Senior Manager, Regional Fleet Maintenance

 

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, 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 Senior Manager, Regional Fleet Maintenance you will report to the Director, Divisional Maintenance and guide a staff of maintenance personnel at multiple shop locations to ensure XPO vehicle maintenance programs are executed in an efficient and safe manner as well as supporting the rollout of new processes and procedures designed for continuous improvement. The position is responsible for the guidance of maintenance processes and procedures on company owned equipment in a defined geographical area.

 

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.
• Review repair quality of work by XPO employees to reduce breakdowns and increase equipment uptime.
• Work with and guide shop managers to meet KPI’s
• Inspect equipment at non-shop locations for proper vendor PM’s and repairs.
• Inspect maintenance records for all company owned equipment at both shop and non-shop locations for DOT compliance (8300’s, PM and FAI forms uploaded to M5, etc.)
• Monitor Service Centers for proper, timely and cost-effective maintenance practices including proper pre and post trip inspections by DSR’s.
• Observe, mentor, develop and review the performance and progress of mechanics and all hourly shop personnel. Ensure SRT’s are met, and Indirect and Direct labor goals are met.
• Minimize the time that equipment is out of service.
• Reduce OSR cost by scheduling more work to XPO shops for completion.
• Know and comply with pertinent DOT regulations (FAI compliance 8300 compliance, etc.)
• Screen repair vendors and ensure they follow XPO Logistics repair policies and expectations.
• Train and coach hourly & management personnel in proper maintenance procedures.
• Safely walk & stand for extended periods of time in various locations that may be outside.
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes & weights (up to 50lbs. frequently and greater than 75lbs. occasionally).
• Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat & kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 5 years maintenance and transportation management or equivalent military experience
• Knowledge of heavy-truck or automotive mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience managing fleet maintenance programs
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to travel at least 50%
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Valid driver's license

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to organize and effectively present information

Be part of something big.

 

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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