Dairy Farmers of America

Fleet Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America$71K — $133K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; 2-5 years experience in fleet maintenance, particularly in diesel and heavy equipment repair.
  • Demonstrated leadership attributes or team lead experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
  • Technical degree in diesel engine or heavy equipment repair is a plus.
  • Preferred certifications: ASE Master Truck Certified, CAFM Financial Systems, Risk Management, Information Management, and a commercial driver's license.
  • Thorough knowledge of safety practices and compliance regulations such as DOT and OSHA.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute daily/weekly maintenance plans to address fleet needs and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Supervise budgetary and inventory management to control labor and repair costs.
  • Monitor operational performance and seek continuous improvement in maintenance processes.
  • Review maintenance documentation and ensure proper communication of service needs within the team.
  • Enforce safety policies and operational compliance to adhere to federal and state regulations.
  • Conduct inspections of repairs to ensure work meets company and regulatory standards.
  • Train and mentor fleet maintenance staff on best practices and efficiency techniques.

Benefits

  • PTO Vacation days and Paid Holidays.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health support.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program for continuing education.
Full Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Supervise day-to-day shop activities and fleet mechanics who provide preventative and corrective
maintenance for DFA-owned equipment. Plan, schedule, and document repair work to ensure that all
work is done in a safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create and execute the daily/weekly plan for assigned shop location(s) to accomplish
preventative maintenance and set or reevaluate priorities depending on location needs. Provide
direction to mechanics to ensure that the fleet is repaired and maintained in a safe, efficient, and
timely manner with the highest quality.
• Supervise the financial status of assigned location(s) and monitor and control labor, supplies, and
cost. Oversee shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are
maintained and purchases are within budget. Review and approve expenses that are within
scope of approval level; refer larger expenses or major repairs to manager as appropriate.
• Monitor operational performance and efficiency; assist in the identification and implementation of
continuous improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities.
• Review EDVIR's & DVIR's (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) and communicate service needs to
manager or appropriate individual. Ensure proper chain of custody is followed by shop staff for
daily paperwork, work orders, and parts usage utilizing fleet management software or other
computer programs.
• Manage adherence to safety procedures and policies established by company policy, OSHA, and
DOT laws.
• Perform inspections of internal and outside repairs to ensure all work was properly completed in
accordance with company's safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations;
follow up as appropriate.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and
electrical systems to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on heavy
equipment and vehicles used by the Company, both onsite and on the road.
• Assist in routine environmental, safety, OSHA, and DOT compliance and reporting for assigned
location.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local and national vendors to ensure best
pricing and quality work.
• Actively promote a safety culture by adherence to safety procedures. Work with safety and
environmental manager on investigations and corrective actions as a result of injuries/accidents,
audits, or employee concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized fleet maintenance facility.
• Create employee schedules, approve timecards/time off requests, and work with HR to resolve
any payroll issues. Complete annual performance reviews. Coach, counsel, and discipline
employees; interview and hire new employees.
• Train and direct fleet maintenance personnel on safest and most efficient methods of performing
preventative maintenance and repairs.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed
by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties
may be assigned as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance (diesel
engine, heavy equipment repair) coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team lead
experience.
• Technical degree in the diesel engine, heavy equipment repair industry preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License - ASE Master Truck Certified preferred; Certified Automotive Fleet
Management (CAFM) Financial Systems, CAFM Risk Management, and CAFM Information
Management preferred; commercial driver's license preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state
regulations.
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Able to add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (whole numbers, common
fractions, decimals).
• Able to perform root-cause problem solving.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to demonstrate strong customer service orientation.
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational
skills)
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to collaborate and encourage employee engagement; able to coach, develop, engage, and
retain a team of employees.
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism (i.e., conflict
resolution skills).
• Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; able to lead others through
change.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
COMPENSATION:
• Competitive pay based on experience: $71,880 up to 133,490
• PTO Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
REPORTING TO THIS POSITION
• Fleet mechanics; may also supervise transportation/logistics/inventory support employees.
TRAVEL
• No travel required
☒ 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
• 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
• 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
• 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
• 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

About Dairy Farmers of America

Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is a national milk marketing cooperative in the United States. DFA markets members' raw milk and sells milk and derivative products to wholesale buyers both domestically and abroad. Net sales in 2016 were $13.5 billion, representing about 22 percent of raw milk production in the United States.
Learn more about Dairy Farmers of America
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Founded
1967

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