Shop Manager

Knight Transportation•Las Vegas, NV

17d

About The Position

The Shop Manager provides direction to all shop maintenance facilities within an assigned region and oversees assigned maintenance shops to ensure they are appropriately staffed, operate within budget constraints, and meet safety requirements. The role leads and supervises shop supervisors, lead persons, and shop employees, and ensures facilities have appropriate tools and safety equipment and that employees complete required safety training and certifications. The Shop Manager ensures compliance with state and federal government regulations, including EPA and OSHA requirements, monitors purchases for compliance with company policies, and determines repair solutions for equipment. The role also leads outsourced-equipment accident estimates and bids; negotiates with local vendors; ensures customer locations follow written schedules for tire inflation and safety checks; and oversees customer-site trailer maintenance. The manager works with other departments to measure maintenance performance, recommend corrective actions, support cost-reduction programs, and review shop procedures and policies.

Requirements

At least 4 years of heavy-duty vehicle maintenance experience.
Previous shop leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft suite.
For specific locations only: bilingual English and Spanish verbal and written communication skills.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Vendor negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direction to all shop maintenance facilities within the assigned region.
Oversee assigned maintenance shops to ensure appropriate staffing, budget compliance, and safety compliance.
Ensure shop buildings and yards have appropriate tools and safety equipment.
Ensure employees complete required safety-program training and obtain certifications where necessary.
Ensure shops comply with state and federal regulations, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
Lead the maintenance shop and provide daily supervision to shop supervisors, lead persons, and shop employees.
Monitor purchases and take corrective action when purchases do not comply with company policies and procedures.
Determine the best repair solutions for equipment in assigned shops.
Lead accident estimates and bids for equipment outsourced from the manager’s location.
Negotiate with local vendors for uniforms, trash, hazardous-material disposal, chemical supplies, and related needs.
Ensure assigned customer locations have written schedules for tire inflation and safety checks.
Lead customer-site trailer maintenance and provide feedback on customer-site programs.
Work with other departments to measure maintenance performance and recommend corrective actions based on findings.
Participate in field maintenance cost-reduction programs and work effectively with company and departmental personnel.
Conduct or coordinate reviews of SOP programs and policies to ensure appropriate support is provided to the shop.
Proactively assist others in achieving organizational objectives.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
401(k).
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Supplemental insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off.
Employee stock purchase plan.