Shop Manager
About the role
Manages maintenance mechanics and shop workers. Facilitates the maintenance and repair of equipment, oversees administrative activities, and directs general shop operations.
Responsibilities
- Supervises maintenance shop staff across various shifts.
- Interviews candidates, trains new hires, and provides coaching and counseling to employees.
- Assists in setting shop goals for maintenance and safety programs.
- Oversees the management of parts, tires, and supply inventories.
- Instructs technicians on the proper use of diagnostic tools and computer software to assist in troubleshooting equipment.
- Ensures technicians use proper preventative maintenance and repair practices on equipment.
- Manages approvals and payment processing for internal and external orders.
- Communicates with terminal management to maximize regional equipment availability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
- 5+ years of equipment maintenance experience, including 3+ years of management experience.
- Factory training and certification in engine diagnostic software.
- Knowledge of TMW transportation software.
Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
Make Your Move At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team.