Fleet Service Center Manager at Defender Supply | United States | Rezi

Fleet Service Center Manager at Defender Supply

Fleet Service Center Manager

Defender Supply · United States

1 months ago

Fleet Service Center Manager

Defender Supply · United States

2 months ago
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About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing, hands-on leader to launch and run our new Austin Fleet Service Center. This role involves daily technical work, mentoring a technician, managing operations, and driving output to deliver top-tier results for public safety customers.

Responsibilities

  • Execute full vehicle upfits from intake through final QC and delivery.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical/system issues on existing builds, including warranty work and service calls.
  • Lead all shop output across new builds and warranty work, enforcing quality standards.
  • Own daily workflow and scheduling to meet production targets and customer delivery commitments.
  • Partner with sales to support customer engagement, including meeting with fleet managers and agency contacts.
  • Maintain proactive communication with sales and service teams on job status, risks, and timelines.
  • Ensure all customer-impacting updates are aligned internally before release.
  • Coordinate warranty claims and escalations with the service team.
  • Train and mentor technicians through hands-on guidance and daily oversight.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of hands-on vehicle upfitting experience (public safety, emergency vehicles, or fleet preferred).
  • Experience working with CRM and/or ERP systems (Salesforce, Microsoft Business Central, or similar preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License.
  • Strong expertise in 12V electrical systems, wiring, and full vehicle builds.
  • Proven ability to manage jobs from start to finish, including installation, troubleshooting, and final quality control.
  • Advanced skills in electrical diagnostics and repair, including warranty work, system failures, and installation corrections.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a shop, service center, or technical team environment.
  • Ability to train, mentor, and develop technicians through hands-on guidance.
  • Comfortable interacting with customers, fleet managers, and public safety agencies.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple work orders, timelines, and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proactive communicator who can provide status updates, identify risks early, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

  • Vehicle upfitting
  • CRM systems
  • ERP systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
  • 12V electrical systems
  • Wiring
  • Full vehicle builds
  • Lighting installation
  • Siren installation
  • Radio installation
  • Console installation
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Electrical repair
  • Warranty work
  • System failures troubleshooting
  • Installation corrections
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Technician training
  • Customer interaction
  • Fleet management interaction
  • Public safety agency interaction
  • Reading wiring diagrams
  • Reading schematics
  • Reading technical manuals
  • Work order management
  • Timeline management
  • Priority management
  • Proactive communication
  • Risk identification
  • Cross-functional team coordination

Location

  • Austin, Texas 78665

Work Type

  • Full-Time
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • 3-5+ years of hands-on vehicle upfitting experience

Salary/Compensations

  • $85,000 - $100,000

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Ongoing training
  • Support

About the Company

  • Nation’s premier provider of mission-critical vehicle upfitting solutions, serving police, fire, utility, and other essential fleets.
  • Culture built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide superior customer service, supply only the best quality brands, and achieve the highest degree of certification.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.