Fleet Maintenance Supervisor at Dairy Farmers of America

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Supervise day-to-day shop activities and fleet mechanics who provide preventative and corrective maintenance for DFA-owned equipment. Plan, schedule, and document repair work to ensure that all work is done in a safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and execute the daily/weekly plan for assigned shop location(s) to accomplish preventative maintenance and set or reevaluate priorities depending on location needs. Provide direction to mechanics to ensure that the fleet is repaired and maintained in a safe, efficient, and timely manner with the highest quality

Supervise the financial status of assigned location(s) and monitor and control labor, supplies, and cost. Oversee shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases are within budget. Review and approve expenses that are within scope of approval level; refer larger expenses or major repairs to manager as appropriate

Monitor operational performance and efficiency; assist in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities

Review DVIRs (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) and communicate service needs to manager or appropriate individual. Ensure proper chain of custody is followed by shop staff for daily paperwork, work orders, and parts usage utilizing fleet management software or other computer programs

Manage adherence to safety procedures and policies established by company policy, OSHA, and DOT laws

Perform inspections of internal and outside repairs to ensure all work was properly completed in accordance with companys safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations; follow up as appropriate

Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on heavy equipment and vehicles used by the Company, both onsite and on the road

Assist in routine environmental, safety, OSHA, and DOT compliance and reporting for assigned location

Develop and maintain professional relationships with local and national vendors to ensure best pricing and quality work

Actively promote a safety culture by adherence to safety procedures. Work with safety and environmental manager on investigations and corrective actions as a result of injuries/accidents, audits, or employee concerns

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized fleet maintenance facility

Create employee schedules, approve timecards/time off requests, and work with HR to resolve any payroll issues. Complete annual performance reviews. Coach, counsel, and discipline employees; interview and hire new employees

Train and direct fleet maintenance personnel on safest and most efficient methods of performing preventative maintenance and repairs

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance (diesel engine, heavy equipment repair) coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team lead experience

Technical degree in the diesel engine, heavy equipment repair industry preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Certification and/or License ASE T Master Certified preferred; Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM) Financial Systems, CAFM Risk Management, and CAFM Information Management preferred; commercial drivers license preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulation

Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management

Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations

Able to add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (whole numbers, common fractions, decimals)

Able to perform root-cause problem solving

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to demonstrate strong customer service orientation

Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)

Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Able to collaborate and encourage employee engagement; able to coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees

Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism (i.e., conflict resolution skills)

Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; able to lead others through change

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer