Senior Manager - Equipment

Paper Transport•De Pere, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager – Equipment is responsible for leading the equipment management function, including oversight of a team of Equipment Managers, administration of the maintenance budget, and ensuring fleet assets are effectively aligned with business needs. This role is responsible for executing comprehensive equipment maintenance, asset management, and procurement strategies that support operational efficiency, safety, and cost control. This position plays a key strategic role by providing data-driven recommendations to improve fleet performance and lifecycle management. Success will be measured through key performance indicators including equipment availability, utilization, safety performance, and total operating cost. This role is based at the Corporate Office with occasional travel to off-site locations as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in maintenance operations, fleet management, and/or procurement
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams in a dynamic operational environment
Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead change management initiatives
Ability to evaluate complex or conflicting information and make sound business decisions
Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on key objectives
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage all organizational levels, from front-line employees to senior leadership
Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable business results
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Effective communication across all levels of the organization
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Self-motivated with a high level of accountability
Ability to build effective teams and foster collaboration
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Strong computer proficiency and ability to leverage systems/data for decision-making

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Equipment Managers to ensure high performance and accountability.
Oversee fleet asset management, including utilization, lifecycle planning, and optimization strategies.
Own, monitor, and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) for equipment availability, utilization, safety, and maintenance cost, ensuring targets are consistently achieved and clearly communicated across the team.
Manage departmental budgets, including maintenance spend, invoicing, and cost control initiatives.
Review and approve repair orders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with standards.
Ensure compliance with preventative maintenance programs and applicable regulatory requirements (including FHWA standards, as applicable).
Establish and maintain standardized system-wide repair guidelines and decision frameworks.
Partner with Operations, Safety, and HR to support cross-functional initiatives and business priorities.
Manage equipment in-service and out-of-service decisions based on operational demand and asset condition.
Oversee both internal maintenance operations and external vendor/service provider relationships.
Evaluate equipment specifications and provide recommendations for procurement, replacement, and standardization