Supervisor, Fleet - TForce Freight

Hammond, IN, USA|

Job Overview

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a company that operates a fleet of vehicles requiring careful oversight to maintain safety, reliability, and cost efficiency. This company emphasizes the importance of well-maintained physical assets and seeks to ensure preventative maintenance, cost control, and optimal vendor relationships. Their fleet operations are crucial to supporting the business functions, necessitating a dedicated supervisory role to balance technical oversight with administrative duties. The company operates in an environment where equipment reliability directly impacts operational success, making the role of Supervisor, Fleet Operations, essential for maintaining overall fleet health and regulatory compliance.

The Supervisor, Fleet Operations, is responsible for the comprehensive management of the company's vehicle fleet. This role requires an individual to not only oversee the maintenance and repair functions but also to monitor and control costs associated with fleet upkeep. Key responsibilities include ensuring the proper use and care of fleet assets, preventing mechanical failures through proactive maintenance strategies, and working closely with both internal teams and external vendors to coordinate repairs and service activities. The supervisor is also tasked with managing administrative personnel within the department, highlighting a leadership component that involves staff development, performance evaluations, and effective communication across departments.

Utilizing current fleet automotive software and preventative maintenance techniques, this role monitors vehicle repairs and audits to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and appearance standards. The position demands analytical skills to investigate equipment or vehicle system failures and identify root causes, enabling timely resolutions and minimizing downtime. Additionally, the Supervisor plays a critical role in cost management by reviewing component failures and replacement trends to develop strategies that enhance automotive cost effectiveness.

Safety and regulatory compliance are prioritized in this position, with responsibilities including conducting facility audits, following up on safety issues, and coordinating regulatory training for staff. Vendor management is another significant aspect, requiring verification of vendor repairs, preparation of repair orders and estimates, and scrutinizing fleet system reports to detect and correct anomalies. The ideal candidate is expected to have considerable mechanical knowledge, excellent management skills, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders, including mechanics, drivers, vendors, and internal business units.

This full-time supervisory role offers the opportunity to lead a critical operational department within the company and requires readiness to work flexible hours including weekends when necessary. The Supervisor, Fleet Operations, ensures that the fleet remains a reliable resource supporting business objectives while adhering to all safety and cost standards. The role demands a balance of technical expertise, administrative leadership, and strategic planning to maintain optimal fleet operations.

Job Requirements

U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.
employer will not sponsor visas for position
must be located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate
applies legal, regulatory and safety compliance knowledge to reduce company risk
possesses knowledge of mechanical fundamentals, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to vehicle or aircraft fleet operation
manages equipment repair and oversees the correction of problems with tools, machinery and other standard technical equipment
applies understanding of policies/procedures to situations and operations in a business area
manages inspections of buildings, grounds, equipment, supplies or compliance documents to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, prolonged service life, and appearance
displays knowledge of company structure and operations to resolve problems, make decisions and achieve business objectives
manages physical assets (e.g., machinery, vehicles, equipment, supplies)
evaluates, obtains and allocates physical asset resources, maximizes their use and projects future asset needs
coaches and develops others using career development processes/tools
manages and establishes working relationships with vendors (e.g., suppliers, consultants, contractors) and internal customers (e.g., Accounting, Engineering, etc.)
willing to work flexible shift hours and on the weekends
automotive service excellence (ASE) certification
experience repairing vehicles or managing employees that repair vehicles

Job Qualifications

Knowledge of mechanical fundamentals, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to vehicle or aircraft fleet operation
experience repairing vehicles or managing employees that repair vehicles
automotive service excellence (ASE) certification
ability to manage equipment repair and oversee correction of problems with tools, machinery and other standard technical equipment
knowledge of company structure and operations to resolve problems, make decisions and achieve business objectives
experience managing vendor relationships
ability to coach and develop others using career development processes/tools
knowledge of policies/procedures relevant to fleet operations

Job Duties

Ensures adequate inventory levels to support business processes
works with other groups to prevent, identify and resolve equipment/service problems
adheres to purchasing limits, expense approval procedures, and equipment disposal guidelines to remain within cost plan
reviews and approves automotive expenses
determines employee training needs to produce continuous development plans
provides feedback and support
conducts performance evaluations and resolves individual/group performance issues