Regional Maintenance Manager

Circle K•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Regional Maintenance Manager supports operational Fleet Managers across multiple locations with routine and preventive maintenance of company-owned and leased equipment, ensuring maintenance meets company and Department of Transportation requirements. The role manages Maintenance Department financial requirements and oversees outside maintenance services, tire programs, parts inventory, warranties, and damaged-equipment claims. It also supports fuel-cost management and reporting, planned maintenance tracking, equipment uptime, technology utilization, vendor performance, equipment acquisition analysis, regulatory compliance, and the integrity of equipment records. The position drives continuous improvement through root-cause analysis, cost-saving initiatives, process improvements, action plans, and employee training and development. The manager must complete company development, safety, and compliance training, and mentor and train employees in DOT, OSHA, and FMCSA policies and procedures.

Requirements

Licensed Certified Mechanic with at least 8 years of hands-on heavy truck maintenance experience.
At least 5 years of management experience.
Strong maintenance knowledge of vehicle software systems.
Experience with People Net, TMT, or similar software.
Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
Strong knowledge of TMT or similar technology within a fleet maintenance division.
Experience with onboard camera systems such as Bendix, LYTX, or similar.
Excellent computer skills, including advanced-level Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Fuel trailer experience.
Ability to plan, execute, and launch new programs or campaigns.
Accurate and compliant.
Goal oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
International mindset and ability to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to manage and motivate many personnel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist operational Fleet Managers at multiple regional locations with routine and preventive maintenance of company-owned and leased equipment in accordance with company and DOT requirements.
Manage Maintenance Department financial requirements, including budgets.
Manage purchased outside maintenance services, the tire program, parts inventory, warranties, and damaged-equipment claims.
Assist Fleet Managers with fuel costs and report on fuel purchases by terminal, product, discounts, card usage, and purchase location.
Manage and ensure effective use of technology to monitor staff performance, increase warranty coverage, and meet OEM cost-per-mile targets.
Assist with and track planned maintenance for all regional units.
Secure vehicle uptime while minimizing downtime and stand time.
Investigate cost-saving opportunities through root-cause analysis, develop initiatives and ROI, and present findings to leadership for approval.
Monitor and manage third-party vendors, establish KPI metrics, and pursue quality, timely service and efficient pricing.
Assist with lease-versus-purchase equipment analysis, including tax and accounting implications, or provide data to support Finance Department analysis; understand how the analysis is performed.
Ensure equipment maintenance compliance with company safety requirements and DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and other government regulations.
Maintain the integrity of equipment files, records, licenses, inspections, warranties, and service agreements in accordance with company and DOT regulations.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation by improving processes, addressing performance, creating action plans, and ensuring employee and peer training and development.
Complete required company development, safety, and compliance training.
Mentor and train employees in DOT, OSHA, and FMCSA policies and procedures.