Job Summary
We're seeking an experienced equipment and maintenance professional to oversee forklift fleet management, equipment lifecycle planning, and maintenance standardization across multiple plant locations. This role includes developing equipment specifications, coordinating purchases and disposals, managing vendor relationships and agreements, and supporting plants with maintenance operations. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge of material handling equipment, proficiency in Microsoft Office, an understanding of basic accounting, and at least five years of heavy equipment or automotive industry experience, including time in a leadership role. Some U.S. travel and the ability to work independently are required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze forklift fleets at the plant level, assist in developing plans to replace and retain lifts
Develop equipment specifications for new equipment, review quotes, submit funding requests
Follow equipment orders through production and delivery
Process new equipment invoices in order to pay vendors in a timely manner
Facilitate the transfer of equipment from one facility to another as needed
Coordinate with plants, wholesale buyers, the accounting and fixed asset departments to dispose of equipment at the end of its lifecycle
Develop and maintain positive relationships with national and local vendors
Standardization of maintenance practices at the plant level
Assist in development of a corporate wide 'Standard Operating Procedure' for material handling maintenance
Assist in implantation of maintenance management software
Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans
Build and maintain digital reference libraries
Develop maintenance and rental agreements with vendors
Conduct periodic review of agreements and pricing negotiations
Provide quarterly reporting to plants based on forklift maintenance and repair expenditures
Conduct periodic reviews of maintenance operations at the plant level
Assist plants in resolving maintenance/repair issues they may be experiencing
Qualifications
Fundamental understanding of material handling equipment mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems is a minimal requirement, thorough knowledge is preferred
ASE or other types of certification and/or collegiate level education is preferred
5 years of experience working in the heavy equipment and/or automotive industry, to include time spent in a management role
Strong grasp of Microsoft office programs, especially Excel and Outlook
Understanding of basic accounting principles
Ability to communicate well and conduct business with others over the phone, through MS Teams and via email
Some travel throughout the US is required
Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
