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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