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Senior Fleet Operations Manager

Empire Roofing
Georgetown, CAN
Manager · 8–10 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago

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Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Fleet Leadership
  • Develop and implement a long-term fleet and asset management strategy aligned with Company growth objectives.
  • Establish annual fleet goals, performance metrics, and departmental priorities.
  • Create and maintain a multi-year vehicle and equipment replacement plan.
  • Forecast future fleet requirements based on operational demands, business growth, and utilization trends.
  • Identify opportunities to improve fleet performance, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all fleet-related processes.
  • Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Oversee the acquisition, deployment, utilization, maintenance, replacement, and disposal of fleet assets.
  • Develop standardized specifications for vehicles and equipment across operating divisions.
  • Evaluate fleet utilization and recommend right-sizing strategies to maximize efficiency.
  • Implement lifecycle management practices to optimize asset performance and reduce total cost of ownership.
  • Ensure accurate asset tracking and inventory management across all locations.
  • Financial Management & Capital Planning
  • Develop and manage annual fleet operating and capital budgets.
  • Lead fleet capital planning activities, including vehicle replacement forecasting and equipment investments.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses for vehicle purchases, leasing programs, equipment upgrades, and technology investments.
  • Monitor and report on fleet-related expenditures, operating costs, fuel consumption, maintenance trends, and asset utilization.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational effectiveness.
  • Fleet Operations & Maintenance Oversight
  • Provide strategic oversight of preventative maintenance programs.
  • Establish fleet maintenance standards and performance expectations.
  • Monitor equipment reliability, downtime, and maintenance compliance metrics.
  • Ensure fleet operations support production, service, and operational requirements across all branches.
  • Review operational challenges and implement long-term solutions to recurring issues.
  • Vendor & Contract Management
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, repair facilities, fuel providers, telematics vendors, and equipment suppliers.
  • Negotiate vendor agreements and service contracts.
  • Evaluate vendor performance and ensure service level expectations are achieved.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage purchasing power and improve vendor partnerships.
  • Systems, Reporting & Analytics
  • Develop fleet performance dashboards and KPI reporting.
  • Establish metrics related to:
  • Asset utilization
  • Vehicle downtime
  • Maintenance compliance
  • Cost per kilometer/mile
  • Cost per operating hour
  • Fuel consumption
  • Fleet availability
  • Replacement forecasting
  • Utilize fleet management technology and telematics data to support decision-making.
  • Provide regular reporting and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure fleet operations comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee fleet-related safety initiatives and support Company safety objectives.
  • Ensure vehicle inspections, licensing, registrations, permits, and documentation are maintained.
  • Support accident investigations and identify opportunities to reduce fleet-related risk.
  • Develop and maintain fleet policies, procedures, and operating standards.
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and support to the Fleet Manager and fleet personnel.
  • Establish clear expectations, goals, and accountability measures for the fleet department.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, planning, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Build departmental succession plans and support employee development initiatives.
  • Foster collaboration between fleet operations and all operational departments.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Post-secondary education in Fleet Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Mechanical Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive fleet management experience.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing fleet operations, maintenance programs, or asset management functions.
  • Experience overseeing large vehicle and equipment fleets within construction, transportation, utilities, industrial services, or related industries.
  • Demonstrated experience developing fleet strategies, capital plans, and asset lifecycle programs.
  • Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of fleet management principles and asset lifecycle planning.
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.
  • Experience with fleet management software, telematics systems, and reporting tools.
  • Strong financial acumen and budgeting capabilities.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to influence organizational change and drive process improvements.
  • Strong project management and strategic planning skills.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong understanding of fleet management principles and asset lifecycle planning.
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.
  • Experience with fleet management software, telematics systems, and reporting tools.
  • Strong financial acumen and budgeting capabilities.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to influence organizational change and drive process improvements.
  • Strong project management and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Fleet Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Mechanical Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

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