National Maintenance Manager (Logistics)

Penske Automotive Group - Greensboro, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Greensboro, NC

Truck Transportation

About the position

Penske Logistics is seeking a National Maintenance Manager who will be responsible for the overall maintenance of the Penske Logistics Fleet. This role involves providing direction to field leadership regarding asset and life-cycle management for EPES Transport System LLC. The National Maintenance Manager will enforce adherence to the defined maintenance program of equipment, fleet strategy, and optimization, which includes tractors, trucks, and trailers. The position also requires the implementation of policies and procedures, as well as conducting fleet management training for field locations. The manager will be responsible for providing metrics and scorecards for fuel, maintenance expenses, and asset management cost-effectiveness. This position reports directly to the Director of Fleet Operations and is based in Greensboro, NC. In addition to the primary responsibilities, the National Maintenance Manager will work with third-party vendors to understand and define vehicle specifications, and possess basic contract knowledge of terms, conditions, and rates. The role also involves understanding risks and liabilities related to vehicle leases and maintenance contracts. The manager will provide ongoing cost management expertise to continually drive costs out of operations and improve profitability, while also managing equipment disposal strategies to maximize gains on sales. The position requires a proactive approach to managing maintenance expenses and cost mitigation, ensuring that billing is accurate and in accordance with vendor contracts. The manager will also lead the development of equipment strategy during new customer launches, planning, implementation, and start-up. Regular scheduling and attendance at fleet reviews will be necessary to provide direction on specific opportunities and activities aimed at improving fleet efficiencies and reducing costs.

Responsibilities

• Work with PTL and all third party vendors to manage maintenance expenses/cost mitigation.
• Ensure billing is accurate and in accordance with terms of vendor contracts.
• Manage and direct fleet strategy, sourcing and deployment of equipment.
• During new customer launches, lead development of equipment strategy, planning and implementation and start-up.
• Maintain centralized view of fleet activities from all sources (3rd party, Penske leased, owned).
• Regularly schedule and attend Fleet reviews, providing direction on specific opportunities and activities to improve fleet efficiencies and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years Fleet Asset Management experience with experience leading teams and managing processes required.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills are required.
• Knowledge of financial principles and practices is required.
• Successful track record of building relationships with stakeholders, customers, and vendors that have resulted in high customer satisfaction is required.
• Ability to problem solve in a creative manner is required.
• High-level knowledge of equipment specifications, pricing, and fleet analytics methodology and standards is required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage projects from start to finish is required.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, and complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred membership of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) certification.
• Penske Truck Leasing Maintenance experience preferred.