4188 - District Director of Fleet Operations

Job Title: District Director of Fleet Operations

Department: Logistics Administration

Reports To: Director of Fleet Operations

Positions Supervised:  Regional Fleet and Driver Managers, Fleet Manager, Fleet Supervisor

FLSA (exempt or nonexempt): Exempt

Position Type (full-time, part-time, internship, or temporary): Full-Time

Job Summary: The District Director of Fleet Operations is responsible for leading the fleet delivery operations for their assigned Distribution Centers. Drive operational excellence, safety, and compliance across the Prime Source distribution network. This role will partner with Wolf Logistics and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless transportation and distribution performance, while achieving targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Talent. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, focusing on process improvement, equipment optimization, standardization, and talent development. In addition, they will support the Director of Fleet Operations and the department in special projects, strategic planning, technology roll-outs, and other assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead daily execution of fleet operations to achieve and exceed performance targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Talent.
• Hire, coach, and develop Regional Fleet Managers and other operations personnel.
• Utilize scorecards, KPIs, and performance reviews to drive accountability and improvement.
• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture across all sites and teams.
• Form strong relationships across functional divisions to create a culture of cooperation and collaboration.

Fleet Operations Oversight

• Manage the daily operations and oversight of direct and indirect reports across assigned locations.
• Assess equipment needs (power units, vans, trailers) and develop detailed specifications to meet distribution demands.
• Collaborate with vendors to procure and maintain fleet assets.
• Ensure full compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations, safety policies, and company procedures.
• Process Improvement & Standardization
• Work with the Director of Fleet Operations and other stakeholders to implement continuous improvement initiatives across fleet operations.
• Ensure compliance with standardized procedures and promote adoption of best practices across all sites.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to implement rapid, sustainable change in operations.

Financial & Strategic Accountability

• Work toward achieving operational and financial goals as set by the CEO, COO, and SVP of Transportation and Logistics.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing safety or service quality.
• Partner with sales, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment with business and customer needs.

Training & Development

• Provide leadership training for DC Managers and Fleet Managers.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, safety awareness, and operational excellence.
• Support succession planning and talent readiness across all operational teams.

Disclaimer- Job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in fleet management, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations, warehouse operations, and process improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead multiple locations and large, cross-functional teams.
• Experience with P&L management and budgetary processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or KT problem-solving preferred.

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