VP of Fleet Maintenance at SALSON LOGISTICS INC – NEWARK, New Jersey

Salson Logistics is a division of Total Transportation Services (TTSI) transportation operation that provides logistics solutions from Port-to Shelf services for large retailers and consumer brands.

• Direct oversight and planning of the company shops and rolling assets
• Create and maintain efficient shop performance standards (standard repair times (SRTs) KPIs, procedures (SOPs) and policies
• Maintain strict adherence to company operations, safety policies, and develop/amend SOPs as needed
• Adherence and awareness of all DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA rules/regulations
• Work with Safety and Operations to create and deploy a standard tractor specification by work type
• Manage equipment lifecycle, management for tractor, trailer and chassis assets to maximize profitability in collaboration with Finance, Operations and Sales
• Work with Finance to develop an asset management strategy based on the total cost of ownership of a tractor (preventative maintenance, component failure, fuel, lost opportunity of down time, etc.) to determine replacement needs for capital investment plan for annual budget.
• Create and assure the accuracy of parts inventories and monitory cost versus budget
• Maintain department budget to control maintenance costs relating to personnel, purchasing, inventory control and outsourcing of repairs
• Oversee vehicle preventive maintenance schedules and process
• Interview, train and coach subordinate staff members and complete employee assessments and performance reviews
• Be a strong leader for the companys driver retention efforts with your entire staff through encouragement, coaching and active participation within your department and throughout the entire company
• Direct supervisory staff in the planning of rolling stock repair and maintenance jobs
• Operate and utilize computerized diagnostic (TMT) and other tracking systems
• Provide reports to senior leadership on a weekly/monthly basis
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested
• Create and implement a business plan for area of responsibility including processes, protocols and procedures to streamline productivity and set benchmarks. Update as necessary
• Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• In collaboration with Safety and Operations develop and maintain a technology solution in and around the tractor for regulatory compliance and accident avoidance.
• Develop relationships with OEMs, outside vendors to ensure current, future technology and outside assistance
• Using the developed specification work with the OEMs for procurement of tractors based on the annual budget process in place for capital investments.
• Develop a written Safety and Health Program, Hazard Communication Program, PPE Assessment Written Hazard Assessment, Powered Industrial Truck training and certification

• 7+ years of experience in logistics and fleet mechanics including Freightliners, MAC, and CNG vehicles
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple maintenance facilities across the US
• Must have strong leadership skills with a high level of communication skills in all forms (in person, email, text, etc.)
• Must be detail-oriented; understand workflows; be highly organized; able to multitask and work well under pressure
• Knowledge of Maintenance TMS software
• Financial and budgeting skills
• Available to travel to Maintenance locations as necessary