Region Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Rumpke Careers•Covington, KY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people. When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team! Region Vehicle Maintenance Managers provide strategic oversight of vehicle and container maintenance operations across multiple locations, ensuring a safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet enterprise-wide. This position leads and develops the region's Maintenance Managers and their teams, driving performance standards that prioritize safety, quality, and productivity. Region Vehicle Maintenance Managers also own end-to-end accountability for container maintenance and inventory management across the region. Through talent development, coaching, and performance management of Maintenance Managers, this role ensures consistent operational excellence and regulatory compliance across the entire fleet network.

Requirements

Communicates clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization
Highly organized and detail-oriented, managing multiple priorities and projects without losing sight of accuracy or deadlines
Strong planning and organizational skills that enable effective delegation and execution across the department
Ability to work effectively both independently and in leading cross-functional teams, driving accountability and results across the department
Ability to meet deadlines and ensure assignments and deliverables are completed within established timeframes, holding team members to the same standard
Ability to analyze trends and data to proactively identify improvement opportunities, translating insights into actionable strategies that drive operational performance
5 years of industry experience managing multiple locations
Computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft applications (Word & Excel); and SAP software preferred
Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred
SAP software preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Maintenance Managers across multiple locations, ensuring effective workforce planning, budgeted payroll and DOT hour compliance, and consistent management of attendance, vacation, and leave scheduling
Drive operational excellence through quarterly audits of preventive maintenance, road calls, warranty recovery, and parts inventory management at each location
Ensure all maintenance operations meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards, maintaining full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as company policy across every site
Build maintenance department capability by guiding managers on hiring, training, work assignment, performance management, and staffing within budgeted hours
Serve as the key liaison to Regional and Area leadership, providing regular visibility into fleet, container, and equipment status across the territory
Own maintenance financial performance, partnering with location managers to meet budgeted costs across internal and external repairs, personnel, purchasing, inventory, and maintenance metric trends
Maintain fleet-wide DOT compliance through consistent oversight of vehicle inspections and repairs
Ensure garage operations across all locations run efficiently, with full accountability for procedures and timely completion of assigned responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned