The Senior Director, Maintenance and Repair will oversee the maintenance and repair operations for a designated region, managing approximately 35 field employees across multiple chassis terminals. This role requires a balance of strategic and tactical leadership to ensure operations efficiency, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness. The Senior Director will be responsible for budgeting, process improvements, vendor negotiations, and customer engagement while ensuring collaboration across key internal departments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership & Oversight: Provide strategic and tactical direction to the regional maintenance and repair teams, ensuring high performance, operational efficiency, and adherence to company objectives.
- Team Management: Responsible for a team of approximately 35 management and field employees, overseeing staffing, training, and performance to maintain a high level of service.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations related to chassis maintenance and repair, including AAR, DOT, FMCSA, etc.
- Budget Management: Develop, manage, and optimize regional maintenance and repair budgets, ensuring cost control while maintaining operational excellence.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, meet chassis readiness and other company performance goals.
- Vendor & Terminal Agreements: Oversee and negotiate contracts with port and rail terminals, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality and cost-effective service delivery.
- Customer Engagement: Participate in customer meetings, including quarterly business reviews, to understand needs, address concerns, and drive customer satisfaction.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with logistics, finance, accounting, legal, and other internal departments to align maintenance and repair strategies with overall business goals.
- Special Projects: Lead and contribute to special projects as assigned, driving innovation and strategic initiatives within the maintenance and repair function.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in chassis maintenance and repair, transportation, or a related field.
- Proven track record in managing maintenance and repair operations across multiple locations.
- Extensive experience with federal and state regulatory compliance, including safety and environmental regulations.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budget planning, management, and cost control.
- Expertise in process improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across departments.
- Experience participating in high-level customer meetings and business reviews.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field preferred.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Benefits
We understand that your role at DCLI is only part of who you are. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package provide resources for you to be your best self, grow professionally and personally, and reach your full potential.
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family
- Ample PTO and paid holidays
- 401k with company match
- Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
- Wellness resources
- Company-sponsored parties, outings, and other perks
Development Opportunities
At DCLI, you’ll find that everyone – from your coworkers and managers to the senior leadership team – wants to see you succeed and there are opportunities available for you to develop in your current role and prepare to take that next step in your career:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Internal training and educational resources
- Quarterly and annual awards for outstanding performance
- Pathways to promotions and access to advice, feedback, and mentorship
- Participation in professional organizations
- Internships
$170-$200k - Salary commensurate with experience.
