Job Overview
We are seeking a highly strategic and experienced Director of Maintenance to oversee and elevate the maintenance operations of a large heavytruck fleet. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in fleet maintenance, cost optimization, reliability improvement, and leading large multisite maintenance teams. This role requires a leader capable of transforming maintenance operations, maximizing fleet availability, and ensuring operational efficiency in a highdemand transportation environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Fleet Maintenance Leadership
- Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy tailored to heavytruck fleets with high utilization.
- Ensure maximum fleet availability, reduce roadside breakdowns, and support logistics operations.
- Establish preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance frameworks.
Cost & Budget Management
- Lead full maintenance budgeting, including spare parts, tires, lubricants, workshops, and labor.
- Drive costsaving initiatives while maintaining operational reliability and safety.
- Optimize vendor contracts and negotiate service agreements to achieve measurable savings.
Maintenance Operations Management
- Oversee multisite workshops (inhouse and outsourced) with diverse technical teams.
- Supervise maintenance on key truck systems including engines, transmission, air brake systems, suspension, and electrical systems.
- Manage daily breakdowns, road incidents, and ensure rapid turnaround to minimize downtime.
Fleet Reliability Improvement
- Apply bestpractice methodologies such as RCM, TPM, Lean Maintenance, and rootcause analysis.
- Develop inspection programs based on vehicle type, mileage, and operational load.
- Continuously improve reliability indicators and reduce repeat failures.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of supervisors, technicians, mechanics, and electricians.
- Build a highperformance culture focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Implement technical training programs for modern truck technologies (European, Asian, and US brands).
Supplier & Contract Management
- Evaluate and select suppliers for spare parts, tires, workshops, and technical services.
- Manage contracts and ensure compliance with performance KPIs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 13 years of experience in heavytruck fleet maintenance
- Strong knowledge of heavyduty trucks (European, Japanese, American brands).
- Proven track record in cost optimization and operational efficiency.
- Strong analytical and decisionmaking skills.
