Western Express
Logistics
ShopManager
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“Shop Manager at Western Express. Skills: Shop management, Supervisory experience, Parts procurement. Promote company vision. Supervise Foremen”
Industry & Context.
In-person attendance required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years experience heavy-duty vehicle repair, 2 years supervisory experience
Nice to Have
Maintenance management experience preferred, Accounting management experience preferred, Business management experience preferred, OSHA compliance experience a plus, EPA compliance experience a plus, Parts management experience a plus, Tire operations experience a plus, Hiring practices experience a plus
What You'll Do.
Promote company vision
Supervise Supervisors
Supervise Lead Personnel
Review parts purchasing practices
Ensure cost-effective procurement
Verify parts purchases documented
Verify quantities received
Purchase through National Account vendors
Oversee non-usage return processes
Ensure Repair Orders opened
Ensure Repair Orders documented
Ensure Repair Orders closed
Enter warranty coding
Schedule vendor supply training
Coordinate vendor supply training
Conduct shop inspections
Conduct yard inspections
Ensure OSHA compliance
Ensure EPA compliance
Ensure Federal regulations compliance
Ensure State regulations compliance
Ensure Company regulations compliance
Participate in interviewing
Participate in hiring processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
## # Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family! **Job Responsibilities:** * Promote and support the Company Vision in daily operations. * Provide day-to-day supervision of Maintenance Facility Foremen, Supervisors, and/or Lead Personnel. * Review parts purchasing practices to ensure cost-effective procurement methods are consistently utilized. * Ensure all parts purchases are properly documented on Purchase Orders, including verification of quantities received, barcoding, and bin labeling in accordance with company policy. * Ensure parts are primarily purchased through National Account vendors, with exceptions limited to one-time emergency purchases only, and oversee monthly 90-day non-usage return processes. * Ensure all Repair Orders are accurately opened, documented, and closed, including proper entry of 3C’s, SRT’s, SOP’s, and warranty coding in alignment with company standards. * Schedule and coordinate vendor supply training for technicians and supervisory staff. * Conduct daily shop and yard inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, Federal, State, and Company regulations, including Service Facility Audit requirements. * Participate in interviewing and hiring processes to support recruitment of “Best in Class” talent for organizational growth and development. * Perform other duties as assigned by management. **Job Qualifications and Skills:** * **Supervisory Responsibility:** Parts Manager, Foremen, Supervisors, Lead Personnel, and support staff. * **Skills Required:** Strong computer proficiency and excellent verbal and written communication skills. **Job Requirements:** * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy-duty vehicle repair and maintenance. * Minimum o
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