Job Title: Director- Power Equipment -
Location: Seattle, Washington
Perm/FTE Role
US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time
Job Description
The
Director-Power Equipment provides direction and operational oversight of Top
Picks, Side Picks, Empty Handlers, Reach Stackers, UTRs, Busses, Shuttles,
Vans, Pick Ups and Light Vehicles across the global U.S.-based logistics and
transportation services company
- This leader will report
directly to our Vice President, Chief Engineer and must be a team player
willing to partner with corporate colleagues and union members to improve
safety, optimize company financial performance, while advancing the
company's environmental, social, and environmental goals.
- Directs the fleet
planning, analysis, and maintenance policies across the organization
(except cranes and vertical lift equipment) including Hostlers/UTRs, reach
stackers, top picks, forklifts, vehicles, etc.
- Responsible for
developing maintenance and repair/replacement strategies and monitoring
safety compliance.
- Forecasts future
equipment needs and develops budget and equipment acquisition plans.
- Ensures the efficient
utilization of equipment across locations.
- Monitors and evaluates
maintenance operations across all terminal locations to assess the
operational efficiency and costs associated across locations.
- Standardizes processes
and procedures to ensure optimal utilization of equipment, identifies
equipment needs by locale, resolves issues or disputes associated with
equipment-related matters across operating departments and other
stakeholders.
- Develops departmental
plans that align future power equipment needs with the organization's
strategic directives, anticipated company growth, and the lifecycle of
existing equipment.
- Forecasts future
equipment needs and develops budget and equipment acquisition plans.
- Works with the Manager
of Records and Standards to document all associated specifications,
licenses, warranties, and service agreements for power-related equipment
and support equipment.
- Collaborates with the
Procurement department to minimize the life cycle cost of equipment and
make maximal use of warranty benefits. standardizes the types of equipment
used across the organization, looks for common vendors/service providers,
maximizes deployment of equipment across locations, efficiently manages
the supply of replacement parts, etc.
- Proactively builds
relationships with key vendors and equipment suppliers to ensure
availability of equipment, best pricing of equipment, favorable service
agreement terms and knowledge of new types of equipment.
- Other duties as
requested.
Qualifications:
- College degree
preferred.
- Proven success and deep
experience in managing commercial and heavy vehicle maintenance shops.
- Strong operational-level
and tactical-level skills to allow for the analysis of operations,
streamlining procedures, ensuring adherence to standards, etc., while also
demonstrating a strategic perspective by anticipating future issues and
trends.
- Maritime experience a
major plus; transportation-related experience a plus.
- Military experience a
plus.
- Bi-lingual English and
Spanish capabilities a plus.
- Have a high level of
energy, a positive attitude, and a servant style of leadership.
- Must demonstrate a deep
technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Must be knowledgeable
about current industry trends, and best industry practices
- Must be conversant and
excited about working with new technologies, especially alternative fuel
vehicles
- Requires critical
thinking skills, communication skills (verbal and written) and
interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed sense of business acumen and a track record of sound business judgment.
A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for this position is $150k to $200K. This position will also include [a discretionary bonus] [commission compensation] that generally will be depending on a variety of factors.
Benefits
Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, short term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers up to twelve weeks of paid maternity leave, when applicable, 5 days of paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Some employees may be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position. The company also provides an Employee Assistance Program.
