Equipment Area Manager - Harrisburg, PA

 

 

Job ID:  493921

 

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

 

Position Overview

 

The “Equipment Area Manager” is ultimately responsible for Asset Procurement, Asset Management and Asset Maintenance with direct focus on Total Cost of Ownership over the life of a fleet within a defined company, region or division.  This position requires technical abilities, performance management skills, financial understanding and industry knowledge.

 

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

• Ensure employee driven safety culture is in place and effective.
• Ensure total cost of ownership exceeds industry standards in order to provide the organization a competitive advantage in market.
• Identify correct fleet levels for identified and forecasted company volume.
• Complete component life cycle analysis.
• Work with the business leaders/GM’s to develop a strategic disposal plan.
• Work with operations to optimize operating conditions at sites to improve overall equipment performance (i.e improve haul roads, stockpile management, etc.).
• Promote partnering with OEM dealers.  
• Optimize Asset Base
• Manage leasing activities for your respective area coverage.
• Determine lease vs. buy program that optimizes lifecycle costs.
• Consistently communicate as necessary with operations to identify needed repairs and ensure maximum utilization of fleet.
• Maintain open communication with all shop personnel.
• Train and educate shop personnel.
• Manage, develop and retain high performing shop managers
• Utilize performance management skills, communication and knowledge to ensure financial success, safety awareness, and operational excellence.
• Challenge and hold team members accountable to deliver results.
• Forecast necessary costs, CAP-EX and repairs.
• Create 5 year cap-ex plan (target fleet).
• Coordinate with business leaders/GMs to provide CAP-EX justifications.
• Manage all repairs as necessary either through vendor management or internal mechanics.
• Drive overall company strategy and equipment excellence programs throughout identified area/s of responsibility.
• Provide follow up and ensure sustainability of all OPS initiatives and financial impact.
• Track, measure and provide feedback on all Performance Management KPI’s.
• Effectively maintain and purchase bulk fuel.
• Oversee all fuel inventories and reconciliation. 
• Drive Innovation through application of new technology.

 

Education/Experience

 

• Associate's degree or related experience required with a minimum of 5 years of equipment management experience required.
• Experience working with electronic equipment management systems preferred.
• Experience managing P&L responsibility preferred.
• Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing would be beneficial

 

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

 

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with others
• High ethical standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Understanding of procurement’s impact on financial results

 

 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time.  The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vi