Fleet Manager

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Fleet Manager to oversee our fleet operations. The Fleet Manager will manage and develop a shop comprised of Warehouse and Shop staff and will be involved in all company aspects from acquisition, leasing, disposal, maintenance, and DOT compliance including recruitment, hiring, training, and development. Responsibilities include coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance of all company trucks, trailers, and equipment.

Responsibilities

Shop Management:

• Implement and direct policies and procedures for the shop, set priorities, assign work to appropriate personnel, and set schedules.
• Build retail shop services for independent motor carriers.
• Manage and oversee budget and cost controls.
• Monitor all paperwork for accuracy and compliance with internal and external controls.
• Track preventive maintenance, ensuring DOT and AVIR compliance.
• Interface with the Logistics team around the status of repairs, out of service vehicles, scheduled PM’s, etc.
• Recruit qualified mechanics, oversee and review personnel development training and growth, champion safety initiatives, and identify and track growth and productivity metrics.
• Spearhead procurement function, maintain a parts inventory, and invoice processing.

Driver Interaction:

• Coordinate service calls for roadside repairs with vendors and internal staff, including communication with the Logistics team.
• Manage Drivers’ and Independent Motor Carriers’ service issues.
• Communicate to the Logistics and Safety Manager driver negligence cause for repairs.

Procurement/Inventory Management/Warehouse Management:

• Spearhead the procurement activities, ensuring the best pricing when purchasing parts and supplies.
• Maintain a parts inventory in an organized and cost-effective manner and develop purchase initiatives or vendor changes for both truck, trailer, and heavy equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date files on all records, work orders, PO’s, invoices, DVIR’s etc.
• Build relationships with our vendors and sales representatives.
• Manage Warehouse staff and operations.

Experience

• Extensive knowledge in operating and maintaining trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment
• 10 years of related supervisory experience (REQUIRED)
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT Regulations applicable to truck and trailer repairs and maintenance
• Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience with fleet maintenance systems (a plus)

Join our team as a Fleet Manager where you will play a crucial role in ensuring our operations run smoothly while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person