Maintenance Manager

Chicago IL

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships involving communication 2. Ensure that daily pre-shift meetings take place with all employees every day 3. Assist service center manager in communicating and aligning the service center’s culture and operating plan 4. Lead employees in knowledge and skill development; monitor all education activity and mentor involvement 5. Convey clear expectations and hold people accountable for achieving goals, apply applicable corrective action when necessary to redirect employees 6. Responsible for the clean and safe working condition of the facility and equipment 7. Establish and maintain a center safety committee and support their activities 8. Ensure all security measures are taken to protect employees,cleaning equipment, and the facility 9. Routinely communicate with labor team on remaining on task so that customer’s needs are met 10. Lead employees in proper freight handling practices, including all claims prevention, hazardous materials, over-short-damage, freight analysis requirements and use of tools and equipment 11. Review and monitor all production and efficiency measurements as reported in various measurement formats 12. Search for ways to improve by communicating with and involving service center employees 13. Manage and maintain physical assets, supplies, and vendors; working closely with fleet maintenance employees if applicable DISCLAIMER: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent Must possess one year’s experience in the transportation industry in an operations leadership role or related position Must be able to travel as needed Basic written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.) Strong communication skills (written, oral, and visual) Thorough knowledge of LTL Industry, DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA Laws, hazardous materials regulations, NMFC and tariff rules, and company policies and procedures preferred Able to work in a remote location, taking self initiative without requiring immediate local supervision Must be multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet