenance facilities and maintain safe and environmentally appropriate working conditions.
• Monitor and approve vendor invoices.
• Help locate hard-to-find parts for other units.
• Assist with warranty recovery, including new vehicle equipment warranties, and obtain refunds for eligible parts and labor costs.
• Participate in month-end inventories.
• Ensure Gate Gourmet policies and procedures are followed and required reports are distributed accurately and on time.
• Interview outside mechanics to assess competency, work quality, and price.
• Identify and track area costs; evaluate units for maintenance agreement requirements.
• Assist with equipment transfers between units and the sale of company-owned vehicles.
• Identify high-cost equipment items and help management budget for them.
• Evaluate work orders and purchases, and check repair and preventative maintenance quality to ensure efficient, economical operations.
• Authorize vehicle repairs over $500 in advance.
• Perform annual employee evaluations.
• Perform emergency vehicle maintenance when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED