• Day-to-day supervision of maintenance personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety (both internal and DOT requirements) at all times.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training new mechanics and drivers to fill open positions.
• Develop a strategy for trailer rehab/repair process to ensure appropriate decisions are made in identifying rehabbing equipment.
• Lead the trailer maintenance decision process based on garage capabilities.
• Oversee the use of EAM and ensure work is being entered into the system.
• Lead efforts to manage the tractor lease and turn in process. Understand length of leases and ensure turn in process is managed appropriately.
• Oversee processes to reduce maintenance costs and improve compliance.
• Develop a six-sigma culture and direction in the Fleet team to ensure long-term projects are in place.
• Communicate with Superintendents and mechanics to gain feedback on potential new initiatives.
• Ensure FDO is followed and recommend updates to Fleet Manager as well as maintenance and training programs that are being utilized in the field.
• Create a program for controlling inventory of parts to manage inventory and costs.
• Ensure garage is clean, maintained and organized.
• Participate and lead safety meetings in conjunction with the distribution team.
• Lead/Support RCA/RCI investigations as necessary.
• Meet company policy with submission and approval of employee expenses.
• Ensure training records are kept on all employees and all necessary training is scheduled, attended, and completed.
• Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone).
• Able to travel outside the Houston area up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred. CDL license a plus.
• Minimum 2 years Leadership/Management experience.
• Minimum 5 years Distribution or Logistics experience with mechanical experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with great interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage conflict.
• Strong analytical skills and financial awareness.
• Problem-solving skills including six sigma experience preferred.
• Excellent communication written and verbal, team interaction and presentation skills.
• Self-starter, who is comfortable working independently, effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail etc).