Fleet Maintenance and Damage Manager

• Develops, implements and communicates operating plans to maximize fleet utilization to business and company guidelines, directing and controlling the maintenance, repair and/or reconditioning of fleet vehicles, all activities relating to in-fleeting new and/or used vehicles into the rental fleet and de-fleeting vehicles to sale, auction and/or other alternative channels.
• Manages performance of team members/employees against business plan by setting, communicating, monitoring and updating goals as needed for key performance indicators on a regular and consistent basis for service, damage, in-fleet and deletion, including, but not limited to, technician productivity, percent out of service, overdue idle cars, vendor cycle time, days to deletion and venue quality average grade.
• Forecasts, budgets and manages key financial drivers including, but not limited to, S&W per day, warranty recovery, cost per estimate and cost per deletion.
• Coordinates vehicle damage appraisals/repairs and all activities related to repairs and maintenance including documentation and the ordering of parts, tools, and supplies.
• Oversees, manages and maintains vendor relationships and workload assignment, ensuring established service levels and standards are met and that all vendor management policies and procedures are followed.
• Partners with the respective Fleet owner, District/City Managers, Territory Performance Managers and/or External Partners to prioritize the workload according to business objectives.
• Manages all areas of the employee lifecycle including hiring, on-onboarding, training, recognition and performance management of both managers and employees to enable a high-performance culture supervises, develops, motivates, recognizes and evaluates the performance of manager and employee staff to enable a high performing culture.
• Manages all facets of employee relations, including, but not limited to, implementing HR policies and practices in a consistent and fair manner, in accordance with Company policies and partnering with Human Resources Business Partners where appropriate.
• Provides a safe work environment by ensuring all safety policies and practices are followed and maintained.

• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Financial acumen and forecasting skills.
• Talent management and delegation.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation and vendor management skills.
• High School diploma required; 2-4 year college degree preferred (or equivalent in education, training or experience)
• Minimum of 5 years management experience of employees in related field (rental car, automotive shop or service-oriented field)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, continuously sit, stand, bend, reach, walk, kneel, get up and get down from a seated position, enter, exit, climb into, climb down from, and drive a variety of automobiles, cargo vans and box trucks in all weather conditions.
• Valid Driver License (Class A, B or C CDL)
• Must be able to obtain DOT medical clearance.
• Willingness to Work Outdoors in all weather conditions and near a mechanical shop with moderate noise.
• Must be 21 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• On-Site Requirement: This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely.

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Accident Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company-matched contributions.
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills.
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more.

Avis Budget Group is a leading provider of mobility options, with brands including Avis, Budget & Budget Truck and Zipcar. With more than 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries, we are shaping the future of our industry and want you to join us in our mission. Apply today to get connected to an exciting career, a supportive family of employees and a world of opportunities within our growing enterprise.