Senior Manager, Vehicle Maintenance

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Full Time Management TOLEDO, Toledo, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

The Senior Manager of Vehicle Maintenance oversees the fleet maintenance department across multiple sites, determines priorities, and manages programs to achieve TARTA's goals, while leading a team dedicated to enhancing TARTA’s transportation services. Responsibilities include maintaining capital assets, lease agreements, and warranty enforcement. They must anticipate future mechanical needs, implement improvement initiatives, and leverage technology for proactive management. Analyzing maintenance trends, exploring cost‑effective solutions, and enhancing public perception of TARTA.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, foster staff development, and possess fundamental knowledge of maintenance.

In response to the local community’s renewed focus and support of TARTA, the Board adopted TARTA Next, a ten‑year plan to increase services, invest in capital assets such as new mobility hubs and a zero‑emissions bus fleet, and to improve customer experience through investments in technology, bus shelters, signage, and customer outreach. This transformation is well underway and powered by a dedicated team of professionals in each department, from the leadership team to every front‑line team member.

• Manages and leads management staff to ensure maximum availability of buses to meet service commitments by establishing servicing priorities through Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors. Monitors these activities to ensure adherence to established operational policies and procedures and keeps the Director of Maintenance advised accordingly.
• Serve as a technical resource to the divisions and executive management.
• Work closely with the Director of Maintenance and other department leaders to provide solutions to challenges or personnel, materials, space, and quality of work through analysis of information, visual inspection, and work auditing, including report generation and corrective action based on expectations and developed standards.
• Oversees and manages storeroom operations, including stock levels, parts acquisition from proper vendors, and parts distribution.
• Troubleshoots and coordinates response to maintenance issues that cross divisional and organizational lines.
• Work with the Director of Maintenance on planning for future requirements for vehicle replacements and/or overhauls.
• Develop and present programs and projects, including cost projections.
• Plan, develop, and administer department policies and procedures; set goals and priorities.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the department budget and capital program.
• Assist with purchasing and other departments to ensure efficient and economic operations.
• Work closely with vehicle maintenance technicians and supervisors to improve the predictability of failures and breakdowns.
• Establishes a workflow of seven (7) days to ensure steady shop production, working closely with supervisors and vehicle technicians.
• Oversee all maintenance of electronic technicians related to the onboard equipment in relation to installation, repairs, and maintenance.
• Oversee safety, quality, and preventive fleet maintenance programs.
• Prepare complex reports and analyses on maintenance-related subjects.
• Work with purchasing, supply, and grant departments to plan, schedule, and support the use of labor and funds.
• Direct Supervisors in first‑level disciplinary and grievance hearings and recommend appropriate disciplinary action for both represented and non‑represented employees.
• Assist in preparations for labor negotiations.
• Manage assignments of staff and resources to operating divisions.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff.
• Communicate and implement safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintain accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees.
• Contribute…