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Job Description – Fleet Operations Manager
Title
Fleet Operations Manager
Summary
The Macomb Group, a recognized leading distributor in the Midwest for Pipe, Valve, and Fittings. We are looking for a full-time Fleet Operations Manager to work at our Sterling Heights, Michigan location. The Macomb Group has differentiated itself from competitors by continually expanding our operations to provide unbeatable specialty services, a huge inventory, energy-efficient solutions, and exceptional customer service. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, self-driven individual to join our growing team.
The Fleet Operations Manager is responsible for centrally managing the organization’s transportation equipment, processes, technology, and overall strategy. This person will develop/enhance/monitor corporate KPIs and other measurement systems associated with equipment, drivers, safety, maintenance, and training processes. This person must ensure that all company vehicles and employees meet safety and compliance requirements, including DOT and OSHA guidelines as well as company policies.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the organization’s fleet program including leasing, purchases, sales, maintenance, and repair process.
- Partners closely with external vendors and service providers to insure quality, safety and effective cost management. Evaluate/establish alternative vehicle leasing providers.
- Develops programs to improve fleet efficiency, monitor KPIs, measure safety, and monitor costs for continuous improvement
- Leads change and drives results across multiple locations and geographies. Responsible for setting longer-term fleet and transportation strategies for the company
- Partners closely with internal customers and leaders to resolve issues, set policy, and make financial decisions related to fleet and transportation programs
- Establishes processes to maintain and monitor compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations as well as state/federal tax programs related to fleet management
- Establishes and refines training programs associated with drivers and fleet management
- Leads incident/accident investigations when appropriate. Establishes corrective actions and makes appropriate policy recommendations
- Centrally administers fleet software utilization and ensures compliance with DOT mandated Electronic Log Data (ELD)
Leadership Competencies:
- Leads Self
- Communicates Effectively & Candidly
- Drives for Results
- Demonstrates Accountability
- Takes Initiative
- Collaborates
Qualifications/Skills:
- Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT safety rules and regulations
- High level of diplomacy and tact, ability to adapt to complex situations and make decisions using sound judgement.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to maintain complex data, spot patterns, and present conclusions to senior level leaders
- Ability to manage many projects at once, capability to influence and partner across multiple levels and departments within the organization
- Ability to travel occasionally as job requires
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain, operations, business, or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience managing commercial fleet programs, including experiences in route planning, maintenance, compliance, leasing, purchasing, and repair
- Experience using fleet management software and fleet monitoring technologies
- 2 years in the building products industry desired, but not required
Work Setting
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Monday - Friday
Day shift: 9 AM - 6 PM
Benefits
PTO, paid holidays, birthday off with pay and jump starts
GM and Ford vehicle discount
Medical, company pays 75% of premium along with a free medical wrap
Free telemedicine with medical enrollment
Dental
Vision
Free $20K Life Insurance and AD&D
Critical Illness and Accident insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
401K program with a 25% match with no cap!
Our Culture
With over 25 locations in multiple states, each branch has created a culture within our company that stems from cooperation, teamwork and of course the notion that we are BUILT TO SAY YES, not only to our customers but to you as well.
We often gather for company provided lunches, sponsor lunch and learn sessions to share our knowledge, and hold customer appreciation BBQs. We have seasonal sports competitions for employees to win prizes and tailgates for football and baseball.
We also celebrate you by rewarding work anniversaries, employee appreciation day celebrations, recognizing inside/outside sales leaders, honoring our vets, observing casual Fridays and much more!
Come join our team and see why our employees love The Macomb way!
Salary : $20,000
