Regional Equipment & Fleet Manager - Orlando, FL

 

 

Job ID:  491555

 

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

 

Position Overview

The Regional Equipment & Fleet Manager is ultimately responsible for asset procurement, management, and maintenance with a direct focus on total cost of ownership over the life of the region and company fleet. This position requires technical abilities, performance management skills, financial understanding, and industry knowledge. Other responsibilities include the efficient and effective utilization of human resources, plant, and equipment. The role is expected to work closely with the Regional and Company Presidents and their teams through hands-on management and visibility in the business. The role will require regular travel, primarily within Florida, up to 60% of the time. The positions’ ultimate goals are to develop an environment of work teams and guiding these teams to be the best in the business. You must foster teamwork, positive work environment and overall safety of yourself and others.

 

Supervision Duties

• Manage, evaluate, monitor, and coach personnel.
• Issue annual performance reviews and corrective actions, as required.
• Manage Labor expenditure and staff appropriately to ensure proper Regular/Overtime balance.
• Complete all paperwork and reports required by the company.
• Positively supervise and motivate professionals.
• Control expenditures and maximize profits for the plant, region, and company.
• Adhere to and positively communicate all company policies.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the total cost of ownership exceeds industry standards in order to provide the organization a competitive advantage in the market.
• Maintain the current 5-year CAP-EX plan (Target fleet) including scheduling purchases to maximize utilization.
• Coordinate with local company teams to provide CAP-EX justification.  Identify correct fleet levels for forecasted company volume. Complete component life cycle analysis.
• Develop and manage strategic disposal plan.
• Work with local operating companies to optimize operating conditions at sites to improve overall equipment performance. (i.e. improve haul roads, stockpile management, right size fleet for operations, etc.)
• Promote partnering with OEM. 
• Optimize Asset Base - managing leasing activities for the region.
• Determine leases vs. buy programs that optimize lifecycle costs.
• Develop/manage Florida Fleet strategy for sharing equipment as well as manage Lytx systems.
• Utilize performance management skills, communication, and knowledge to ensure financial success, safety awareness, and operational excellence.
• Challenge and hold team members accountable to deliver results.
• Champion the development, improvement, implementation, and use of shop and equipment excellence programs including: Compliance/Risk, CMMS, Tire Programs, Oil Analysis, Contamination Control, Telematics, 5S Program, Parts/Inventory Management, LOFAT, Maintenance plans, Fuel Management, Preventative Maintenance, Lytx, Planning, and Scheduling required for outside repairs.
• Drive innovation through application of new technology.
• Partner with local teams to ensure revenue and recharge rates are set properly and the equipment, shop, and delivery accounts break even.
• Provide follow-up and ensure sustainability of all OPS initiatives and financial impact.
• Complete financial impact tracker monthly.

• Be the champion for company fleet and equipment partnering with the Area Equipment Managers and Procurement.
• Communicate and ensure CRH/PMI Equipment Strategy is implemented and executing the utilization of CMMS and its modules.

• Customer Service – Respond to requests from internal stakeholders with strong customer service mindset; Understand impacts of incidents, or causes of potential incidents, on our ability to service our external customers and implement solutions while maintaining strong communication with internal team.

• Department Management – Create a high-performance environment for the department’s Maintenance team; provide leadership coachin