Fleet Manager

A fleet manager is responsible for the selection of appropriate vehicles, maintaining them, and making sure that they are in good shape to carry out their functions. The manager’s functions also involve creating and managing fleet policies and/or procedures, which include assigning of vehicles to drivers, lawful and company maintenance upkeep and recordkeeping, and managing accident/incident reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Decide the vehicles to be bought and how they are to be equipped.

• Oversee the sale and/or auction of used vehicles as at when due.

• Communicate fleet information, new initiatives, and compliance reporting to the Regions and Branches.

• Regularly report expenses and performances of the fleet to the management of the company.

• Ensure compliance of the company with DOT and other government regulations that have to do with the transportation industry.

• Make use of fleet management software to regulate data collection and recording procedures which helps in monitoring vehicle performance.

• Make sure that all vehicles are properly registered; carry out inspection on a regular basis.

• Monitor fuel purchases by administering fuel cards for all vehicles to their respective drivers. This is done in order to regulate costs/expenses.

• Managing external auto-service centers to handle the maintenance of the vehicles and the supply of spare parts if the need arises.

• Makes sure that the vehicles are serviced regularly in order to keep up with deliveries to customers, hence maintaining or even surpassing revenue levels of the company.

• Screening and analyzing acquired data to be able to take necessary measures to reduce operational costs.

• Draw up a budget for the company’s fleet management department and present it to management for further analysis and approval

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Good analytical and coordinating abilities

• Must possess good leadership qualities

• Must be proactive and be able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Must be able to motivate operations partners to ensure their full co-operation at all times

• Must be able to manage time effectively and also meet/beat deadlines

• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar role

• At least 2 years of driving experience in a delivery role

• Basic knowledge of computer applications

• Any other relevant certification will be a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Joplin, MO 64801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supply Chain & Logistics Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location