What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Manager position at Dayton Freight?
Overview
Shop Managers are responsible for the planning, coordinating and implementing methods and procedures for the most efficient and economical repairs of equipment in an error-free manner, as well as supervising and coordinating maintenance employees to achieve maximum maintenance performance and profit objectives.
Responsibilities
- Inspecting and measuring performance of maintenance personnel to improve overall Shop operations
- Reviews daily maintenance schedule and confers with shift personnel
- Assists with training, development and evaluations of maintenance personnel
- In conjunction with the Region Maintenance Manager, recruits, qualifies, interviews, hires, trains and develops maintenance personnel
- Assists the Region Maintenance Manager in the investigation, reporting and initiation of corrective action for accidents, job related injuries or employee discrepancies
- Maintains excellent communication with external and internal customers
- Ensures maintenance facility conforms to prescribed standards of safety and cleanliness
- Understands and applies company safety practices including DOT, EPA, ICC and OSHA rules and regulations
- Effectively handles special assignments as directed
- Continuously improves processes
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the LTL/Transportation Industry
- Experience in a maintenance setting
- Experience managing others
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Fluent in English
Benefits
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Quick advancement
- Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
- Modern facilities
- Clean, late model equipment
- Clean and organized shop
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
- 401(k) plan, Company Match
