Fleet Maintenance Operations Director (Consultant)
We are seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Consultant to evaluate and improve the performance of our maintenance operations.
Our company operates a fleet of approximately 3,000 commercial trucks throughout Long Island and the Tri-State area. We're looking for a hands-on leader who can assess our current operation, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies that increase efficiency, productivity, and fleet reliability.
- Evaluate maintenance operations, workflows, and shop structure.
- Review and improve maintenance policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Increase technician productivity and overall shop efficiency.
- Standardize maintenance processes across multiple locations.
- Evaluate preventative maintenance programs and reduce fleet downtime.
- Review staffing, scheduling, training, and performance metrics.
- Recommend operational improvements that enhance safety, compliance, and profitability.
- Mentor and support maintenance managers, supervisors, and technicians.
- Extensive experience managing or consulting within a heavy-duty truck or commercial fleet maintenance environment.
- Strong knowledge of diesel trucks, diesel engines, and fleet maintenance operations.
- Proven experience improving maintenance processes and shop performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Multi-location fleet management experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of DOT compliance and preventative maintenance programs.
- Previous union shop experience is required.
We're looking for a results-oriented maintenance leader who can evaluate our current operation, develop practical solutions, and help build a more efficient, standardized maintenance department. The ideal candidate leads by example, communicates effectively with technicians and management, and has a proven track record of improving maintenance operations.
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