Fleet Maintenance Manager resume examples

Expertly led, trained, and supervised 10 logistics managers and 126 employees to successfully support operational readiness for the United States Army's premier strategic response force.

• Directed employee utilization for 126 employees assigned to a Supply and Distribution company ensuring maximum but efficient effort which reduced overtime by 60%.
• Led an organization that was selected by the Forces Command G4 as the first runner up for the Supply Excellence Award.
• Developed a spending plan that resulted in a surplus of $1.5 million and allowed reinvestment into new equipment and training.
• Supervised the processing, receipt, and storage of customer orders; ensured accountability of 1,137 stocked items worth $135 million.
• Identified and remedied waste in the company's processes and equipment utilization that streamlined operations, reduced fuel consumption by 15%, and reduced maintenance expenditures by 33%.
• Coordinated transportation movement requests that resulted in the movement of 4,500 personnel and 125 tons of cargo over an 18 month period.
• Identified hazards in work areas and processes then developed mitigation policy for subordinate managers to follow which ensured a 97% accident free rate.
• Managed preventative maintenance and property accountability for the company's fleet valued at $38 million dollars.
• Directed Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment prevention programs that resulted in no incidents of sexual harassment over a three year period.

Directed logistical operations for a Brigade Combat Team; ensured maintenance support, food, water, fuel, repair parts, ammunition, medical supplies, and general supplies were on hand and available to support military operations.

• Supervised each specialty section of the support operations cell in their analysis and planning.
• Used current and historical data for personnel readiness, asset readiness, and supply consumption rates to develop Concepts of Support plans.
  
• Planned, coordinated, and contracted the life support needs for 7,000 personnel and equipment in support of a large scale military operation conducted in an austere location.
• Managed the Brigade's lessons learned program for logistical operations; used lessons learned and historical data to develop concepts of support for both future and ongoing operations.
• Revamped how transportation support missions were being conducted that streamlined the process which reduced maintenance and overtime expenditures by 35%.
• Mandated the use of a battery revitalization tool that saved $234,365 in expenses during the first fiscal year of operation.
• Approved purchasing of materials and services using the company's credit cards ensuring all purchases were legitimate and within set budget.
• Developed working relationships with outside organizations and vendors that allowed the receipt of additional assets on loan or credit when my organization experienced a shortfall.

Responsible for planning and developing the maintenance support plan for all Concepts of Supports generated for a Brigade Support Operations section. Successful liaison and coordination with host nation foreign military partners directly impacted national security and foreign policy for interests of  top-level Department of Defense military and civilian personnel of major commands, installations, and activities.

• Planned and coordinated maintenance operations for seven companies of 120 personnel each, across six different physical locations in the Republic of South Korea.
  
• Led a team of 5 inspectors tasked with conducting unannounced policy compliance and hazardous communications inspections on maintenance activities.
• Managed the battery program that made efficient use of rechargeable batteries which reduced long term replacement costs by 30%.
• Provided expert technical guidance in developing streamlined and efficient maintenance programs that resulted in an improvement of 32% in maintenance turnaround time.
• Developed 13 checklists that became the benchmark for measuring the effectiveness of subordinate organization's maintenance programs.
• Coordinated warranty claims with manufacturers and contractors for maintenance repairs and services on equipment ensuring fleet readiness for all customers.
• Researched delays in acquiring repair parts through the normal supply chain process and quickly resolved those delays to ensure equipment down time was minimized.

Successfully forecasted, planned and executed the organization of a maintenance program for a brand new battalion-sized organization for the United States Special Operations Command. 

• Supervised the issue, receipt, and accountability of the Battalion's motor vehicle fleet worth $87 million.
• Capitalized on experience and analytics to develop the first year's maintenance budget setting the baseline for all subsequent maintenance spending.
• Developed the dispatching, key control, and physical security programs for the Battalion's fleet.
• Developed schedules of maintenance services for all assigned equipment in accordance with manufacturer and company policy.
• Developed and implemented programs of instruction to certify and license all new employees on the operation of tactical vehicles, generators, trailers, and material handling equipment.

Forecasted, planned, and executed  instructional design to revise the 82nd Airborne Division's Standing Operating Procedures for parachute operations that became the operational standard for all Army airborne forces. Led the effort to train new techniques and procedures as a mobile training team at four different geographical locations in the United States.

• Managed a $1,585,000 modernization project to the campuses main building while simultaneously managing a $545,000 erosion control project on the campus grounds.
• Designed and tested a rigging procedure for an item of equipment that was approved by the Department of the Army and published as official Army doctrine.
• Tailored eight critical lesson plans to incorporate safer procedures for parachuting operations with new technology in equipment manufacturing.
• Directed the implementation of all lesson plans and certified new instructors utilizing the train the trainer method.
• Evaluated the proficiency level of company's parachute operations; briefed commanding officers on areas of improvement or sustainment to be implemented.

• Maintained a 98% fully mission capable rating on all equipment for 21 consecutive months.
• Led a team tasked with retrograding $185 million worth of tactical combat equipment from Iraq for repair and reset 45 days ahead of schedule.
• Led the Preventative Maintenance program for the Battalion which identified maintenance faults at the lowest and least expensive stage.
• Developed yearly budget requests for the maintenance services of all equipment in accordance with manufacturer and Army policy.
• Managed unscheduled repairs for equipment and navigated the unintended budget implications to supervisors' satisfaction.
  
• Assigned workloads and management for 36 employees.

Instructed maintenance procedures to class sizes of 60-80 Students for the M1A1/A2 Main Battle Tank and the M88A1/A2 Recovery Vehicle to Army recruits training to serve as Tracked Vehicle Mechanics.

• Applied instructional design techniques to develop programs of instruction for new equipment and tool sets and incorporated those programs into the training curriculum.
• Evaluated student mastery of skills utilizing both written and performance examinations; used analytical and historical data to determine if differentiation in instruction was needed.
• Attended advanced repair courses with equipment manufacturers and subject matter experts then updated lesson plans to incorporate new procedures or technology.
• Instructed basic skills and knowledge courses on preventative maintenance, yearly services, engine theory, electrical system theory, hydraulic theory, and tool identification and use.

• Gained full understanding and mastery of respect, discipline, team work, and the importance of owning the organization's goals.
• Developed leadership skills including building effective teams, counseling and mentoring subordinates, and training employees to complete tasks.