Fleet-Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary :

This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with maintaining the fleet maintenance department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; supervising the company shop and shop personnel for the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of the fleet, ensuring safety and security of the shop and fleet, and providing general supervision and direction to shop staff if applicable. The position is also responsible for administrative duties including parts procurement, inventory management, asset tracking and cost control through maintenance systems

Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervises the daily work and safety of associates engaged in fleet maintenance and repair. Prepares work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed.

Oversees labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.

Aid with oversight of a fleet services budget to include a review of past year income and expenses; adjusts and administers all fleet service purchases including parts, tools and office supplies.

Assist with budgets and contracts between third party vendor services to ensure efficient operations.

Review fleet maintenance functions and various operational and expense reporting.

Administers the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the fleet maintenance department.

Stay current with technical manuals, literature and technical advancements of the trade as it pertains to company-owned vehicles.

Conducts audit daily to ensure all required documentation is accurately completed (including all work orders, breakdowns, preventative maintenance logs, pre / post-trip inspections, certifications) and that items are installed correctly with a minimum potential for loss.

Assist with ensuring the proper scheduling of truck maintenance and repairs; along with compliance of all company programs, including preventative maintenance and inspection of vehicles, non-scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, repair, rebuild and overhaul of vehicles.

Help with ensuring proper licensing of fleet vehicles and annual vehicle / trailer inspections.

Coordinates required processes and repairs with proper departments as necessary.

Supervises parts inventory and issues required purchase orders based on anticipated needs.

Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within fleet maintenance.

Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.

Monitors associate morale and submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.

Education Required :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Education Preferred :

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred

Experience Required :

Must possess a valid state Driver's License meeting Company standards.

Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.

Class A CDL preferred.

Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco.

Trailer Refer (608) Certification preferred

Cab Air (609) Certification preferred.

Air Brake Certification required.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred

Experience Preferred :

1-3 years maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Licenses / Certification Required :

Must possess a valid state Driver's License meeting Company standards.

Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.

Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco.

Air Brake Certification required.

Licenses / Certification Preferred :

Trailer Refer (608) Certification preferred

Cab Air (609) Certification preferred.

Class A CDL preferred

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred

Technical Skills and Abilities :

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in repairs and replacement.

Understanding of vehicle operations and safety guidelines.

Proficient in the use of all tools of the trade, shop equipment, and power tools including but not limited to jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and diagnostic equipment.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.

Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Demonstrate knowledge of spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.

Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.

Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.

Language Requirements :

Must be able to communicate effectively

Physical Demands :

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to talk or hear.

Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.

Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Travel Requirements :

May occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the Corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).

Work Environment :

Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and / or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts.

The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.

Periodically exposed to high, precarious places.

Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.