Garage Manager - Fleet maintenance

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Perdue Farms is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward‑thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and every associate is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve.

From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work‑life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

As a Perdue Garage Manager, you will use your excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills to engage technicians and maintain good morale among your team. Regular duties include coordinating, scheduling, and auditing vehicle maintenance repairs, including preventative, mechanical and electrical repairs. You will be involved in the hiring, training and ongoing development of vehicle maintenance technicians to ensure that our highly skilled workforce is able to meet customer expectations.

• Manages assigned garage staff to include hiring, training, and developing the staff to meet the needs of the department.
• Monitor associate work levels.
• Prioritize and assign work to meet customers’ needs.
• Coach and mentor technicians.
• Facility management, assuring a clean, safe, OSHA compliant working environment.
• Control repair, inventory, and labor costs.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of Perdue’s assets in accordance with customer requirements, OEM specifications and DOT regulations.
• Manages the department operations to established operating budgets.

REQUIRED:

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• 3‑5 years of experience in fleet maintenance management or a minimum of 3 years managing teams in an environment with strong operational performance metrics. Understanding of mechanical processes.
• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Perdue safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.
• Understanding of standard software applications.
• Strong math, communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills required.

• BS Degree preferred (Management).
• Class A CDL.
• Mechanical experience.

Able to move freely throughout the garage facility to include climbing vertical heights (0‑50'), carrying tools and equipment (0‑100 pounds), exposure to extreme temperatures (0‑100 degrees Fahrenheit), humidity (0‑100%), noise (50‑100 db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing