Manager, Shop

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. We look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations.

About the role

As a Shop Manager, you’ll manage employees and contingent workers, support leadership in overseeing equipment maintenance, and ensure the highest productivity levels in the shop. You’ll facilitate processes, monitor safety and compliance, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees and contingent workers, including hiring, mentoring, scheduling, training, development, and making promotion, discipline, and termination recommendations
• Support leadership in overseeing equipment maintenance and out-of-service equipment at outlying service centers
• Facilitate the Job Selection/Shift Bid (JSP) process for shop employees
• Oversee routine maintenance functions to ensure equipment proficiency and productivity; ensure all work orders, including commercial work orders, are closed accurately and on time
• Ensure shop cycle counts and inventory levels are handled correctly, including movement and non-movement of inventory within assigned thresholds
• Review and analyze trends in parts utilization, gains, shortages, usage, uptime, and non-movement to maximize shop efficiency and productivity
• Monitor shop for safety, service, quality, efficiency, financial controls, and maintenance compliance
• Ensure company procedures, DOT policies, and other required standard work instructions are followed by all shop employees

Requirements

• Frequently lift 50 lbs. and occasionally lift greater than 75 lbs.
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
• Work outdoors in inclement weather
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel

Qualifications

• Minimum: 4 years of experience in fleet maintenance; valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Associate’s degree; current ASE certifications; current CDL; Less-than-Truckload (LTL) experience; available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Able to effectively organize and present information with solid verbal and written communication skills
• Able to lead and motivate others
• Excellent time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan