Fleet Maintenance Manager

This individual will ensure that Reiter Dairy, LLC vehicle maintenance programs are executed in an efficient, safe and economical manner by providing leadership, and coordinating and directing employee activities engaged in servicing and repairing equipment and vehicles assigned to the Reiter Dairy, LLC.  Experience is preferred in managing multiple remote locations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, directs, and monitors preventive maintenance and repair programs for Reiter Dairy, LLC vehicles; Routinely apprises Logistics Manager and Region Fleet Maintenance about fleet performance and costs. Makes presentations and prepares reports for the Logistics Manager and Region Fleet Maintenance Manager as requested; Contributes and guides others to understanding and supporting our cost conscious culture; Performs justification and life cycle cost analyses; performs trend analyses for various vehicle performance and maintenance issues and related expenses; Supports and contributes to the development and success of warranty and policy programs for recovery of expenses; Assists in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for vehicle maintenance using known best practices; Assists in the direction of departmental activities in budget cycle requirements; Reviews and makes recommendations on scope of work and specifications for major procurements related to fleet maintenance; Directs compliance with or assists in the establishment of programs, policies, and procedures to attract, develop, and retain a competent and motivated workforce, including but not limited to recruiting, training, performance management, counseling, grievances, and appeals; Assures timely and assertive responses to inspection findings, working closely with Company Safety and DOT compliance managers; Assists in the development and leadership of short-and-long-range planning activities covering all aspects of fleet maintenance operations; Assures timely and accurate responses to Logistics Manager and Region Fleet Maintenance Manager initiatives and directives; Travel requirement: 20% (to observe and audit vehicle performance and maintenance in remote locations); Wears personal protective equipment and complies with safety regulations.   Job Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge of the following: Principles, methods and practices pertaining to the supervision of fleet maintenance and repair operations, including transportation refrigeration equipment; Implementation of fleet operational goals, objectives, policies and procedures; Tools, lubricants, equipment and procedures used in servicing, overhauling, repairing and adjusting a variety of power driven equipment and transportation refrigeration equipment; Principles and methods used in the planning/coordination of an effective program for preventative maintenance; Regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state and local guidelines (i.e., OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, EPA, ANSI); Supervising, training and motivating fleet maintenance personnel; Adheres to workplace diversity and has track record of full compliance with EEO guidelines. Significant work experience in the following: Accurate record keeping; research and cost reporting procedures; budgeting; inventory control and parts acquisition; Use of automated equipment maintenance systems used in generating work orders, parts utilization reports and labor productivity; Successful negotiation and on-going management of contract fleet maintenance agreements and outside vendors (i.e., body shops); Performing audits of vehicle maintenance and safety by performing hands-on vehicle and record inspections. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Education and/or experience: High School Diploma / GED required.  In addition candidate will possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the completion of an Associates Degree or 60 semester units or equivalent in automotive technology, and ten years of increasingly responsible experience in fleet maintenance of over the road and refrigeration equipment with at least 5 years experience in the supervision and management of fleet operations. A valid Commercial Drivers License is preferred. Dean Foods Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  M/F/D/V Job Title: Fleet Maintenance Manager Location: SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Installation/Maintenance/Repair Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: High School or equivalent