Manager, Maintenance and Repair

Overview

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group is a global leader in shipping and logistics, serving more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. Through its subsidiary CEVA Logistics and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group offers a complete and increasingly efficient range of shipping, land, air and logistics solutions. The Group is committed to the energy transition in shipping and aims to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group assists humanitarian crises with emergency responses using its shipping and logistics expertise. Present in 160 countries with more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

The primary function of this position is to manage, monitor and control all aspects of Maintenance and Repair (M&R) of CMA CGM Group equipment within the geographic region covered by this position, which includes the Pacific, Northwest and Southwest regions.

• Oversee vendor activities related to the repair of CMA equipment, including Refrigerated Containers, Dry Containers, Specialized Equipment (Flat Racks & Open Tarps), Gen Set Units and Chassis; review damage pictures to validate estimates; maintain vendor relationships; and conduct cost-saving depot audits on visits to vendors.
• Review and adjust or decline repair estimates through the CMA MNR systems.
• Review and adjust or decline paper estimates from vendors not yet on the Newport systems.
• Establish an inspection program for on/off hired equipment within the regions; review and adjust estimates when equipment is on or off hire.
• Ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner and minimize long stays (over 30 days).
• Review all estimates and rebill appropriate 3rd party damages.
• Assist the MAT DISPUTE team with review of 3rd party rebill equipment claims when a dispute occurs.
• Manage M&R costs to ensure the region remains within cost guidelines set by CMA CGM Corporate MNR; assist in preparation and implementation of the M&R budget for the region.
• Identify cost savings opportunities through data analysis of vendors by location and overall practices.
• Identify and implement best practices; support management in cost savings initiatives and additional opportunities.
• Review the ILA POD Major Damage and update equipment status accordingly.
• Maintain equipment service levels in relation to customer demands.
• Assist Port Ops with specialized equipment availability and surveys (open tarps and flat racks); manage gen sets inventory/availability.
• Assist the CIM Team with distressed loads requiring transloads or other actions/inquiries.
• Obtain reefer downloads as required and convert to text or PDF for viewing by internal/external personnel.
• Assist with procurement of new MNR vendors/depots and with container sales where applicable.
• Liaise with Corporate MNR and HO for DV approvals when repair estimates exceed local guidelines.
• Implement and monitor a vendor audit program to ensure compliance with CMA repair criteria and ILA Major Damage Criteria across ILA port facilities in Gulf and West Coast Regions.
• Develop and maintain a network of cost-effective vendors to repair CMA CGM equipment (dry vans, specials, gen sets, reefers, gen sets and chassis).
• Ensure the vendor audit program remains accurate for the region and update as needed to reflect new labor rates and material costs.
• Develop and maintain rapport with repair vendors, depot operators and terminal personnel.
• Scrutinize MNR estimates/repairs to ensure necessity and accuracy; create 3rd party rebills when warranted.
• Identify regional cost savings through location-based analysis and trends; promote continuous improvement of best practices.
• Monitor damaged idle containers to avoid excess storage charges; manage storage charges at rails/ports when applicable.
• Assist management with cost savings initiatives and identify additional opportunities.
• Perform other responsibilities or projects as assigned and provide coverage for other MNR managers when needed.

• Education:
  
  Degree in Business Management…