Director-Power Equipment

The Director-Power Equipment provides direction and operational oversight of Top Picks, Side Picks, Empty Handlers, Reach Stackers, UTRs, Busses, Shuttles, Vans, Pick Ups and Light Vehicles across the global Carrix organization.

This leader will report directly to our Vice President, Chief Engineer and must be a team player willing to partner with corporate colleagues and union members to improve safety, optimize company financial performance, while advancing the company's environmental, social, and environmental goals.

• Directs the fleet planning, analysis, and maintenance policies across the organization (except cranes and vertical lift equipment) including Hostlers / UTRs, reach stackers, top picks, forklifts, vehicles, etc.
• Responsible for developing maintenance and repair / replacement strategies and monitoring safety compliance.
• Forecasts future equipment needs and develops budget and equipment acquisition plans.
• Ensures the efficient utilization of equipment across locations.
• Monitors and evaluates maintenance operations across all terminal locations to assess the operational efficiency and costs associated across locations.
• Standardizes processes and procedures to ensure optimal utilization of equipment, identifies equipment needs by locale, resolves issues or disputes associated with equipment-related matters across operating departments and other stakeholders.
• Develops departmental plans that align future power equipment needs with the organization's strategic directives, anticipated company growth, and the lifecycle of existing equipment.
• Forecasts future equipment needs and develops budget and equipment acquisition plans.
• Works with the Manager of Records and Standards to document all associated specifications, licenses, warranties, and service agreements for power-related equipment and support equipment.
• Collaborates with the Procurement department to minimize the life cycle cost of equipment and make maximal use of warranty benefits. standardizes the types of equipment used across the organization, looks for common vendors / service providers, maximizes deployment of equipment across locations, efficiently manages the supply of replacement parts, etc.
• Proactively builds relationships with key vendors and equipment suppliers to ensure availability of equipment, best pricing of equipment, favorable service agreement terms and knowledge of new types of equipment.
• Other duties as requested
• College degree preferred.
• Proven success and deep experience in managing commercial and heavy vehicle maintenance shops.
• Strong operational-level and tactical-level skills to allow for the analysis of operations, streamlining procedures, ensuring adherence to standards, etc., while also demonstrating a strategic perspective by anticipating future issues and trends.
• Maritime experience a major plus; transportation-related experience a plus.
• Military experience a plus.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish capabilities a plus.
• Have a high level of energy, a positive attitude, and a servant style of leadership.
• Must demonstrate a deep technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Must be knowledgeable about current industry trends, and best industry practices
• Must be conversant and excited about working with new technologies, especially alternative fuel vehicles
• Requires critical thinking skills, communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed sense of business acumen and a track record of sound business judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Yes

We are and Equal Opportunity Employer