Director of Fleet & Sustainability

Position: Director of Fleet and Sustainability

Company Name: AiLO Logistics

FLSA Status for Employee: Exempt

Position Type: Full-TimeLocation: Compton, CA (Headquarters; On-site)

Salary Range: $110,000 - $170,000

Position Summary

Manage a wide variety of repairs, maintenance, installations, replacements, preventative maintenance, and diagnostic tasks for various makes and models. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

To be successful in this role, candidates must have strong mechanical experience and understand a variety of equipment, be computer savvy and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to triage and prioritize work orders. Additionally, the ideal candidate for this position will have strong supervisory skills to manage and supervise all maintenance employees including mechanics, technicians, clerks and regional managers.

Requirements And Responsibilities

• Oversees personnel including coaching, training, evaluating employee performance, and conducting disciplinary action as needed and per company policy.
• Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Work with vendors and staff to minimize downtime for the fleet while ensuring all safety standards are met for the maintenance of the fleet.
• Hire and train shop employees which includes continuous training that benefits the mechanics’ development.
• Work with Operations teams regarding vehicles readiness and concerns.
• Coach and mentor technicians.
• Develop processes and implement a plan to ensure correct items and quantities are in stock in the appropriate terminals.
• Oversee efforts to improve profitability through cost reduction, cost avoidance, and process improvement.
• Inspect work in progress to assure conformance with established maintenance and repair practice.
• Maintain a friendly relationship with suppliers and vendors.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of employees in the maintenance shop.
• Achieve maximum efficiency by carrying out various outsourcing methods.
• Collaborate with trustworthy partners and suppliers.
• Negotiate on the pricing such that it fits in our budget.
• Prepare and provide KPI’s to senior management.
• Work closely with Maintenance managers and region management teams providing maintenance status, vehicle availability, and budget updates.
• Review financial and budget variances and accounts payable documents.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental performance and productivity, identify operational issues, and process improvements, and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Plan and coordinate tasks and activities of the company’s fleet and equipment repair shop and ensure timely repair of gas (CNG) and diesel-powered vehicles, trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.
• Take lead on the spending and purchasing of all company equipment.
• Work with equipment manufactures to ensure that warranty items are being addressed, and that PM schedules are being followed per their manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensure all maintenance staff is using TMT for all repairs, PO’s, vendor invoicing, parts inventory, and equipment inventory.
• Ability to take lead on shop startups for all domiciles.
• Travel is required 60% of the time.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• 5+ years in Supervisor or Management role.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; vocational or technical training is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience of maintenance operations.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in OEM or related software and basic data analytics.
• Must be comfortable using and learning modern technology including Microsoft Office and associated programs; fleet management software experience preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skill.
• Goal-oriented, highly motivated self-starter and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong work ethic with high personal standards for quality of work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Pay

The pay is competitive, depending on experience ($110,000 - $170,000) and will be discussed during an in-person interview.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Medical.
• Employer-Paid Dental.
• Employer-Paid Vision.
• Company provided cell phone.
• Company provided laptop.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Vacation pay.
• Sick pay.
• Excellent opportunity for career advancement.
• Employee events.
  
  

About AiLO Logistics

Our vision at AiLO is to be a leading logistics solutions provider, known for our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer service excellence. We aspire to revolutionize the logistics sector by setting new standards in environmental responsibility, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Through continuous improvement and a forward-thinking approach, we strive to meet the evolving needs of global trade while preserving our planet for future generations.