Director of Fleet Maintenance (Salisbury, MD, US, 21804)
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
Summary
To manage, optimize and leverage fleet maintenance operations and garages nationally for the Company including PTI, live haul, etc.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and manage the fleet maintenance staff to include hiring, training, and developing and growth of the staff to meet the needs of the department. Leverage private fleet as a competitive advantage while determining lowest cost provider of in-side provided fleet maintenance vs. outsourcing.
Ensure safe working conditions, practices and overall advocate for safety culture for all associates.
Ensure all fleet maintenance facilities are in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety requirements.
Develop and manage and continuously improve fleet preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure they meet the needs of the Company.
Develop and manage the fleet maintenance annual budget.
Manage the Maintenance Management system.
Conduct fleet evaluations and audits to ensure maintenance standards are attained. Benchmark with industry, associations, standards to assess performance, efficiency, and results.
Work with Fleet Maintenance to spec all tractors, trucks, and trailers purchased each year and balance with life cycle management and overall asset replacement strategy.
Maintain current knowledge in fleet maintenance advancements by representing the Company at industry activities.
Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Education
BS Degree (Logistics, Transportation, Business Management) MS Degree Preferred
Experience Requirements
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Understanding of private fleet maintenance operations, procedures, and success criteria
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Understanding of DOT regulations
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Robust cross-functional collaboration skill set with other functions, i.e.: finance, operations, manufacturing, transportation, safety
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TRU, cold chain and food safety knowledge and expertise
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Strong oral and written communications skills
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Strong presentation skills
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Able to build pipeline of innovation and efficiency tactics to drive enhanced results
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Relevant knowledge and understanding of alternative energy fuels in transportation
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Understanding of standard software applications
Experience Preferred
15 – 20 years Related Experience
Decision Making Responsibilities
Routine decisions within the scope of the job responsibilities. All other decisions referred to supervisor. Economic modeling capabilities to calculate ROI, feasibility and net impact to the P&L.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.