Regional Garage Manager

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the private fleet for Perdue Foods. With a team of safety-minded, professional drivers, we’re delivering on the promise of customer service and reliability. PTI is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation.

Summary

Position exists to manage and operate Perdue garages in assigned area with direct responsibility for them. Also responsible to oversee maintenance of Perdue vehicles not assigned to Perdue garages in region. Assist Fleet managers in specing, replacing, and managing equipment in given cost centers.

This position can be based in Dillon, SC or Lewiston, NC

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Directly assist Fleet Maintenance Managers to:

Minimize the cost of any Perdue equipment both on road and off.

Coordinate, schedule, and audit vehicle maintenance repairs to include preventative and mechanical repairs to assets to meet customers’ needs.

Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of company’s assets.

Control repair, inventory, and labor costs

Coach and mentor technicians

Monitor associate work levels.

Manage facilities, assuring a clean and safe working environment.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma

4 Year Degree preferred

Experience Requirements

7 – 10 years

Understanding of mechanical processes

Understanding of standard software applications

Strong math, communication, analytical and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of standard computer software applications

Decision Making Responsibilities

Responsible for personnel decisions in region, equipping garages with tools, equipment, overall operations of garages. Direct and indirect responsibility for all fleet maintenance both internal and outside for NC., SC., and VA.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.

May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.