Shop Manager (Req #: 1290)

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

The Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the mobile equipment fleet within the specified territory, to ensure alignment with the Company's vision and objectives. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of technicians managing our maintenance and repair facility, always keeping safety at the forefront of everything we do.

Essential Functions:

1. Our word is our bond. Uphold and advance the company’s goals, mission, vision, and values by consistently promoting a culture of safety, integrity, dedication, and operational efficiency across all shop activities.
2. Protect family and friends. Maintain responsibility for the health and safety of all direct reports and any personnel who work in or frequent the shop and surrounding areas, ensuring safe work practices, strong housekeeping standards, and a clean, organized work environment.
3. Safety always wins. Ensure compliance with all FMCSA fleet maintenance regulations by overseeing inspections, maintenance activities, and the accurate completion and retention of all required records and documentation.
4. Communicate. Collaborate with division and operations leadership to anticipate, plan for, and meet fleet vehicle and equipment needs in support of operational demands.
5. Focused. Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections for all fleet vehicles and equipment to maximize reliability, performance, and uptime.
6. Determined. Prioritize, assign, and direct repair work and resources, including coordination of parts ordering and hands-on support as needed, to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of work.
7. Committed to serve. Respond to off-site vehicle incidents as required to support investigation, recovery, and follow-up actions in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
8. Dedication. Support financial accountability by assisting with annual budget development, identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing labor spend, and adhering to company procurement, invoicing, and payroll approval policies.
9. Respect and engage. Lead shop staffing and workforce management efforts, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions, to maintain a skilled, accountable, and engaged team.
10. Mastery. Promote continuous improvement by providing training, development, and advancement opportunities for maintenance personnel.
11. Loyalty. Partner with local BOCES programs and community stakeholders to support workforce development initiatives and create meaningful opportunities for local youth.
12. Safety. Oversee building and facility maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and all points of egress, to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma Required - associate’s degree preferred.
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Heavy Equipment or Trucking Industry.
3. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position.
4. Working knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and operational financial management.
5. Must be familiar with the Microsoft suite of applications Word, Excel and Power Point.
6. Strong communication skills, proficient use of verbal and written English.
7. Valid driver’s license required; must maintain reliable transportation.
8. Must have the legal right to work in the United States of America.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require up to 10% of travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the serviced region based on the needs of the business. This would also include travel to respond to off-site vehicle incidents as required to support investigation/recovery needs.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This job operates partially in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The abilities to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending, or standing, as necessary, are required. In addition, this position works near moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment.This position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. or more and requires pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching and driving long distances.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact Recruitment@peckham.com.

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