Fleet Maintenance Manager

Company: Article
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Hey, we're Article. We're a digital-first furniture brand that's working to make everyday living better by providing an easy way for people to furnish their space. We don't have brick and mortar stores, so we're able to deliver better value on beautiful, modern furniture. We've been rapidly growing for the past several years and we're now on the hunt for talented, enthusiastic team members to join us in Houston, Texas.We're looking for a Fleet Maintenance Manager, as our Article Delivery Team (ADT) fleet grows in size, we need someone to build the program around fleet maintenance, and owning end to end responsibility of the local fleet. This includes registrations, titles, leases, permits, preventative maintenance for on-road vehicles, out of service units, fuel cards, toll passes, etc.What You'll Do* Develop and implement maintenance standard work and process cadence for a set of vehicles.* Research external tools and best practices that can be utilized to drive efficiencies and improve departmental metrics.* Develop and document maintenance KPI and vendor score-carding.* Drive out waste in time, costs, and redundancy in maintenance work.* Ensure all vendor work is being performed per Article expectations and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).* Direct oversight of 3rd party vendor accountability across the Article truck network.* Implement checks and balances that ensure vendor staffing, response time, and follow up remain at optimal levels.* Communicate with all levels of management both internally and externally to ensure maintenance standard work exceeds Article safety and operational standards.* Drive continuous improvements that are repetitive, flexible, and scalable as the fleet continues to grow in assets and personnel.* Assist leadership teams as needed with project management, including vendor and systems vetting.* Work with DOT Compliance team members to develop processes that embody communication, documentation, and resolution of issues that could negatively impact Article asset health and availability.* Follow the Article Way principles and make decisions that are ethical, cost effective, and always in the best interest of Article as a whole.* Collaborate in developing a fleet team whose tactical mission and strategic mission is centered on Article asset health and maximizing DOT inspection touchpoints.Requirements* 5-10 years of progressive experience managing maintenance for a large scale fleet;* Ability to influence and work cross-functionally;* Assist in building and maturing our maintenance program;* Experience building maintenance KPI and vendor score-carding;* Experienced managing vendors, and ensuring SLAs are followed;* Putting the customer at the heart of all decisions and actions;.* Desire to always question, not only how can we do better, but how can we do remarkably better.Nice to have* Ability to speak SpanishBenefitsWe want Article to be an amazing place to work, beyond a competitive salary, we provide* A team first environment where we win together. Article employs a wide range of experts and seeks to facilitate a culture of curiosity. We take on the job learning seriously, and we have a lot of fun doing it. * Your choice of state-of-the-art laptops with the tech and tools to easily collaborate while being remote* We want Particles to have a sense of ownership, be truly invested in the long-term interests of the company, we offer stock options after one year of employment* Access to health and dental benefits package for you and family with a focus on your total wellbeing* Paid sick days and 3 weeks of vacation* LTD and Group Life Insurance* Discounts on our products so you can experience first hand why our customers love the Article experience and product. Throughout COVID, our primary focus has been the safety of our Particles (employees), their families, community, customers, and candidates, we have COVID safety protocols to which we strictly adhere.#INDARTICLEADT

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