Senior Fleet Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager

Build on your career with a company that has a future. At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our people. CULTURE-INTEGRITY-FAMILY. As a Senior Operations Manager, you will lead a dynamic team of people and empower others to further develop their careers while also developing your seniority in the transportation industry.

The Senior Operations Manager I manages the operations and personnel for approximately 371600 equivalent truck units comprised of one or more locations. May have Operations Managers, Operations Supervisors, Technicians-In-Charge, Customer Service Coordinators, Parts Responsible Persons, and Administrative Assistance to support the needs of the assigned location. The Senior Operations Manager I must be able to accomplish results through the effective delegation of work and responsibilities, thus ensuring business objectives and labor requirements are met. Senior Operations Manager I is responsible for ensuring that financial requirements are being met while balancing the needs of the customers against the requirements of the business. This position is responsible for the management of location(s) performance against comprehensive metrics to meet and / or exceed assigned objectives. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the location is in compliance with and properly executing all key company processes, Standard Operating Procedures, and Standard Repair Practices. As with all FMS Shop positions, the SSMI is responsible for adhering to all Ryder Maintenance Operations policies and procedures. This may also be a development position to prepare incumbents for the Senior Operations Manager II, Manager Field Operations I, or Manager Quality Assurance roles.

Shop Location(s) - Springfield MO 65802

Essential Functions

• Operations Management : Responsible for the oversight 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 strategic Labor Planning by evaluating incoming work and allocating resources, balancing shift schedules, establishing operating hours, and level loading workload 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 Workflow Management process.
• Labor Management : Provides leadership, training and development to a management team assigned to the branch(es) to include the Operations Manager, Operations Supervisors, Technicians In Charge, and Customer Service Coordinators. 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. Evaluates and 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 optimizing vehicle maintenance cycle time and ensuring that the shop meets or exceeds Delivered in Time Promised objectives based upon customer requirements. Oversight to ensure successful execution of the Customer Communication Protocol. Partner with the Sales Team to ensure proper scoping of prospective new business opportunities and identify opportunities for growth within existing customer base. 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 : Directly involved in strategic financial planning by developing budgetary forecasts and 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. 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. Oversight and exception management of Payroll, Purchase Order approval and invoice reconciliation, and fuel reconciliation. 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 management team in order to maintain the appearance and maintenance of assigned locations, including sustaining 6S standards throughout the shop. Prioritize and approve shop tooling and equipment requirements based on needs and scope. Management and oversight of vehicle specifications and vehicle in-service / out-service process. Provide expert insight during business unit asset management review. Ensure all vehicles have required specifications in SAM. Oversight of Parts Inventory management, policies and procedures
• Quality Management : Involved in strategic quality planning by developing corrective action and counter measures to operational quality issues. Oversight of Quality Inspection of PM & repairs, including In Process Reviews of non-PM work. Maintain control / visibility over shop floor activities to ensure proper root cause diagnosis by technicians and that the yield on all parts / components is optimized. Lead breakdown root cause analysis process, implement corrective actions locally, and when necessary, communicate issues to Technical Assistance Center. Develop and ensure implementation of Quality Assurance Audit Corrective Action plans and Continuous Improvement programs. Responsible for ensuring a safe workplace and providing guidance for all safety efforts and initiatives. Ensure Cleanliness and quality of repair for all maintained vehicles. Accountable for maintenance of all relevant documentation required to meet and / or exceed local, state, federal, as well as customer requirements. Comply with Safety and EPA regulations and requirements

Additional Responsibilities

Skills and Abilities

Qualifications

Travel 1-10% Safety Sensitive Non-Regulated Tech DOT Regulated No

Job Category Maintenance

Compensation Information : The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data / ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and / or long-term incentive plan based on the level and / or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below :

Pay Type : Salaried

Minimum Pay Range : $80,000

Maximum Pay Range : $85,000

Benefits Information : For all full-time positions only Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and