Fleet Maintenance Manager

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in fleet maintenance and repair.
• Handles labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
• Makes sure work schedules include extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Selects, purchases, and uses company assets in support of the fleet maintenance department.
• Collaborates with necessary departments for required processes and repairs.
• Schedules truck maintenance and repairs, adhering to all company programs such as preventative maintenance and inspection of vehicles, non-scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, repair, rebuild and overhaul of vehicles.
• Reviews fleet maintenance functions and various operational and expense reporting.
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures, and assists with implementing changes within fleet maintenance.
• Conducts audits 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 minimal potential for loss.
• Ensures accurate and updated re-certifications of commercial equipment and Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) (Canada) are compliant.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years maintenance experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 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. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred. Trailer Refer (608) Certification preferred. Cab Air (609) Certification preferred. Air Brake Certification preferred.
• Professional Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs. 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. Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings. Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely, and objective manner. Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively. Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Physical Demands: 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. Working Conditions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.