Our client has an immediate opening for a Fleet Manager for an established and growing state-of-the art warehouse and distribution facility and trucking company working with products that require special handling.
Responsible for leading a team of Drivers to transport goods efficiently. Duties include creating work schedules and transportation routes for Drivers to pick up and deliver goods to the correct location, managing a budget for vehicle repairs and replacements. Ensuring Driver candidates receive proper training to uphold safe driving standards. Performs many organizational and management tasks to monitor, maintain and improve a company s transportation processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles and keeping records
- Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed
- Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedules
- Managing vehicle licensure and registration
- Ensuring all fleet members have proper licensure and up-to-date training
- Monitoring Drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices
- Searching for, hiring and training new Drivers
- Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance, and fleet progress.
- Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency.
- Monitoring driver behavior and ensuring a high level of customer service is upheld.
- Utilizing GPS system to monitor and track delivery and driver activity/status.
Skills and Qualifications
- 5 years minimum of experience in Transportations/logistics
- Analytical mindset, good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills, including goal-setting, motivation and training
- Expert knowledge of best driving, delivery, vehicle maintenance and other industry practices
- Basic math and data analysis skills
- Experience with transportation scheduling and management software
- Understanding of basic vehicle mechanics, including the ability to identify when major repairs are needed
- Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities
- Keen attention to detail
Company offers excellent comprehensive benefits and PTO.