Regional Fleet Manager - North East

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Must live in the North East Region

The Regional Fleet Manager leads fleet operations in the designated geography by developing fleet capability, reliability, and sustainability. This role is critical for driving field performance and execution. Key responsibilities include:

• Vendor Management: Oversee vendor relationships.
• AOP Tactics: Implement Repair & Maintenance tactics and ensure DOT compliance.
• Strategy Development: Collaborate with Site Leadership on field strategies.
• Asset Management: Manage assets across regional sites.
• Fuel Usage Improvement: Enhance fuel efficiency programs.
• Customer Service: Deliver top-notch service to customers.

Ensure compliance with DOT, CSA scores, and other regulations. Conduct fleet assessments and coordinate compliance programs. Communicate safety procedures for the safe operation of all company vehicles and manage the associates who handle them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• National Strategies: Implement and adapt national fleet strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiencies in R&M, reliability, fuel, and safety.
• Supplier Management: Evaluate vendor performance, address opportunities, and align field support.
• Metrics Analysis: Track and analyze fleet metrics, including cost, asset utilization, compliance, and uptime improvement.
• Technical Leadership: Guide field teams in repair or replace decisions, including CAPEX usage.
• Ensure proper documentation to include Vehicle licensing
• Fleet Forecasting: Support national fleet forecasting and asset replacement planning.
• Performance Management: Oversee fleet performance in designated regions.
• Fuel Conservation: Implement plans to reduce fuel usage and improve MPG.
• Education and Implementation: Train field teams on national fleet tactics (Train the trainer).
• Regulatory Compliance: Conduct compliance assessments and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Safety Expertise: Understand and deliver CSA Vehicle Basic Points per inspection reduction to meet annual goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role will be an individual contributor and have no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience: 5 years in the fleet industry.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, MBA or advanced degree a plus
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Training: Advanced leadership and change management training.
• Compliance: Experience with DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Networking: Expertise in industry partnerships and networking.
• Cross-Functional Experience: Successful work experience in Operations or Finance.
• Fleet Management: Area fleet management experience.
• Technical Skills: Advanced computer system knowledge.
• Change Management: Proven experience in managing change.
• Leadership: Strong skills in managing direct reports and influencing cross-functional partners.
• Communication: Excellent writing, analytical, coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills.
• Influence: Effective at influencing cross-functional teams.
• Project Management: Experience in project management, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), and continuous improvement a plus.
• Fleet Strategy: Advanced experience in fleet sustainability, reliability, and capability.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.
• Partnership Building: Effective interaction with customers, sales, operations, and suppliers.
• Values and Culture: Demonstrates Builders FirstSource values and culture.
• Executive Presence: Ability to influence leadership at all levels, including change management and collaboration.
• Autonomy: Operates independently, even remotely.
• Self-Starter: Manages multiple work streams across regions.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Compliance: Knowledge of DOT and Federal Motor Carrier safety requirements.
• Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Deadline Management: Meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Works well in a team-based environment.
• Industry Involvement: Engages with industry peers and organizations to bring best practices.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Negotiation: Excellent negotiation skills.
• Execution: Executes plans and projects through others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The role requires the ability to work in a physically demanding and challenging environment, which may involve activities such as reaching, pulling, climbing, crawling, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• Lifting: Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Travel: Travels to field locations and suppliers (40%-50%) with possible last-minute arrangements when directed.
• Noise levels could exceed 90 dB

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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