Tractor & Trailer Department Manager – Maintenance & Repair Shop (Milwaukee Area)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive salary + benefits + performance incentives

Salary range is $75k-$85K

Are you a hands-on leader with a sharp eye for operational efficiency and a deep knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance? A well-established and highly respected commercial repair and maintenance provider in the Milwaukee area is seeking a Department Manager to oversee and lead their Tractor & Trailer division.

This isn’t just a clipboard-and-meetings type of role—we’re looking for someone who’s as comfortable walking the floor as they are reading reports.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead daily operations for the Tractor & Trailer Department, ensuring safety, quality, and SRT goals are consistently met.
• Supervise and mentor a team of technicians, foremen, and support staff—developing talent while holding high standards.
• Manage workflow, job scheduling, and resource allocation to meet customer commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement in shop processes, preventive maintenance programs, and repair quality.
• Partner with leadership to plan capacity, analyze trends, and engage the team in safety goals.
• Monitor and manage department budget, productivity, and KPIs.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in a heavy-duty truck/trailer repair environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a firm grasp of DOT regulations, diagnostics, and repair methods.
• Proven team leadership, with the ability to build trust and accountability.
• Experience with shop management systems (e.g., TMT, Karmak, etc.) a plus.
• Comfortable balancing operational demands with a customer-first mindset.
• A direct, decisive approach—paired with the ability to lead through change.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Stable, growing company with long-standing customer relationships.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-impact department of technicians.
• Supportive executive leadership and a no-nonsense, get-it-done culture.
• Competitive compensation, health benefits, 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and lead a high-performing team?

Submit your resume and a brief note about your leadership style. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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