Shop Manager

Western Express•Bloomington, CA

1d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

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! Key Responsibilities Promote and support the company’s vision and culture across all shop operations. Provide direct supervision to Maintenance Foremen, Supervisors, Leads, and support staff to maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. Oversee parts purchasing to ensure cost-effective sourcing, vendor compliance, and accurate inventory management, including barcoding and bin labeling in accordance with company policy. Ensure all parts purchases are made through approved national account vendors, limiting non-approved vendors to emergency situations only; manage monthly 90-day non-usage return processes. Review and approve all repair orders for accuracy, ensuring proper documentation of the 3Cs (Complaint, Cause, Correction), Standard Repair Times (SRTs), SOP compliance, and correct warranty coding. Coordinate ongoing technical and professional development training for technicians and supervisory staff, including vendor-led training opportunities. Conduct daily inspections of the shop and yard to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and company regulations, as well as internal audit standards. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring efforts to build and maintain a high-performing maintenance team. Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management. Qualifications Experience Minimum of five (5) years of experience in heavy-duty truck or trailer repair and maintenance. At least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience, preferably within a maintenance or logistics environment. Skills Strong computer proficiency with the ability to learn company-specific systems (e.g., AS400, TMT). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, leadership, and team management abilities. Preferred Knowledge/Experience Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations. Experience with parts inventory systems and tire management programs. Experience supporting recruiting and hiring processes. Supervisory Responsibilities Parts Manager Maintenance Foremen Shop Supervisors and Leads Administrative/Shop Assistants Compensation Salary range: $75,000 – $100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position. Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Our Core Values: Be Driver Friendly Be Safe Think Big Do More with Less Have Fun Expect Excellence Stay Fit Take Care of Each Other Be Humble, Hungry, & Hardworking

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in heavy-duty truck or trailer repair and maintenance.
At least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience, preferably within a maintenance or logistics environment.
Strong computer proficiency with the ability to learn company-specific systems (e.g., AS400, TMT).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, leadership, and team management abilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
Experience with parts inventory systems and tire management programs.
Experience supporting recruiting and hiring processes.

Responsibilities

Promote and support the company’s vision and culture across all shop operations.
Provide direct supervision to Maintenance Foremen, Supervisors, Leads, and support staff to maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
Oversee parts purchasing to ensure cost-effective sourcing, vendor compliance, and accurate inventory management, including barcoding and bin labeling in accordance with company policy.
Ensure all parts purchases are made through approved national account vendors, limiting non-approved vendors to emergency situations only; manage monthly 90-day non-usage return processes.
Review and approve all repair orders for accuracy, ensuring proper documentation of the 3Cs (Complaint, Cause, Correction), Standard Repair Times (SRTs), SOP compliance, and correct warranty coding.
Coordinate ongoing technical and professional development training for technicians and supervisory staff, including vendor-led training opportunities.
Conduct daily inspections of the shop and yard to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and company regulations, as well as internal audit standards.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring efforts to build and maintain a high-performing maintenance team.
Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management.