Fleet Equipment Manager

Location: Northwood, OH
Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Salary: $75,000 annually up to $12,000 bonus potential

Why This Role Matters

This is a critical and urgent opening due to a promotion following retirement. We need a strategic, innovative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork. If you have diesel mechanic experience and want to make an immediate impact, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement best-practice SOPs for equipment and vehicle maintenance to ensure top-quality performance.
• Review scopes of work and specifications for major equipment-related procurements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, track compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage and track fleet and equipment inventory.
• Report damaged equipment, communicate with vendors for repairs, and review invoices.
• Ensure compliance with daily inspection processes.
• Lead short- and long-term planning for fleet and equipment maintenance operations.
• Educate employees on equipment management and train on new processes.
• Meet all Equipment Control objectives, projects, and deadlines.
• Support and comply with all health, safety, quality, and Lean initiatives.
• Work directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-year degree or comparable experience
• Diesel mechanic experience required
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with innovative mindset
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, scissor lifts)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Safety-first mindset

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years in a similar role
• Mechanical troubleshooting abilities

Important Information

This position is classified as "safety sensitive" under applicable laws. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Apply today and help us keep our fleet running at its best!