Director of Terminal Tractor Refurbishment Facility
Position Summary
The Director of Terminal Tractor Refurbishment Facility provides executive leadership over the operation, financial performance, and strategic direction of a terminal tractor refurbishment facility supporting heavy-duty, high-utilization fleet operations. This role is accountable for evaluating, refurbishing, and returning terminal tractors (yard spotters) to service in a manner that maximizes asset value, uptime, safety, and regulatory compliance while maintaining strict control over total cost of ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end lifecycle strategy for terminal tractors, including acquisition, refurbishment, repower, redeployment, and retirement decisions
Lead daily operations of the terminal tractor refurbishment facility, including staffing, throughput, quality, and safety
Establish standardized refurbishment scopes and GO / CONDITIONAL / NO-GO decision frameworks
Approve refurbishment work scopes, capital expenditures, budgets, and production schedules
Ensure total refurbishment cost does not exceed the fair market value (FMV) of a comparable unit available on the market
Own facility-level capital budget and full P&L responsibility, including cost controls and margin performance
Develop and implement standardized refurbishment, inspection, and quality-control processes
Set engine, powertrain, and emissions repair / rebuild / repower strategies
Ensure compliance with EPA, state, port authority, and customer environmental and safety standards
Lead OEM, vendor, and service provider relationships, including contract negotiation and warranty enforcement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, rework, and repeat failures
Partner with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Safety, and Sustainability teams to align refurbishment strategy with business objectives
Present capital plans, financial performance, and fleet strategy to executive leadership
Financial & Compliance Accountability
Full ownership of refurbishment facility P&L performance
Accountability for capital budget planning, forecasting, and execution
Enforcement of refurbishment cost ceilings tied to fair market value benchmarks
Oversight of emissions compliance, EPA standards, and audit readiness
Risk management related to asset valuation, regulatory exposure, and warranty recovery
Required Qualifications
10+ years experience in heavy-duty fleet maintenance, equipment refurbishment, or industrial operations
5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level role with financial accountability
Deep technical knowledge of diesel engines, terminal tractors, and heavy-duty powertrains
Strong understanding of emissions systems and EPA regulatory requirements
Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar capital and operating budgets
Demonstrated success leading operational teams and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong vendor negotiation, contract management, and cost-control skills
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with terminal tractors / yard spotters
Port, rail, intermodal, logistics, or distribution center fleet experience
Engineering, operations, finance, or business degree
Familiarity with Cummins, Allison, and major terminal tractor OEM platforms
Experience operating or scaling a refurbishment or remanufacturing facility