Asset Manager

Title : Forklift Asset Manager

Location : Columbus, Ohio

Travel : 25%

Salary : $95,000 - $135,000

Must Haves :

• 5 years in Manufacturing Environment
• Experience as a Reliability Engineer
• Program Manager Experience – with technical / mechanical skills
• Heavy Equipment Experience
• INTEGRITY – willing to go out with the team and create relationships

Job Summary :

Primary Job Responsibilities :

Serve as the primary leader of ADS’s Forklift Program, overseeing a fleet of more than 700 powered industrial vehicles and material handling assets. Responsible for driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen vendor relationships across the enterprise.

Build and sustain robust preventative maintenance protocols while supporting work order systems to ensure timely and effective service delivery.

Oversee asset creation and ensure accurate preventative maintenance scheduling in compliance with Fixed Asset accounting standards.

Collaborate with key vendors to ensure optimal asset performance and reliability across all sites.

Provide support across the ADS network, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Partner with site teams and safety leaders to implement proactive safety measures and ensure compliance with company standards for mobile equipment.

Analyze maintenance and asset data to identify trends, forecast needs, and drive strategic improvements.

Draft and publish standard operating procedures for program initiatives, and lead training efforts to ensure consistent execution.

Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with service providers to enhance reliability and innovation.

Drive the implementation of PM programs and initiatives through a continuous improvement lens, ensuring long-term sustainability and effectiveness.

Provide clear and actionable reporting on key initiatives, including special projects, asset history, and equipment performance metrics.

Job Skills :

Proven experience managing comprehensive forklift and material handling equipment programs to ensure uptime and safety.

comprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations and material handling systems across diverse industrial environments.

Hands-on experience implementing and supporting telematics solutions to optimize fleet performance and data-driven decision-making.

Strong ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage timelines, and deliver results aligned with business goals.

Excellent verbal and written communication, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Skilled in diagnosing complex issues and implementing sustainable solutions to improve fleet reliability.

Fluent in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other digital tools for asset tracking and service scheduling.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and other business analytics tools.

Experienced in managing vendor partnerships and ensuring service quality and cost efficiency.

Ability to develop detailed business case models to support strategic capital investments in fleet assets.