Maintenance Director

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Challenger Motor Freight Full time

Job Summary:

The Director, Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations of Challenger Motor Freight Inc.'s four shop locations. This role will focus on optimizing resources, prioritizing spending, and developing the maintenance leadership team to ensure maintenance activities meet established targets and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of Challenger's four maintenance facilities.
  • Direct priorities to the maintenance leadership to ensure 95% of Challenger's Tractor Trailer fleet is available for dispatch 24/7.
  • Increasing revenue generation through Owner Operator maintenance services.
  • Ensure all warranty opportunities are maximized from each OEM supplier.
  • Primary resource on truck and trailer specification/build decisions and direct procurement cycles via RFP process to meet the needs of the business.
  • Ensure all facilities are operating safely and efficiently while providing the best cost reduction solutions without detriment to our fleet.
  • Ensure the maintenance department is providing exceptional customer service to our internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build a fiscally responsible annual operating budgetary framework and complete business planning to shape the success of our maintenance department.
  • Maintain vendor relationships with asset purchase, disposal, used equipment sales, and lease returns.
  • Ability to make critical decisions regarding high-cost repairs, equipment lifecycle, and warranty exceptions.
  • Work closely with the Leadership Team, Equipment Control, and business unit leaders to adequately maintain their needs and ensure business results are met.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5-10 years' experience as a Maintenance Manager or Director in the transportation industry.
  • Post-secondary degree and/or coursework in Business Administration/Commerce is preferred but not essential if the candidate has the appropriate training or experience.
  • Experience in a maintenance/retail shop environment is an asset.
  • Licensed Mechanic with 310T or 310J Red Seal Certification is an asset.
  • AZ license and heavy equipment operator is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the Ontario, BC, and Quebec trucking markets is an asset.
  • Previous experience remotely managing employees/locations is an asset.
  • Possession of a valid license and a suitable vehicle (travel required).
  • Strong business knowledge of North American transportation and fleet maintenance.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, relationship building, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
  • Ability to lead and coach employees to utilize their strengths and further develop themselves personally and professionally.
  • Strong attention to detail with a mechanical aptitude.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office, computer, and telephone skills.
  • Creative and effective problem-solving ability.
  • Strong financial and business acumen.
  • Experience with financial statements and ability to understand financial for business decision-making.
  • Ability to read and understand operational reports and metrics to make effective decisions.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and turn multiple sources of data into effective information for making decisions to benefit the business.
  • Ability to work independently and also in a team environment.
  • Strong customer focus.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues.
  • Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional, and a positive team member.
  • Reliable, dependable with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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