What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Fleet Maintenance - Hybrid position at XPO?
Solutions driven success.
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
As the Fleet Maintenance Manager for Parts and Tires, you will be responsible for administering and managing our vehicle maintenance parts and tire programs as well as overseeing the rollout of new processes and procedures designed for continuous improvement. You’ll need strong leadership skills and customer service experience in order to plan and direct shop leaders on the purchasing and inventory of parts and tires along with testing alternative processes and options. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity with a global company that’s clearly going places, join us at XPO.
Pay, benefits and more.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Travel to and monitor multiple shops for efficiency, safety, financial controls and maintenance compliance
- Maintain costs within budget and strive to reduce costs on parts and tires
- Monitor and analyze trends in parts and tire utilization, including reviewing gains, shortages and usage
- Minimize the time that equipment is out of service
- Know and comply with pertinent DOT regulations
- Minimize the maintenance CSA violations
- Train hourly and management personnel in proper maintenance procedures
- Ensure that all maintenance employees comply with all company policies and procedures
- Communicate with outside vendors and service centers to monitor company equipment for repairs and preventive maintenance schedules
What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- 4 years of experience in the transportation industry
- Management or supervisory experience
- A valid driver’s license
- Availability to travel up to 50% of the time
It’d be great if you also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
- Fleet maintenance experience
- Experience working with heavy-truck or automotive mechanical and electrical systems
- Less-than-Truckload (LTL) experience
- Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively organize and present information; ability to lead and motivate others
- Excellent time management skills
This job requires the ability to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally
- Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
- Work outdoors in inclement weather
- Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
Be part of something big.
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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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