Fleet Operations Manager
Flagger Force · Hummelstown, PA · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Fleet Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute fleet forecasting models
- Evaluate and recommend vehicle types, specifications, and standardization strategies
- Contribute to annual budgeting and multi-year fleet planning
- Lead or support fleet expansion, sustainability, and system upgrade initiatives
- Facilitate asset movement and resource allocation across markets
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Partner with corporate procurement to source, evaluate, and negotiate with manufacturers, dealers, and service vendors
- Oversee strategic vendor relationships for maintenance, repairs, parts, towing, and upfitting
- Manage the full lifecycle of 3,000+ owned, leased, and rented assets
- Monitor fleet spending against budget
- Drive P&L accountability with focus on cost-per-mile and total cost of ownership reduction
- Oversee Capex planning and ROI analysis
- Manage registration, licensing, fuel card administration, insurance records, and compliance documentation
- Manage fleet damage and liability programs
- Cost Management & Optimization
- Provide variance analysis and corrective action plans to leadership
- Ensure P&L accountability
- Oversee Capex planning and ROI analysis
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
- Develop and implement fleet safety programs
- Lead safety investigations and business continuity planning
- Maintain title and registration paperwork
- Conduct regular fleet audits
- Data, Systems & Reporting
- Leverage telematics platforms for data-informed decisions
- Produce executive-level reports on fleet performance
- Develop predictive analytics for maintenance scheduling and asset replacement
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, develop, and hold fleet coordinators, maintenance supervisors, and administrative staff accountable
- Train warehouse and field personnel on fleet programs, telematics, and compliance requirements
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Lead change management for system implementations and process improvement initiatives
- Fleet uptime (target 95%+)
- Cost-per-mile trends
- Vendor SLA performance
- Asset utilization rates across all locations
- 5+ years in fleet and/or logistics operations with at least 3 years in management role overseeing large-scale operations
- Proven success managing teams across multiple geographic locations with demonstrated P&L responsibility
- Enterprise-level contract negotiation and vendor management experience
- Background in traffic control, construction, transportation, or a similarly complex field operations environment
- Advanced proficiency with fleet management and telematics platforms
- Expert-level data analytics using Excel, Power BI, Grafana, or comparable tools
- Knowledge of GPS tracking, route optimization, and emerging fleet technologies
- Comprehensive familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and MUTCD
- 5+ years in fleet and/or logistics operations with at least 3 years in management role overseeing large-scale operations
- Proven success managing teams across multiple geographic locations with demonstrated P&L responsibility
- Enterprise-level contract negotiation and vendor management experience
- Background in traffic control, construction, transportation, or a similarly complex field operations environment
- Advanced proficiency with fleet management and telematics platforms
- Expert-level data analytics using Excel, Power BI, Grafana, or comparable tools
- Knowledge of GPS tracking, route optimization, and emerging fleet technologies
- Comprehensive familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and MUTCD
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional fleet, safety, or logistics certifications desirable (NAFA, ASE, CSP)
- PMP and Lean Six Sigma certifications a plus