Senior Manager, Regional Fleet Maintenance

XPO Logistics•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Travel to and monitor multiple shops for efficiency, safety, financial controls and maintenance compliance Review repair quality of work by XPO employees to reduce breakdowns and increase equipment uptime Work with and guide shop managers to meet KPIs Inspect equipment at non-shop locations for proper vendor PMs and repairs Inspect maintenance records for all company-owned equipment at both shop and non-shop locations for DOT compliance (8300's, PM and FAI forms uploaded to M5, etc.) Monitor Service Centers for proper, timely and cost-effective maintenance practices including proper pre and post-trip inspections by DSRs Observe, mentor, develop and review the performance and progress of mechanics and all hourly shop personnel. Ensure SRTs are met, and Indirect and Direct labor goals are met Minimize the time that equipment is out of service Reduce OSR cost by scheduling more work to XPO shops for completion Know and comply with pertinent DOT regulations (FAI compliance 8300 compliance, etc.) Screen repair vendors and ensure they follow XPO repair policies and expectations Train and coach hourly and management personnel in proper maintenance procedures Safely walk and stand for extended periods in various locations that may be outside Lift objects of various shapes, sizes & weights (50lbs. frequently and greater than 75lbs. occasionally) Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties

Requirements

5 years of maintenance and transportation management or equivalent military experience
Knowledge of heavy-truck or automotive mechanical and electrical systems
Experience managing fleet maintenance programs
Excellent time management skills
Able to travel at least 50%
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organize and effectively present information

Responsibilities

Travel to and monitor multiple shops for efficiency, safety, financial controls and maintenance compliance
Review repair quality of work by XPO employees to reduce breakdowns and increase equipment uptime
Work with and guide shop managers to meet KPIs
Inspect equipment at non-shop locations for proper vendor PMs and repairs
Inspect maintenance records for all company-owned equipment at both shop and non-shop locations for DOT compliance (8300's, PM and FAI forms uploaded to M5, etc.)
Monitor Service Centers for proper, timely and cost-effective maintenance practices including proper pre and post-trip inspections by DSRs
Observe, mentor, develop and review the performance and progress of mechanics and all hourly shop personnel. Ensure SRTs are met, and Indirect and Direct labor goals are met
Minimize the time that equipment is out of service
Reduce OSR cost by scheduling more work to XPO shops for completion
Know and comply with pertinent DOT regulations (FAI compliance 8300 compliance, etc.)
Screen repair vendors and ensure they follow XPO repair policies and expectations
Train and coach hourly and management personnel in proper maintenance procedures
Safely walk and stand for extended periods in various locations that may be outside
Lift objects of various shapes, sizes & weights (50lbs. frequently and greater than 75lbs. occasionally)
Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties