Fleet and Facilities Maintenance Manager
Valmetal Tulare Inc.About our organization: Valmetal prides itself on delivering innovative equipment and the highest level of service to customers. We work to simplify the daily life of our clients by delivering reliable products and integrated solutions that increase productivity and optimize feeding and waste management on farms and processing plants. At Valmetal, we believe that every team member is a bearer of change and plays an integral role in the evolution and success of our organization. The team member in this role will build upon an infrastructure that supports the individual needs of our customers and contributes to our collaborative company culture. About the Position: The Fleet and Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing maintenance operations for company fleet vehicles, production equipment, facilities, utilities, and infrastructure. This position leads and develops maintenance personnel while partnering with Service and Production leadership to establish priorities and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. The role is accountable for preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, budgeting, capital planning, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. This position operates under a dual-reporting structure, working closely with both the California Dealership Director and Plant Director to establish priorities, allocate resources, and support the maintenance needs of service and production operations. The ideal candidate is a safety-conscious, organized, and results-oriented leader with strong technical, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills. This individual communicates effectively, manages competing priorities, and works collaboratively across Service, Production, and other operational functions.' Duties/Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and manage maintenance strategies and programs to support the safety, reliability, and availability of fleet vehicles, production equipment, facilities, and related infrastructure. Plan and oversee preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions. Collaborate with the Service and Production departments to establish maintenance priorities, coordinate resources, and balance fleet, facility, and production equipment needs based on safety, operational urgency, and business requirements. Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, EHS, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, and other departments as needed to support business and operational requirements. Oversee the maintenance, reliability, compliance, and lifecycle management of an approximately 30-vehicle fleet, including company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and other fleet assets. Ensure fleet, facility, and maintenance activities comply with applicable regulatory, safety,environmental, manufacturer, and company requirements, including applicable DOT and CARB requirements. Maintain effective systems and accurate records for inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, registrations, certifications, warranties, service history, and regulatory compliance. Ensure vehicles, equipment, tools, facilities, and maintenance areas are maintained in safe working condition; promptly address safety-related deficiencies and remove unsafe equipment from service when necessary. Develop and manage maintenance budgets, operating expenditures, capital projects, facility improvements, and vehicle and equipment replacement plans; provide senior leadership with updates, identified risks, and recommendations. Evaluate equipment condition, reliability, utilization, maintenance costs, lifecycle costs, and other performance indicators to support repair, replacement, capital investment, and continuous improvement decisions. Manage contractors, vendors, service providers, warranties, recalls, and maintenance-related claims to support cost-effective and relia…