Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple maintenance shop operations, ensuring efficient performance, financial accountability, and high-quality service delivery. This role manages shop personnel, equipment, vendor relationships, and customer interactions while driving operational excellence and technician development. 

Cheeseman Transport is a family-oriented transportation company known for safely moving freight with unusual characteristics. We provide LTL, Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, and Warehousing services for businesses throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Our culture is built on four core values: Family First, Safety, Flexibility, and Sustainability. We invest in our people through reliable equipment, strong benefits, and a work environment where employees are respected and supported. Many of our team members build long-term careers here because we focus on safety, consistency, and doing the right thing for our drivers, mechanics, handlers, and office staff. Our goal is simple: create business relationships that are safe, enjoyable, and rewarding for everyone we work with.

Pay: Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. 

Location: Ft. Recovery, OH or Lewisburg, OH

Key Responsibilities

·    Oversee daily operations of three maintenance shop locations

·    Provide leadership and support to Shop Managers and technicians

·    Fill in for Shop Managers during vacations or absences to ensure continuity

·    Coordinate vacation coverage planning across all shop locations

·    Audit, review, and close work orders for accuracy and completeness

·    Manage and maintain profit and loss (P&L) statements for all shop operations

·    Oversee timesheet approvals and employee time-off requests

·    Develop equipment needs projections and budget planning

·    Facilitate the sale of surplus or retired equipment

·    Interview, hire, and onboard qualified mechanics and technicians

·    Administer disciplinary actions and terminations as needed

·    Support Shop Managers in performance management and employee relations

·    Develop and implement technician training programs

·    Plan and coordinate ongoing education and skill development

·    Identify gaps in technical skills and ensure training aligns with operational needs

·    Purchase and manage shop tools, equipment, and supplies

·    Ensure all locations are properly equipped to operate efficiently

·    Maintain accurate inventory and lifecycle management of tools and assets

·    Serve as a point of contact for customers, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction

·    Build and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers

·    Ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of outsourced services

Qualifications

·    Proven experience in maintenance or fleet management, preferably across multiple locations

·    Strong understanding of financial management, including P&L oversight

·    Experience managing teams, including hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions

·    Knowledge of equipment maintenance, shop operations, and safety practices

·    Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

·    Ability to manage multiple priorities and locations effectively

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Health Insurance - $300 opt out per Month
• Paid Vacation after 90 days
• 7 paid holidays
• Paid weekly and direct deposit

Apply today at careers.cheeseman.com or call 800-762-5793