Fleet Maintenance Manager

Detailed description Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort Who We Are: At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry. If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

  If you are a current Ashley employee : Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board. Summary: The Fleet Maintenance Manager plans, coordinates, and manages comprehensive fleet maintenance operations to ensure maximum vehicle uptime and cost-effective resource utilization. This role oversees day-to-day shop operations, inventory management, scheduling, workflow optimization, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

The Fleet Maintenance Manager leads maintenance teams across multiple shifts, provides technical support for on-road breakdowns, and ensures compliance with industry standards including Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) and company protocols. This position requires strong leadership abilities to manage technicians, drive operational excellence, and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Responsibilities: Operations Management Plan and manage daily maintenance shop operations including scheduling, workflow, priorities, and resource allocation Monitor and review all work orders for accuracy, appropriate parts usage, labor efficiency, and cost-effectiveness Maintain compliance with Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) and company maintenance standards Manage inventory systems and optimize parts procurement to minimize downtime Coordinate on-road breakdown support to resolve issues quickly and cost-effectively Audit shop operations regularly to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures Leadership & Team Management Directly supervise and provide leadership to maintenance technicians (up to approximately 35 team members) Make employment decisions including hiring, promotions, transfers, performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and terminations Coach and mentor team members to improve technical skills and performance Conduct performance reviews and recommend/implement training and development programs Manage employee schedules across multiple shifts to ensure adequate coverage Foster teamwork, motivate staff, and create a positive work environment Facilitate weekly team meetings and regular individual employee meetings Technical Oversight Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical guidance for complex repair issues Train technicians on proper work order documentation to support warranty filing procedures Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records and time-keeping documentation Monitor technician performance and identify opportunities for skill development Stay current with truck shop best practices and emerging maintenance technologies Communication & Continuous Improvement Communicate company goals, departmental objectives, and performance expectations to team Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance fleet maintenance efficiency Analyze key performance metrics and identify opportunities for operational improvement Respond professionally to difficult employee, vendor, and customer situations Collaborate with corporate leadership on fleet-wide initiatives and standards Demonstrate company Core and Growth Values in all job functio