Diesel Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Company: Merchants Distributors, LLC
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Overview: Reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and supervises the activities of fleet maintenance personnel in the garage. Office time 50% and in the garage 50% on daily activities with employees. You are responsible for timely, accurate, and complete records of maintenance and repairs. Hours 3 pm to 12 am with flexibility to work 3rd shift as needed.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pension Plan
• Company Annual Bonus per policy Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate day-to-day fleet maintenance activities including tractor and trailer maintenance.
  • Fill in for the Fleet Maintenance Manager in his absence, processing payroll and assuming his responsibilities.
  • Review and sign-off on PM's and work orders to ensure proper coding.
  • Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of records pertaining to maintenance, fuels, lubricants, tires, and parts purchasing and inventories.
  • Procures parts after hours to ensure timely repairs.
  • Coordinate scheduling and staffing needs to meet the demands or the workload to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Administer all company policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
  • Communicate and work closely with other departments and shifts to maximize efficiency in workflow.
  • Ensure safe work practices and conditions and maintain a safe environment for team members and visitors at the garage in accordance with company policies and health and safety regulations.
  • Assist with the development of improved work processes and procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness of assigned work teams, equipment, and space.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and coach direct reports to enhance individual and team performance; assist in the development of individual and team performance improvement goals to support achievement of company objectives.
  • Identify maintenance employee training requirements and ensure successful completion.
  • Participate in the identification and selection of maintenance personnel, as required.
  • Maintain and project a professional attitude toward all employees in order to build and harbor a team atmosphere.
  • Assist in establishing the department labor budget.
  • Complete special projects and other job-related duties as designed.
  • Safety inspections of the workplace are required with deficiencies corrected and/or reported to the maintenance manager including inspections of t ools and equipment. replacing if needed and reporting deficiencies.
  • Management Training Classes will be required and provided.
  • A desire to work towards becoming an ASE Master. Qualifications:
    • Eight (8) years' work experience in vehicle/equipment maintenance, parts, and fuel management and/or transportation or an equivalent combination of education and experience. --- ASE certification preferred. --- Preferred knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of: o Detroit Diesel Engines o Emission Systems o Exhaust regeneration o Air brakes o Meritor or Bendix brakes o Carrier systems for refrigerated trailers --- Familiar with VRMS codes. --- Experience with Dossier and Yard a plus. --- Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of operational analysis. --- Computer literate with experience using MS Office and fleet management systems. --- Technical knowledge and skills related to internal combustion, diesel, and electric powered vehicles and material handling equipment. --- Strong leadership skills including team facilitation, training, team building and motivation. --- Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

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