Sr Manager Fleet Operations (Heavy Equipment)

POSITION SUMMARY: As a leader within the Fleet & Asset Management team, the Senior Manager Fleet Operations directly orchestrates the organization of vendor partners, automated warranty systems, maintenance processes, implementation of programs and new technologies, and Company-wide training initiatives. The incumbent will utilize their ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders and knowledge of change and project management to own the technical program management related to new initiatives undertaken by the team, ensuring that projects are delivered to achieve expected business benefit - on time, and on budget. They will partner closely with the Fleet & Asset Management team and Corporate and Field stakeholders to implement Fleet specific training across the Company’s geographic regions.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Leads the management of performance metrics and employee development related to Fleet programs across geographic regions.

• Manages and executes process optimization pilots and initiatives designed to establish standards across hundreds of national business divisions.

• Provides coaching and leadership to Fleet & Asset Management managers and analysts, aligning team priorities to ensure deliverables are met.

• Works collaboratively across departments in the organization to launch purpose-driven projects and new Fleet & Asset Management programs, while ensuring the goals of ongoing programs and initiatives are tracked and met.

• Supports delivery of warranty value targets and improves processing and recovery metrics.

• Manages dealer networks for timely capital delivery and maintenance support.

• Supports the documentation, refinement, and inventory of key field and corporate policies/procedures.

• Develops strategy and communication efforts for the rollout of new initiatives and programs in coordination with Fleet & Asset Management leadership.

• Periodic travel may be expected, such as travel to collections and container locations to support maintenance programming and processes.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Leadership ability, able to lead multidisciplinary and diverse teams.

• Understanding of project management tools and concepts.

• Strong written and oral communication skills that conveys an executive presence.

• Proficient in MS Office suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrated experience in operations, project management, business analyses, or related discipline, preferably in the fleet industry.

• Supervisory experience, with a proven track record of managing and developing employees.

• Demonstrated understanding and application of effective training procedures.

• Experience preparing and giving professional presentations to groups at all levels, including executive leadership.

• Understanding of business process concepts (Mapping, Optimization, Lean Six Sigma).

• Experience with asset management software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 7+ years of experience in operations management, fleet management, or a related field on a regional or national scale.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Ideal candidate will possess heavy and truck maintenance expertise to include; gas, diesel, natural gas & EV.
• Additional consideration for experience working with bulldozers, compactors or excavators.
• Preferred candidate will reside in the Western or SW states.
• 75% travel, up to 3 weeks per month.
• Salary Range: $132,400 - 165,700 - 198,800

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position,