Team Lead - LPM

Padnos•Holland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for all rolling equipment - truck, trailer, and heavy equipment maintenance throughout PADNOS’s large diverse fleet. Main responsibilities will include leading a large team of skilled mechanics, implementation of lean practices in all shops, efficiency tracking of services/repairs, parts inventory management, analyzing fleet for maintenance and replacement needs. The goal of these responsibilities will result in increased team member competencies, a safe work environment, equipment availability and reliability. This individual must be a team player who actively participates by living our company values while prioritize the needs of our team members and actively coaches them to support personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Associate, Vocational or Technical Degree required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Logistics, Transportation, Business or related field.
Experience in fleet maintenance.
Proficiency with certain software programs.
Specific industry knowledge.
Ability to perform certain tasks such as lifting, standing or extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Leadership / Integrity
Lean Maintenance Practices
Technical Capacity
Business Acumen/Financial Literacy
Performance Management
Project Management
Communication Proficiency
Stress Management/Composure
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Problem Solving/Analysis
Presentation Skills

Responsibilities

Lead by example and develop a culture of flexibility and continuous learning.
Actively develop and maintain a “safety always” culture throughout the shops.
Maintain 100% participation in Safety Rules & Responsibilities.
Review, report and resolve all safety events (injuries, close calls, etc.).
Improve the engagement and morale of the team as measured by eNPS and other HR survey tools.
Drive a culture of accountability and excellence in safety, quality repairs and efficiency.
Improve quality and depth of team.
Leverage industry training partners to create a pipeline of talent and ensure PADNOS team members maintain leading skill sets (trade schools, Certification programs).
Create a strong culture of ownership and pride and be the team to which others want to belong.
Support LPT and Manufacturing in building a culture of continuous improvement.
Lead structured daily, weekly, monthly meeting rhythm to manage the team and communicate, including key performance indicators (KPIs).
Analyze fleet and heavy equipment to support capital acquisition of rolling equipment.
Utilize lean tools to increase capacity and reduce costs of rolling equipment assets (measure, establish baseline, improve).
Implement and leverage technology to track equipment efficiency and effectiveness.
Seek out new methods, workflows, equipment, and technologies to be ahead of the curve in maintenance capabilities.
Define and document leading practices to increase repeatability, availability, and reliability of equipment.
Utilize Lean practices to identify tools, equipment, and shop layouts to maximize efficiencies.
Justify new processing capabilities for efficient use of equipment by defining the right equipment for the job.
Support rapid fleet growth with internal and external maintenance solutions.