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fleet included over 100+ buses across 6 universitiesIntegral part of the fleet planning and execution of fleet requirements to meet PMI and NJ DOT guidelines.Meet company standards for budgetary requirements; shop operations; parts and materials purchasing; . . . . inventory management.Direct, Supervise, and Review all shop repairs to be to company standardreview all work orders for accuracy and efficiencysupervise and handle maintenance for satellite locations across six Universities.integrated a new training program for the technicians; oversee daily training of employees to meet company ….standards.coordinated with operations to meet daily pull out to meet customer requirements; along with up to date ….updates on repairsPlan and oversee training and technician development; planning and directing the work; disciplining; handling ….employee complaints or grievances; and handling performance reviews

Responsibilities and AchievementsPrioritize and assign work to meet customers’ needs· Supervise and schedule 2 shifts of diesel Mechanics and CSRs (Bargaining unit Personnel)· Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of Penske’s assets· Control repair, inventory, and labor costs· Meet and exceed customer satisfaction· Coach and mentor technicians and CSRs· Monitor associate work levels· Facility management, assuring a clean and safe working environment· Intricate part in adapting new extranet system; including visiting multiple locations training supervisors and Techs across NJ/PA in the new system.

Supervised response handling and coordinated pertinent information to all required parties.· Worked with vendors to follow up and monitor the maintenance status and coordinated status to the Operations Department.· Provided assistance in keeping inspection documents of all equipment including records, maintenance status, and vendor location.· Provided direction to all drivers across the fleet to ensure adherence to inspection standards, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdown procedures and guidelines.· Demonstrated skills in issuing purchase orders (POs) for inspections, repairs, and tires to guarantee compliance with the set-forth policies and procedures; conducted regular scheduled equipment inspections.· Ensured that all drivers adhered to Cowan policy and procedures for unreported damage, accident reports, and claim issues.· Evaluated and trained drivers to improve their knowledge in monitoring vehicle conditions including cruise control, miles per gallon (MPG), over rev, and idle.· Assumed responsibility in preparing staff schedule which consisted of tire mechanic, two diesel mechanics, and four trailer technicians.· Took charge of maintaining tire stock availability by conducting inventory counts and ordering supplies on a daily basis.Guaranteed on-time project completion in line with set forth standards while guaranteeing first-rate repair services and approving estimates.