Manager, Fleet Operation

Company: gategroup
Location: Newark
Posted on: November 28, 2025

Job Description:

Responsible for managing the Regional Garage maintenance operations to insure it will be safely operated and properly equipped at a cost effective level. Confer with the unit management to plan scheduled preventative maintenance programs and routine maintenance and repairs. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Operational Activities Responsible for direct communications with the region’s units and their respective transportation departments. Evaluate unit fleets and write up maintenance problems and communicate to management. Actively supervise the truck mechanics. This includes, but not limited to, actively training the mechanics, and assisting them in emergencies or whenever necessary. Oversee the ordering of all major stock orders and assist with regular parts ordering. Identify spare vehicles and coordinate the most efficient use of these vehicles. Develop training programs for Company mechanics using vendor supplied material and training aids. Aid Fleet Managers in developing vehicle maintenance contracts and programs for non-owned garages. Review and perform physical inspection of all vehicles in their assigned area. Review quality of work performed by outside vendors. Work closely with third party vendors and evaluate the quality of work performed and pricing. Responsible to secure regulatory compliance in all maintenance facilities and maintain environmental and safe working conditions Administration. Monitor and approve vendor invoices. Provide assistance in locating hard to get parts for other units. Assist with warranty work recovery, especially new vehicle equipment warranties and obtain maximum refunds for parts and labor costs during warranty periods. Must actively participate in all month end inventories. Insure all Gate Gourmet Policies and Procedures are followed. Insure timely and accurate reports are distributed as required. Interview outside mechanics for competency, quality and price for work performed. Assist with training of company mechanics. Identify and track all costs for the area of responsibility. Evaluate units to determine requirements for maintenance agreements. Assist in the transfer of equipment between units. Identify high-cost equipment items and assist management with budgeting on these items. Evaluate work orders and purchases, check quality of repairs and preventative maintenance in order to ensure that all maintenance operations are as efficient and economically operated as possible. Authorize all vehicle repairs over $500.00, in advance, to ensure repairs are as economical as possible. Assist with the selling of company owned vehicles. Perform employee evaluations annually. Qualifications Education: High School diploma Vehicle/GSE school degree Additional degrees and or experience is a plus Work Experience: Must have 5 years of experience working with the operations, maintenance, or administration of fleets of vehicles in a supervisory capacity. Must have strong background in all types of vehicles maintenance. Technical Skills : (Certification, Licenses and Registration) Must be able to manage large volumes of information in a fast-paced environment. Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to successfully manage a staff of mechanics. Must have excellent time management skills. Basic computer skills are required. Must be proficient in the use of all standard Microsoft applications. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus. Language / Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Bi-lingual a plus Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Must be available 24/7 for maintenance issues that may arise. Must be able to perform emergency vehicle maintenance if necessary. Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10 hours. In a normal production facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. A rotating schedule of over 55 hours per week is typical. Able to work in deadline driven environment gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity We communicate and keep each other informed We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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