Fleet Manager

Job description

For more than two decades, Shoreline Group Ventures has been the trusted partner for comprehensive private pond and lake management services throughout Texas. We are hiring immediately for our Fleet Maintenance Manager/Facilities Director position. Shoreline Group Ventures consistently recruits the best and brightest to be a part of our Team. Put your valuable skills to work and join us!

Summary: The Fleet Maintenance Manager/Facilities Director directs the operation of all Shoreline Group Ventures maintenance and asset management activities at all three of our locations in Bryan, Tyler and Johnson City, with the primary headquarters located in Bryan, TX. This includes oversight of Shoreline Group Ventures shop areas, maintenance technicians, full-time and part-time university student employees, third-party shops, and vendors.

This position develops routine schedules for all rolling equipment maintenance, certification & training for mechanics and helpers, and ensures regulatory compliance in all shop operations. Oversees efficient acquisition of tools, parts, tires, and other supplies needed to maintain Shoreline Group Ventures' assets, including management of the associated inventory. Conducts source inspections, on-boarding, off-boarding for all new and obsolete equipment, as well as identification of proper specifications for rolling equipment assets.

Responsibilities:

• Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance in all maintenance employees, activities, and locations
• Performance, reliability, regulatory compliance, and general safety of all Shoreline Group Ventures assets
• Conduct periodic observations and work audits of all maintenance staff and vendors to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained
• Develop preventative/predictive maintenance program for all equipment
• Ensure current/accurate records of all required maintenance, preventive and corrective
• Coordinate with operations, HSE technology, and administrative teams to schedule and complete required annual inspections, registrations, repairs, and other asset management activities
• Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and refrigerants
• Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the entire facility and immediately correct unsafe conditions
• Performs regular inspections and evaluations of the facility; recommends action items; assists with relocations within the facility
• Conducts and attends regular staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate activities
• Schedules major project work, assuring that adequate staff and supplies are available
• Conducts regular inventory of supplies
• Assists department director with budgets
• Develop and approve shop schedules for maintenance and non-maintenance activities
• Set maintenance and asset priorities based on business goals and objectives.
• Manage all maintenance full-time and part-time employees, including employee development, budgeting, expense management, tools, training, and other items as required
• Establishes and reviews standards and work procedures for all associates in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility
• Interviews, selects, hires, evaluates, and recommends termination of facility personnel in accordance with facility standards
• Orients, trains, develops and supervises all associates
• Plans work schedules, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate services are rendered to all areas
• Ensure that all maintenance technicians are competent to work on all equipment (including but not limited to all OEM and after-market components of each truck, boat, and trailer)
• Manage parts ordering and inventory process. Utilize transportation management system to ensure complete and accurate record of all work performed
• Optimize equipment utilization and maintenance
• Develop and execute annual repair and replacement schedule to reduce failures and ensure no disruption to delivery and/or routine services
• Review processes, identify and implement process improvements as necessary
• Controls maintenance costs relating to personnel, purchasing, inventory control, and outsourcing of repairs
• Use metrics to track safety, reliability, quality, efficiency and cost control of rolling assets at all locations
• Other duties as required and/or assigned by Shoreline Group Ventures.
• Monitor weather and manage severe weather events to protect facilities and equipment
• Maintain proper signage and yard organization
• Oversee facility maintenance and repairs, contact tradesman if required

Skills & Competencies:

• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, maintenance programs, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Must be available evenings, nights, weekends for staffing needs and emergencies
• Be able to stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of the day
• Estimate 70-85% of the time is spent on feet
• Able to move equipment and machinery
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and multi-task.
• Have occasional need to perform the following physical activities: Bend/Stoop/Squat Climb stairs and ladders Reach above shoulder Grasp/Grip/Turn tools and equipment to perform routine repairs
• Lift 25-50 lbs.
• Good vision – frequently need to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach-constant need to see small detail when supervising or performing routine maintenance duties
• Good Hearing – must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with an attitude toward customer service
• Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines promptly
• Works as part of a team to complete assignments
• Takes instruction from supervisors
• Ability to problem-solve
• Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, guests, and the public professionally and pleasantly
• Frequent need to utilize personal transportation to pick up the replacement parts and supplies from vendors
• Rotation “on-call” status may occasionally require expedient travel to assigned property at a moment’s notice
• MUST be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate an appropriate course of action
• Must effectively convey ideas, images, and goals to a diverse group of personalities

Education & Experience:

• Experience as a Facilities Director and Fleet Operation Maintenance
• 5+ years of experience working with the mechanical and electrical system for commercial and non-commercial trucks, trailers, and other common equipment
• Previous management experience, preferably in a high-volume commercial transportation maintenance facility

Preferred Experience:

• Batchelor's degree in business, automotive technology, or management or equivalent experience related to maintenance of electrical or mechanical systems and Associate degree in Automotive Technology or related field preferred
• Experience with trucks, boats, trailer, heavy equipment machinery
• Knowledge of DOT Rules and Regulations
• Trailer maintenance for grease and oil bath hubs, tires, 12V lighting

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Industrial Facilities: 3 years (Required)
• Fleet: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bryan, TX 77807: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person