Fleet Maintenance Manager

Lignetics Inc
US - New Hampshire - west swanzey
June 30, 2024

Description:
Lignetics, Inc.
offers clean, renewable solutions.
We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life.
Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter.
Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story.
We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.
Fleet Maintenance Manager Responsibilities:
Responsible for the maintenance on fleet of trailers.Provides hands-on mechanical expertise on fleet of trailers.Maintain a preventative maintenance program to ensure safe working conditions, minimal production downtime, and equipment sustainability.Maintain inventories and order parts, as needed, for equipment.Consult, obtain bids, and work closely with outside contractors.Supervise and train CDL Drivers and troubleshoot all equipment on plant site.Coordinate personnel schedules to accommodate call-ins and 24/7 repair and driver coverage.Act as Safety Committee representative with a commitment to safety excellence.Provide regular reports to the Manager regarding safety and maintenance concerns and projects.Performs daily repairs to trailers from Vehicle Repair Orders.Performs scheduled repairs such as brake jobs, etc.; responsible for diagnosis to ensure proper repairs are carried out.Repairs and/or replaces trailer parts such as tires, springs, hydraulic cylinders, hoses etc.Conducts electrical and lighting repairs on equipment.Responsible for emergency after hours support.Responsible for DOT inspections.Maintains accurate and up to date trailer maintenance information.Perform tire maintenance.Maintain a clean and safe work environment.Communicate with yard crew regarding trailer maintenance.Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions.Attend educational, industry sessions and seminars as deemed necessary by management.Attend and participate in all required staff meetings, driver, and plant safety meetings.Occasionally fill in as CDL Driver making pick-ups and deliveriesParticipate in employee performance management, hiring, disciplinary and termination meetings.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:
Fleet Maintenance Manager Qualifications/Education:
High School diploma or GED required.CDL A license is required.Knowledge and experience with air brakes and ABS systems.Knowledge of warranty policies and proceduresDemonstrated ability to learn regulations, including, but not limited to DOT and OSHA standards and codes as they apply to the manufacturing industry.Will need to do some lifting of supplies, materials, and heavy toolboxes from time to time; can be frequently up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.Requires good technical and problem-solving skills.Required to provide basic set of personal tools.Must be able to troubleshoot and repair equipment in a safe and efficient manner.Requires experience using all forms of power and hand tools, welding, forklift and heavy equipment operation.Must have computer experience and be proficient with Microsoft Office.Benefits:
Annual bonusPellet purchase program2 weeks paid time offFull benefits - vision/dentalFlexible schedulesLignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPESalary:
DOEJob Type:
Full-time - some travel required?#ID23PIf8786d58bbb6-26***

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