Operations Manager - Fleet Services

** Job Description**:
* Operations Management:
Responsible for the execution of work analysis, vehicle planning and scheduling, scheduling and assigning work to technicians, productivity tracking and optimization, shift and shop meetings, and RO review and approval.
Directly involved in Labor Planning by evaluating incoming work and allocating resources, balancing shift schedules, and level loading work load to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Responsible for optimizing labor at the shop, and ensuring the optimal mix of straight time, O/T and Outside Repair.
Responsible for optimizing shift patterns to match supply of qualified tech hours versus the availability of equipment based upon customer operating hours.
Oversee the execution of the Automated Planning System (APS).
* Labor Management:
Provides management, training and development of all personnel assigned.
Responsible for Performance Management of all assigned personnel.
Responsible for successful development and execution of the Technical Training Plan in coordination with the Field Training Team. Ensure TOPS plan is prioritized based upon Breakdown, Rework and Running Cost trends.
Makes recommendations for future staffing based on changes to the business environment.
Responsible for Recruiting, Hiring, On-boarding, Payroll, and Succession Planning.
* Customer Management:
Directly responsible for customer relationship management to include issue resolutions, customer satisfaction, and retention, as well as ensuring uptime.
Responsible for execution of customer communication protocol.
Responsible for optimizing vehicle maintenance cycle time and ensuring that the shop meets or exceeds Delivered in Time Promised objectives based upon customer requirements.
Collaborate with Sales Team to develop the service requirement section of the Customer Care Plan to ensure effective delivery of service.
Conduct customer visits and annual reviews as required by the Customer Care Plan.
* Financial Management:
Responsible for implementing cost control measures related to maintenance operations budget and location P&L statement to meet short and long term financial goals.
Directly responsible for successful execution of Maintenance Initiatives to attain or exceed specified financial targets.
Responsible for the optimization of net maintenance cost per unit.
Responsible for Customer Retention and Maintenance CSI through optimal execution of the Maintenance Promise.
Work with vendor sourcing group to identify potential and preferred vendors for specific facilities and vehicle maintenance services. Responsible for ensuring accuracy of third party invoices and the quality of worked outsourced to vendors.
Responsible for Payroll, Purchase Order approval and invoice reconciliation, and fuel reconciliation, all liquid inventories to include fuel, DEF and oil.
Responsible for the successful execution of the customer bill back process to include identification, review and approval of bill back opportunities.
Responsible for ensuring proper documentation and explanation/ reporting of re-billable activity.
Responsible for the successful execution of the Warranty process and maximizing warranty recovery.
Ensure data integrity in the Shop Management Online system.
* Asset Management:
Directs his/her subordinates in maintaining the appearance and maintenance of assigned locations, including sustaining 6S standards throughout the shop.
Evaluates needs and makes recommendation for shop tooling and equipment requirements.
Responsible for the execution of Asset Management initiatives at the shop level.
Management and oversight of vehicle specifications and vehicle in-service/out-service process.
Provide input during business unit asset management review.
Ensure all vehicles have required specifications in SAM.
Responsible for successful execution of Parts Inventory management, policies and procedures.
Collaborate with Rental in scheduling PM’s, utilization of assets to be ready at all times, subs, VMI, and wash log.
* Quality Management:
Responsible for successful execution of Quality Inspections of PM & repairs, including In Process Reviews of non-PM work.
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