National Maintenance Manager

Penske Logistics is seeking a National Maintenance Manager who is responsible for overall maintenance of the Penske Logistics Fleet and providing direction to field leadership regarding asset and life-cycle management for the Auto Region. This position is responsible for enforcing adherence to the defined maintenance program of equipment, fleet strategy and optimization (tractor, truck, and trailer), policy and procedures, as well as conducting fleet management training for field locations. This role provides metrics and score cards for fuel, maintenance expenses, and asset management cost effectiveness.  This position will report directly into the Director of Fleet Operations. This position will be based in Dallas TX or Chicago IL.

Other functions include working with third party vendors, understanding and defining vehicle specifications, basic contract knowledge of terms/conditions and rates. Understanding risk and liabilities as it pertains to terms and conditions of vehicle leases and maintenance contracts. 

On an ongoing basis, provide cost management expertise to continually drive costs out of the operations (cost management) and improve profitability along with managing equipment disposal strategies to maximize gain on sale.

• This position will support a Day Shift, Monday to Friday, but must be flexible to support business
• Up to 50% travel requirement
• Position based out of Dallas TX or Chicago Ill

Benefits:  Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit  https://penske.jobs/benefits/

 

Responsibilities:

• Work with PTL and third-party vendors to manage maintenance expenses/cost mitigation. Ensure billing is accurate and in accordance with terms of vendor contracts. 
• Manage and direct fleet strategy, sourcing and deployment of equipment
• During new customer launches, lead development of equipment strategy, planning and implementation and start-up.
• Maintain centralized view of fleet activities from all sources (3rd party, Penske leased, owned)
• Regularly schedule and attend Fleet reviews, provide direction on specific opportunities and activities to improve fleet efficiencies and reduce costs. 
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Preferred membership of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) certification
• Minimum of 5 years Fleet Asset Management experience with experience leading teams and managing process required. 
• Penske Truck Leasing Maintenance experience preferred
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills are required
• Knowledge of financial principles and practices is required
• Successful track record of building relationships with stakeholders, customers, and vendors that have resulted in high customer satisfaction is required
• Ability to problem solve in a creative manner is required
• High-level knowledge of equipment specifications, pricing, and fleet analytics methodology and standards is required
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage projects from start to finish
• Ability to work with all levels of the company and have excellent presentation skills
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

 Physical Requirements:-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.  The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.  The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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