Director of Fleet Maintenance

Job Summary

Company Overview:

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain solutions. As a family-owned and operated company, NRS has delivered smart logistics solutions to numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning over 70 years. Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.  

Job Overview:

The Director of Fleet Maintenance is a pivotal operations role within our organization, charged with ensuring the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency of our vehicle fleet and equipment. This leadership position oversees the Maintenance department, managing all facets from labor and inventory to compliance and vendor relations. The ideal candidate will bring strategic oversight, operational expertise, and a commitment to excellence in fleet management.

Job Description

• Oversee the labor hours, daily work and safety of employees engaged in fleet and facility maintenance and repair within budget.
• Oversee parts inventory, and consumable supplies within budget.
• Oversee work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed. Staffs fleet shop properly based on fleet availability.
• Oversees the proper selection, purchase and utilization of company assets (tools and equipment) in support of the fleet maintenance department.
• Manages processes and repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Develops business relationships to ensure communication and efficient operations with vendors.
• Oversees the proper scheduling of fleet maintenance and repairs; along with compliance of all Company programs, including preventative maintenance and inspection of vehicles, non-scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, repair, rebuild and overhaul of vehicles.
• Oversees fleet maintenance functions and various operational and expense reporting.
• Implements efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within fleet maintenance.
• Conducts audits to ensure all required documentation is accurately completed including all work orders, breakdowns root cause analysis and action plans for prevention, preventive maintenance logs, pre/post trip inspections, certifications and that items are installed correctly with a minimum potential for loss.
• Oversees fleet services budget to include past year expenses; adjusts and administers all fleet service purchases and verifies contract adherence between NRS and vendor services to ensure efficient operations.
• Stays current with technical manuals, literature and technical advancements of the trade as it pertains to company owned vehicles.
• Builds and maintains employee relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings; maintains on-going interaction; keeps communication channels open with employees by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitors employee morale; submits and responds to ideas to improve employee engagement and enablement.
• Administers, trains and consistently enforces company policies and procedures.
• Lead department safety meetings and coordinates efforts with Safety department to aid in training, conduct employee observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
• Performs management functions of staff selection, training and development, performance reviews, establishes and holds others accountable to achieve goals, coaching and counseling, discipline and/or terminations.
• Ensures compliance with all company and safety rules, policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, DOT, BIT and EFC).
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Tech school or equivalent is preferred
• 7+ years of industry related management experience
• 5+ years of management or supervisory maintenance position; or equivalent combination of education and related experience within comparable size company.
• Five years maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and related experience required
• 5-7 CMMS experience preferred
• Must possess a valid state driver’s License meeting company standards
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems required
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE Certification preferred not required)
• EPA Section (609) certification preferred

Physical Demands:

• Extensive Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the facility or around vehicles.
• Exposure to Elements: Work in various weather conditions for outdoor tasks and exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noises.

EEO Statement: 

NRS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.