Diesel Shop Manager
LAUNCH TransTechs is seeking a Diesel Shop Manager to manage shop repairs, maintenance and technicians in South Holland, IL.
Shift: 1st, M- F 7 am - 5 pm
Pay: $60,000 - $80,000/hr., depending on experience
Benefits include:
- Competitive Wages & Consistent Pay!
- Career Advancement Opportunities!
- 401K and Retirement Planning!
- Full Dental and Medical Insurance!
- Paid Vacation!
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directly involved in the Profit and Loss of the location. This includes the approval of all purchases, repairs and managing the accuracy on Parts Inventory.
- Understand and manage tire program requirements. Control and address any rework issues.
- Accountable for equipment availability and repair decisions for company owned and driver Leased units.
- Regular communication across all business segments to prioritize workflow and maximize equipment availability as operational dynamics fluctuate.
- Participate in screening, interviewing and selection of the most qualified candidates during the hiring process.
- Work with HR Recruiters, attend Tech Schools and career fairs to ensure company is presented as an employer of choice.
- Balance associate skill levels and skill mix with approved headcount for the location.
- Develop associates’ skills by ensuring participation in vendor and company led training.
- Ensure all direct reports and location associates have clearly defined accountabilities and development plans.
- Cultivate and maintain productive supplier relationships. This includes managing volume and quality of sublet repairs, performing follow up when needed, and managing the costs associated with sublet work.
- Responsible for regular communication with associates to include sharing the team’s performance metrics, and corporate updates.
- Assist with development of performance goals for the shop as a whole and for individuals. Create and execute action plans associated with those goals.
- Complete performance assessments of associates to include Performance Assessments and Individual Development Plans [IDP].
- Responsible for addressing performance related opportunities, including disciplinary action, administering Performance Improvement Plans [PIP], or termination.
- Responsible for the accuracy of payroll submission.
- Manage Shop schedules and associate schedules [vacations, time off, hours].
- Ensure the location is properly equipped with tooling to perform necessary repairs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- The equivalent of high school diploma or GED and 4+ years of mechanical experience.
- College degree and/or 4 years of relevant transportation experience.
- ASE Diesel Certifications Strongly Preferred.
- CDL Preferred, or able/willing to obtain.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.