Regional Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

The Regional Fleet Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing fleet maintenance operations across a designated geographic region to ensure vehicle reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. This role partners closely with branch leadership, operations, and third-party maintenance providers to proactively manage preventive maintenance, repairs, audits, and compliance programs while minimizing operational downtime.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive fleet and garage audits at branch locations, ensuring all identified action items are properly tracked, addressed, and closed within required timelines.
• Monitor fleet operational metrics and proactively collaborate with branch leadership and maintenance providers to plan and coordinate repair and maintenance (R&M) activities while minimizing operational downtime.
• Maintain ownership and accuracy of asset, vehicle, and contact data within the Fleet Management System (FMS) to ensure effective automated push notifications for scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and defect resolution; promptly address and resolve system or communication issues with relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with maintenance providers to prioritize work orders, allocate resources efficiently, and coordinate maintenance activities based on operational urgency and business needs.
• Manage preventive maintenance (PM) task lists and schedules to support maintenance providers in extending vehicle service life and reducing unplanned equipment failures.
• Review, approve, and control repair expenditures in accordance with established cost guidelines and spending thresholds.
• Oversee state inspection and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance programs administered by maintenance providers, ensuring all fleet vehicles meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements by managing the distribution, tracking, and follow-up of Service Bulletins and Campaign Directives.
• Serve as the on-duty liaison to Operations for the rapid coordination of emergency roadside assistance and recovery services through approved third-party vendors.
• Manage and respond to all accident-related inquiries and tasks, ensuring timely documentation, communication, and resolution in alignment with company policies.
• Provide technical expertise and hands-on guidance to maintenance technicians and vehicle operators to resolve upfit-related issues, including onboard security systems, telematics, and camera equipment.
• Analyze vehicle performance and maintenance data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and strategies to optimize fleet reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Education: A high school diploma or GED, an associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics, business, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a similar supervisory role, or within a fleet or transportation environment. Prior hands-on experience as a Diesel Technician, with demonstrated working knowledge of preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of medium or heavy-duty vehicles.

Skills & Abilities

• Leadership & Communication: Effective communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and motivate teams are crucial.
• Technical Proficiency: Computer literacy, including experience with fleet management software, spreadsheets, and databases, is essential.
• Operational Skills: Strong organizational skills, being detail-oriented, and possessing excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities to manage fleet operations efficiently.
• Safety & Compliance: A thorough understanding of safety regulations and the ability to ensure compliance are also vital.

Benefits

Brink’s is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.