Position Overview

Equipment Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Shop to ensure alignment with Regional Equipment Directors vision and objectives. This includes management of satellite shop technicians, Outside Vendor Management, repair processes, safety awareness and an effective preventative maintenance program for the fleet in a defined area.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Ensure employee driven safety culture is in place and effective.
• Implement and ensure effectiveness of repair processes thru direct performance management of shop foreman and indirect management of technicians.
• Review, ensure accuracy and approve hourly technician time entry.
• Find, schedule and guide training programs and needed training for hourly technicians.
• Perform Activity Sampling on all technicians and provide visual management to ensure appropriate production and performance.
• Directly manage all lead personnel and technicians including reinforcement, communication and disciplinary actions where necessary.
• By identifying cost, shop capacity/competency and technician capacity/competency, ensure effective outsourced repairs are determined and managed.
• Ensure all National and Local programs established by sourcing are being utilized to their fullest extent.
• Review, manage and approve all purchases prior to purchase by utilizing the Proactis approval process.
• Identify, manage and ensure safe, effective tire program is in place according to National OMG guidelines and in alignment with Divisional Equipment Manager recommendations.
• Consistently and effectively communicate with all Lines of Business and operations to ensure company fleet/equipment needs are being met to ensure maximum availability and production.
• Provide consistent communications thru meetings, email and phone with operations to ensure needed information is delivered.
• Involvement in forecasted work/fleet needs with focus on LOFAT to assist company in right sizing fleet levels with understanding from all necessary.
• Ensure effective, timely and urgent repair culture is driven throughout employees to drive customer satisfaction, uptime and productivity.
• Utilize Sourcing input on all significant purchases and agreements.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Associates degree or related experience required with a minimum of 2 years of shop management experience required.
• Experience working with electronic equipment management systems preferred.
• Experience managing P&L responsibility preferred.
• Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing would be beneficial
• Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as per company policy.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements, i.e., DL/CDL, Class A and/or B Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes and Safety Vest.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with others
• High ethical standards
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Understanding of procurement’s impact on financial results

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
• Occasionally required to climb, crawl, kneel, and bend.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,200.00 - $88,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Fayetteville, AR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person