Dairy Farmers of America · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Fleet Maintenance
Enosburg Falls, VT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expDairy Farmers of America is responsible for maintaining member-owned milk hauling equipment and support vehicles. The Manager of Fleet Maintenance will supervise multiple maintenance shops, ensuring quality and cost-effective operations while leading a team in preventative and corrective maintenance efforts.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and monitor preventive maintenance and repair programs for all company vehicles
Monitor and direct the shop’s operational performance and efficiency; take action to redirect activities appropriately to ensure that all repair/maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
Verify all jobs are performed to the highest levels of quality and professionalism, meeting 3A or quality standards, and holding personnel accountable to this standard
Write up estimates and work orders and oversee the shop’s planning/scheduling of work. Report to management on shop performance, fleet performance, and costs; implement procedures for process improvement and efficiencies
Review and make recommendations on scope of work and specifications for major procurements related to fleet maintenance
Review DVIR’s and communicate service needs to Location Managers or Driver Supervisors. Ensure proper chain of custody is followed by shop staff for daily paperwork, work orders, and parts usage utilizing RTA and other computer programs
Perform justification and life cycle cost analyses; perform trend analyses for various vehicle performance and maintenance issues and related expenses
Support and contribute to the development and success of warranty and policy programs for recovery of expenses
Be a direct contact for internal customers, always responsive to their needs and schedules
Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for vehicle maintenance using known best practices
Monitor and control inventory, supplies, and equipment levels; maintain levels as required to assure completion of all work orders without delay in all terminals
Assist in the direction of departmental activities in budget cycle requirements
Assure timely and assertive responses to inspection findings, working closely with company safety and DOT compliance managers
Assist in the development and leadership of short-and-long-range planning activities covering all aspects of fleet maintenance operations
Establish or assist in the establishment of programs, policies, and procedures to attract, develop, and retain a competent and motivated workforce, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, annual reviews, counseling, etc
Maintain advanced knowledge of brakes, electrical systems, suspensions, and structural components of tank trailers and the direct repair and maintenance
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
5 to 8 years of experience in fleet maintenance (diesel engine, heavy equipment repair)
Supervisory experience
Certification and/or License – Commercial Driver's License
Thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulation
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
Knowledge and understanding of the financial and budgeting functions of an organization
Able to perform root-cause problem solving
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to demonstrate strong customer service orientation
Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Able to collaborate and encourage employee engagement; able to coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees
Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism (i.e., conflict resolution skills)
Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; able to lead others through change
Negotiation skills (vendor agreements)
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Preferred
Technical degree in the diesel engine, heavy equipment repair industry
Management experience
ASE T Master Certified preferred
Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM) Financial Systems
CAFM Risk Management
CAFM Information Management
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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