What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Shop Manager position at Sunset Logistics LLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Truck Shop Manager to lead our heavy equipment and vehicle maintenance operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily functions of the truck repair shop, ensuring all equipment are maintained at peak performance. Your leadership will drive efficiency, safety, and quality standards across the shop while fostering a team-oriented environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your extensive mechanical expertise and management skills to keep our fleet running smoothly and reliably.
Responsibilities
Operational & Shop Management:
- Implement and direct policies and procedures for the shop, set priorities, assign work, and establish schedules.
- Oversee P&L performance for shop operations, ensuring revenue goals, cost controls, and profitability targets are met.
- Prepare and manage annual budgets for maintenance, parts, labor, and operational expenses.
- Monitor financial performance against budget, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Track preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring DOT and AVIR compliance.
- Interface with the Logistics team regarding the status of repairs, out-of-service vehicles, and scheduled PMs.
- Recruit, train, and develop qualified mechanics and warehouse staff, fostering a safety-conscious and results-driven culture.
- Maintain a parts inventory and manage procurement processes, ensuring cost efficiency.
- Grow retail shop services for independent motor carriers.
Driver Interaction:
- Coordinate service calls for roadside repairs with vendors and internal staff, including communication with the Logistics and Materials divisions.
- Manage service issues for drivers and independent motor carriers.
- Communicate driver negligence cases to the Logistics and Safety Manager for review.
Procurement/Inventory Management/Warehouse Management:
- Ensure best pricing and cost-effectiveness when purchasing parts and supplies.
- Maintain a parts inventory in an organized and cost-effective manner and develop purchase initiatives or vendor changes for both truck, trailer, and heavy equipment.
- Maintain up-to-date files on all records, work orders, PO’s, invoices, DVIR’s etc.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships, including contract negotiation and warranty processes.
- Manage warehouse staff and operations to support shop and fleet needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience
- 10 years of supervisory experience in fleet maintenance or related field
- Experience with P&L accountability, budgeting, and KPI tracking
- Knowledge of fleet maintenance systems
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and MSHA compliance requirements
- Excellent computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and fleet management systems
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000