Asset Manager

Title : Forklift Asset Manager Location : Columbus, OhioTravel : 25% Salary : $95,000 - $135,000Must Haves : 5 years in Manufacturing Environment Experience as a Reliability Engineer Program Manager Experience – with technical / mechanical skills Heavy Equipment Experience INTEGRITY – willing to go out with the team and create relationshipsJob Summary : Primary Job Responsibilities:Ownership of the ADS Forklift ProgramServe as the primary leader of ADS’s Forklift Program, overseeing a fleet of more than 700 powered industrial vehicles and material handling assets. Responsible for driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen vendor relationships across the enterprise.Preventative Maintenance & Work Order ManagementBuild and sustain robust preventative maintenance protocols while supporting work order systems to ensure timely and effective service delivery.Powered Industrial Material Handling Equipment Lifecycle ManagementOversee asset creation and ensure accurate preventative maintenance scheduling in compliance with Fixed Asset accounting standards.Vendor & Predictive Service CoordinationCollaborate with key vendors to ensure optimal asset performance and reliability across all sites.Cross-Functional SupportProvide support across the ADS network, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.Safety Program IntegrationPartner with site teams and safety leaders to implement proactive safety measures and ensure compliance with company standards for mobile equipment.Data-Driven Decision MakingAnalyze maintenance and asset data to identify trends, forecast needs, and drive strategic improvements.SOP Development & TrainingDraft and publish standard operating procedures for program initiatives, and lead training efforts to ensure consistent execution.Vendor Relationship ManagementCultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with service providers to enhance reliability and innovation.Continuous Improvement LeadershipDrive the implementation of PM programs and initiatives through a continuous improvement lens, ensuring long-term sustainability and effectiveness.Reporting & Initiative TrackingProvide clear and actionable reporting on key initiatives, including special projects, asset history, and equipment performance metrics.Job Skills:Fleet Maintenance Program LeadershipProven experience managing comprehensive forklift and material handling equipment programs to ensure uptime and safety.Operational Expertisecomprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations and material handling systems across diverse industrial environments. Telematics System IntegrationHands-on experience implementing and supporting telematics solutions to optimize fleet performance and data-driven decision-making.Project ManagementStrong ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage timelines, and deliver results aligned with business goals.Communication SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.Problem Solving & Root Cause AnalysisSkilled in diagnosing complex issues and implementing sustainable solutions to improve fleet reliability.CMMS & Maintenance Software ProficiencyFluent in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other digital tools for asset tracking and service scheduling.Business Software ExpertiseAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and other business analytics tools.Vendor RelationsExperienced in managing vendor partnerships and ensuring service quality and cost efficiency.Capital Investment JustificationAbility to develop detailed business case models to support strategic capital investments in fleet assets.