Ashley Global Retail · 1 day ago
Senior Director Fleet Maintenance
Mesquite, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAshley Global Retail is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Fleet Maintenance. This role is responsible for establishing and leading the fleet maintenance strategy, ensuring performance, safety, and cost efficiency across the enterprise's fleet operations.
E-CommerceFurnitureLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the enterprise fleet maintenance strategy, aligning preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle planning, and capital investment decisions with business priorities
Define and maintain national fleet maintenance policies, standards, and procedures across all company-owned shops and external vendors
Ensure consistent execution of maintenance standards while allowing for practical regional or site-level needs
Serve as the executive owner for fleet maintenance governance, performance management, and continuous improvement
Own total cost of ownership (TCO) strategy for fleet assets, including trucks, trailers, and supporting equipment
Define lifecycle strategies for vehicles and major components based on maintenance costs, reliability, fuel efficiency, and residual value
Analyze breakdown trends and maintenance data to proactively mitigate risk, reduce downtime, and extend asset life
Partner with Finance and Procurement to support capital planning, ROI analysis, and budget discipline
Lead national vendor strategy for parts, labor, tooling, fluids, warranties, and outsourced maintenance
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service-level expectations to ensure cost-effective and reliable support
Define specifications for fleet assets and maintenance-related technologies
Sponsor evaluation and adoption of new maintenance technologies, diagnostic tools, and data platforms to improve visibility and decision-making
Ensure fleet and maintenance operations comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
Oversee licensing, permitting, inspection, and audit processes
Partner with Safety and Operations teams on accident investigations and corrective actions as required
Maintain accountability for maintenance tracking systems, data accuracy, and performance reporting
Lead and develop fleet maintenance leadership and technical teams across the network
Set clear expectations, performance metrics, and accountability for maintenance leaders and teams
Build bench strength through coaching, training, and succession planning
Model Ashley’s leadership expectations by driving results through people, discipline, and ownership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
15+ years of progressive experience in fleet maintenance, transportation operations, or asset-intensive environments
Demonstrated experience leading multi-site maintenance operations for large, company-owned fleets
Strong strategic and operational leadership capability
Deep understanding of fleet maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and preventive maintenance systems
Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling, ROI analysis, and vendor negotiation
Ability to translate data into clear insights and decisions
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Disciplined, execution-oriented mindset
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Company
Ashley Global Retail
Who We Are: Ashley is the largest furniture store brand in North America—a distinction we’ve held since 2005.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caitlin Carnahan
Marketing Manager, Brand Partnerships
Christopher Wantlin
Chief Retail Officer
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