Fleet Maintenance Manager
Charlie's Produce
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Bidding, Billing, Calendar Management, Campaigns, Coaching, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Specification, Establish Priorities, Fleet Management, GPS (Global Positioning System), Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Homeland Security, Identify Issues, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Maintenance Services, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Multitasking, People Management, Performance Management, Preventative Maintenance, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Recruiting Strategy, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Social Security Administration, Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Training Program, Tuition Fees, Vehicle Fleets, Wholesale Industry, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.
With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.
What we offer:
An amazing company culture
Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire
ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k)
Paid vacations, paid holidays
Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking
Coverage under State Sick Leave
100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Additional Compensation Details:
$120K-$140K annual salary dependenton experience
Potential 90-day performance-based raise
Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
Job Description
Job Summary:
Oversees and maintains an effective fleet maintenance/repair program that prolongs the life and ensures safe operation of all CP equipment. Performs supervisory and technical work in vehicle and equipment mechanics as needed; ensuring inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs are performed in a timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as subject matter expert on fleet maintenance and repairs.
Identify fleet maintenance issues or trends; anticipate problems and implement solutions.
Plans, schedules, and prioritizes fleet maintenance activities; delegating to shop foreman
Trains, coaches, and develops staff skill on proper repairs and maintenance.
Reviews the repairs of assigned staff to assure quality and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Provides aid, as needed, when troubles arise on the road - finds qualified service to repair downed vehicle, obtains competitive bids for repairs, body work, etc.
Work with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly.
Update all specifications when equipment changes are necessary.
Implements and maintains a mechanic training and certification program to provide needed technical skills for mechanics in repair or automobiles and heavy equipment.
Reviews work orders and purchase orders for accuracy.
Create daily, weekly, monthly queries for data collection.
Review invoices for approval process and proper asset allocation.
Occasional travel to pick up parts or meet with vendors.
Ensure conformance with vehicle manufacture's service recommendations and bulletins.
Manage GPS tracking for fault codes to identify mechanical failures
Ensure proper working conditions and shop and vehicle safety practices are followed.
Purchases of shop equipment.
File warranty claims, warranty logs
Maintain parts department, inventory levels to company standards.
Comply with all OSHA and DOT regulations.
Involved in recruitment strategies.
Support other branches with parts acquisition and mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
Create internal campaigns/recalls for fleet standardization.
Research and develop parts and repairs for fleet.
Other project as requested by the management team.
Qualifications
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Fleet Management or high school diploma plus course work in auto and equipment mechanics at a trade school.
5 years fleet and material handling equipment experience.
5 years of mechanical experience.
3 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance repairs and replacement.
Considerable knowledge of safety practices and techniques in mechanics; considerable knowledge of diesel and gas engine mechanics; considerable knowledge of vehicle make-up.
Knowledge of Safety Practices and DOT Regulations.
Knowledge of an automated Fleet Management Information System (Manager+)
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to function and perform effectively as a manager and supervisor
Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees engaged in repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed;
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to read and follow written instructions in English.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Good attendance and punctuality a must.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
For additional protected privacy information please visit:Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)
Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/
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This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the Company
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Charlie's Produce
Charlie’s Produce is a locally owned produce company. We have been delivering high quality produce to our valued customers since the late 70’s. We currently have 6 distribution centers on the West Coast: Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Los Angeles, Anchorage and Dutch Harbor Alaska.
We are an employee owned company, so each member of our Team is invested in the quality, reputation and success of the business. We support our employees in a variety of ways, not the least of which is offering medical/dental/vision, 401(k), vacation, holiday pay, 100% fully paid tuition and more…….
As a company we pride ourselves on being local, independent, unique and quality driven; which is also exactly what we look for in our employees. If you fit this bill, check out our employment page at www.charliesproduce.com
Charlie’s Produce, the biggest little company you’ll ever work for!
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
http://www.charliesproduce.com/