Shop Manager
Job Title: Shop Manager
Job Type: Full-time; Onsite
Responsibilities: Experience:
Job Type: Full-time; Onsite
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor a team of diesel technicians and support staff.
- Schedule shifts, assign work based on priority and technician skill sets, and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Foster a positive, safety-first culture and identify training needs to keep skills current.
- Coordinate daily repair and preventive maintenance tasks to meet production targets and minimize downtime.
- Monitor job status through the fleet maintenance system; ensure accurate and timely logging of all work orders.
- Manage parts inventory levels, order supplies, and negotiate vendor pricing in alignment with budget guidelines.
- Oversee all maintenance work to ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies.
- Conduct regular shop inspections and audit completed repairs for quality and safety.
- Investigate equipment failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Track labor hours, parts usage, and outside service costs; report variances against budget to the Director of Maintenance.
- Recommend process improvements and cost-saving initiatives without sacrificing quality or safety.
- Support warranty and parts?return processes to maximize recoveries.
- Liaise with Operations, Safety, and Dispatch teams to prioritize work and communicate repair timelines.
- Prepare weekly and monthly maintenance reports, highlighting key metrics such as uptime, mean time to repair (MTTR), and cost per mile.
- Escalate critical issues or safety concerns promptly to the Director of Maintenance.
- 5+ years of hands-on diesel maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Proficient in diesel engine, trailer, and brake system diagnostics; familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience with fleet maintenance software (e.g., TMW, RTA, or similar) and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities; proven track record of developing technicians and improving shop performance.
- In-depth understanding of DOT/FMCSA inspection requirements, HOS rules, and OSHA safety regulations.
- ASE certifications and/or technical degree preferred; valid driver’s license required.
Compensation Details: This position offers a competitive base salary.