What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Fleet Operations position at Govig & Associates?
Director of Fleet Operations
Seeking an experienced Director of Fleet Operations who is responsible for overseeing our fleet’s daily operations. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal fleet performance and efficiency, managing and coordinating maintenance and repair, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a background in logistics or transport management, and a deep understanding of fleet management principles. The primary goal is to maximize efficiency and productivity to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans, direct, coordinates, and manages the work of one or more fleet managers; analyzes workflow, establishes priorities, and develops standards.
- Oversee and participates in the development of the annual budget; participates in forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
- Oversee daily fleet operations and manage the fleet’s maintenance and repair schedule
- Implement strategies to increase productivity and efficiency of fleet operations
- Ensure compliance with all safety and transportation regulations
- Manage and lead a team of fleet supervisors, drivers, and mechanics
- Coordinate and plan vehicle replacements and disposals
- Develop and manage fleet policies and procedures
- Monitor and control fleet-related costs
- Analyze data to understand fleet performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Establish relationships with external partners and suppliers
- Oversee and sets preventative maintenance standards and intervals of required maintenance
- Establishes job priorities and prepares work schedules for multi-shift and/or multi-location maintenance operations
- Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive customer inquiries and complaints
- Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities; prepares special reports and correspondence
Knowledge Of:
- Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
- Procedures, practices, materials, parts, equipment, and tools used in service, maintain, and repair gasoline, diesel, and alternatively powered automobiles and light trucks; heavy duty trucks; heavy equipment; construction and maintenance equipment
- Principles and practices regarding requisitioning parts and contracting services
- Principles and practices of inventory control and maintenance of parts room
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
Qualifications
- Proven work experience in fleet management or similar role
- Knowledge of vehicle systems and maintenance procedures
- Understanding of transportation and safety regulations
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in fleet management software and GPS systems
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business administration, or relevant field
