Shop Manager
About The Position
The Shop Manager provides direction to maintenance shop facilities within an assigned region and oversees assigned shops to ensure appropriate staffing, budget compliance, safety, equipment, training, certifications, and regulatory compliance. The role leads and supervises shop employees and supervisors, makes repair decisions, coordinates outsourced equipment estimates and bids, and negotiates with local vendors. The Shop Manager also oversees customer-site tire inflation and safety-check schedules and trailer maintenance, reviews maintenance performance and standard operating procedures, and supports cost-reduction efforts and organizational objectives. The position requires heavy-duty vehicle maintenance experience and previous shop leadership experience.
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 experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
- For specific locations only: bilingual English and Spanish verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Vendor negotiation experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction to all shop maintenance facilities within the assigned region.
- Oversee assigned maintenance shops, ensuring appropriate staffing, operation within budget constraints, and compliance with safety requirements.
- Ensure shop buildings and yards are appropriately equipped with tools and safety equipment.
- Ensure assigned employees complete safety-program training and obtain necessary certifications.
- Ensure shops meet state and federal regulations, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
- Lead the maintenance shop and provide daily supervision of shop supervisors, lead persons, and shop employees.
- Monitor purchases and take corrective action when they 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 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 standard operating procedure programs and policies to ensure shops receive appropriate support.
- Proactively assist others in achieving organizational objectives.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
