Garage Operations Manager

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• Ensure the upkeep of all east coast hog production assets/equipment, including trucks and trailers.
• Oversight of internal maintenance processes of company owned and operated M&R shops.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, consistently eyeing cost reduction opportunities to negotiate the lowest cost/prices.
• Responsible for the procurement strategy and initiatives for identifying new products and maintaining knowledge on product specifications.

• Directs east coast hog production garage operations and garage management.
• Garage management are responsible for ensuring repairs, service, and maintenance of a variety of vehicular equipment; workflow and developing schedules; maintaining records.
• Provides direction for quality control for in-house and vendor repairs, equipment, materials, and supply usage.
• Responsible for establishing and oversight of the east coast hog production fleet operations maintenance and garage safety programs.
• Oversees new contractors, vendors, and other service providers.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with representatives of other departments.
• Overseeing employee training and development, evaluating performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and written.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Purchasing/Negotiation experience for the procurement of large equipment including trucks, trailers, etc.
• Experience with diesel maintenance required.
• Experience managing large fleet size required.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

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