Director of Maintenance

Description:

Responsibilities

· Implement and improve preventive maintenance procedures.

· Manage and optimize mechanical workshops.

· Develop and improve maintenance strategies and related performance indicators.

· Monitor budget and improve maintenance costs (cost per mile, fix costs vs variable costs).

· Manage damaged equipment.

· Manage parts inventory and value of it across all workshops.

· Manage and lead a team of over 20 technicians & 3 supervisors spread across 4 shops.

· Develop and maintain a network of suppliers for equipment maintenance.

· Negotiate quotes for work related to equipment repairs.

· Participate in the configuration and definition of equipment specifications.

· Participate in analysis, operational profitability, and return on investment projects.

· Tour Garage area on a routine basis to ensure that work is performed correctly.

· Responds to questions promptly and provides assistance when necessary.

· Lead, coach, and develop team and ensure all review and succession is completed.

· All other tasks related to the position.

Monitor budget and improve maintenance costs.

Requirements:

Required Skills

· Ability to manage and mobilize multiple teams, excellent leadership.

· Ability to manage many requests and files at the same time.

· Ability to work under pressure.

· General mechanical knowledge (transport, an asset).

· Understanding of industry safety standards for commercial vehicles

· Good analytical skills and recognized for its efficiency in operations.

· Excellent communicate skills.

· The ability to work in a team.

· Structured, rigorous, sense of organization and autonomy.

· Detail oriented.

· Experience in the trucking industry.

Requirements

· Five Years or more of experience in Maintenance for fleet facility.

· Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, mainly outlook and Excel

· Ability to use Fleet maintenance management software (Work Orders, Inventory, Purchase Orders, Productivity, Preventive maintenance planning, etc…)

· English, written and spoken, and Spanish (an asset)

· Knowledge of United States DOT Regulations.

· Travel is required.

· Valid driver license and passport.

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