Fleet Manager

Job Purpose

The Fleet Manager is responsible for supporting the business through the planning, organization, leadership and management of Fleet operations with a strategic mindset and has an overall responsibility for safety, quality, and financial health of the operation.

Roles & Responsibilities

Fleet Operations Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fleet, including dispatch, routing, and scheduling.
• Ensure vehicles are properly maintained, repaired, and inspected for safety and efficiency.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess fleet productivity and cost-effectiveness.

Compliance and Safety:

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT standards.
• Implement and enforce safety programs to ensure a culture of safety among drivers and staff.
• Conduct regular audits of vehicle records, logs, and maintenance schedules.

Procurement and Budget Management:

• Manage the procurement, leasing, and disposal of fleet vehicles in line with organizational needs and budgets.
• Monitor fuel usage, telematics data, and maintenance costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and oversee the fleet budget, ensuring expenditures align with company goals.

Team Leadership and Training:

• Supervise a team of mechanics.
• Provide training and development to enhance skills and improve overall performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback to team members.

Technology and Innovation:

• Utilize fleet management software to track vehicle location, performance, and maintenance schedules.
• Explore and implement new technologies to improve fleet efficiency, including sustainability initiatives.

Customer and Stakeholder Relations:

• Collaborate with internal departments to align fleet operations with organizational goals.
• Maintain excellent relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

·         Minimum 10+ years of relevant work experience in operations

·         Experience in the execution of day to day fleet operations and product related projects

·         2+ years P&L experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

·         Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

·         Ability to work in high pressure situations, balancing both client and business expectations

·         Knowledge of company's business practices including strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, Health Safety and Environmental (HS&E) and compliance

·         Ability to accurately assess, solve, implement, and communicate solutions to problems

·         Understanding of continuous improvement

·         Ability to manage, develop and coach teams across organizational boundaries

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a global matrix organization

·         Excellent leadership, strong interpersonal, negotiating, influencing and planning skills

·         Team player

·         Strong organizational and effective communication skills

·         Strategic thinking skills

·         Problem solving capabilities

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