Director of Maintenance & Repair Chassis Leasing
Location: Long Beach, CA Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance & Repair to lead chassis fleet management, maintenance and repair operations, yard operations, and union workforce performance across multiple locations.
This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for chassis availability, fleet utilization, repair turnaround, safety, customer service, and financial performance.
What Youll Do
Lead chassis fleet management, including leasing relationships, pool management, allocation, utilization, and cost control
Oversee chassis maintenance and repair operations, ensuring roadability, safety, quality, and timely turnaround
Manage chassis yard operations, including staging, traffic flow, space utilization, and overall organization
Lead and develop management personnel and union mechanics while maintaining strong labor relations
Partner with customers, ports, vendors, and internal operations teams to resolve issues and maintain high service levels
Oversee equipment inventories and asset utilization across assigned locations
Establish and monitor operational goals, budgets, productivity, and performance metrics
Lead safety programs, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Implement process improvements and new technologies to improve efficiency and productivity
What Were Looking For
Bachelors degree in Transportation, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent experience
5+ years managing union labor, with strong knowledge of union contracts and labor relations
Extensive experience with chassis leasing, chassis pools, fleet management, or intermodal equipment
Strong understanding of chassis repair/maintenance operations and yard management
Knowledge of chassis fleet/pool management systems and repair shop workflows
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of chassis maintenance and roadability standards
Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced, complex operating environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
Ability to work varied hours and travel between assigned locations as needed
Why This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical chassis fleet and M&R operation, lead a skilled union workforce, and make a direct impact on safety, operational efficiency, customer service, and profitability.
If you have strong chassis/fleet experience and are ready to take on a senior leadership role, we want to hear from you.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Long Beach, CA
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Financial Servicesunmatched
Fleet Managementunmatched
Industrial Relationsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logistics Managementunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Operations Planningunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
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