Garage Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Supervise garage operations to provide sufficient equipment for daily use. Fleet maintenance will ensure reliable, safe, clean and efficient equipment at the lowest total cost of ownership. Supervise garage mechanics as they perform assigned repairs and preventive maintenance functions on all required equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Direct the garage workforce in compliance with the union contract.

Accomplish organizational goals in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Ensure that the garage work force is properly trained to perform their jobs.

Oversee grounds maintenance, to include lot work and snow and ice removal.

Oversee the delivery and underground storage of fuels and oil to ensure adequate inventory and environmental compliance.

Select and train new mechanics as required.

Maintain vendor network for road breakdowns.

Ensure all parts and all equipment warranty due is filed and paid on a timely basis.

Monitor expenses to assure they are within budget guidelines and meet goals.

Ensure work area and equipment is safe for all personnel.

Monitor and control the purchasing of all parts, tires, fuel and equipment for the facility and to monitor the inventories of each.

Spec new equipment for the AWG fleet that is efficient, feasible and best fits our company’s needs.

Ensure all company policies; rules and procedures are followed and enforced.

Reconcile all grievances and issue discipline if necessary.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

Ensure compliance with government regulations to include DOT, environmental, and licensing.

Optimize parts inventory control. Establish vendor relations to obtain the most reasonable parts purchase prices.

Implement new policies and procedures to lower cost and raise productivity on equipment and in the garage area.

Provide resources and training to all supervisors and mechanics on new technology changes in the industry and in DOT standards and ensure they are certified in the areas needed.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge: Business principles, accounting procedures, filing systems and record keeping, strong communication and supervisory skills, DOT and environmental regulations, payroll systems.

Abilities: Communicate effectively in verbal and writing, collective bargaining agreement, plan and organize departmental operations, computer systems operation.

Experience, Education and Training: High School Diploma. Some college preferred. Supervisory experience in transportation.

Physical Requirements: Perform bending, squatting, kneeling, walking long distances, and lifting.

Working Environment: Indoor and outdoors. Must be able to work in constant noise and temperature swings due to outdoor exposure. Exposure to diesel fumes and dust.

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer-owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores with a complete assortment of grocery, fresh meat, fresh produce, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. Through an extensive distribution network and nine distribution centers, AWG and its subsidiaries deliver in over 28 states. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and is a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply. If you have a passion for retail, the drive to succeed in a fast-paced industry, we can't wait for you to join the team! Make us your Best Choice!