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Senior Operations Director, Fleet and Logistics

Sherwin-Williams · Cleveland, OH · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the Role

This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing transportation and fleet strategies across North America to improve profitability, service, safety, and operational performance. The position oversees fleet assets, compliance, transportation planning, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing executive-level analytics, strategic counsel, and cross-functional leadership to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

50% travel is required. The position is eligible for bonus and long-term incentive compensation awards based on performance. A review of criminal history is required for this role due to access to confidential and proprietary information.

Responsibilities

  • North America Transportation Strategic Initiatives
    • Collaborate with Regional CTS Transportation Managers to drive strategic growth in fleet operations, service, and innovation.
    • Identify ideal markets to expand local fleet operations and increase overall fleet profitability in a challenging driver hiring environment.
    • Partner with key stakeholders to leverage CTS assets for improved service to internal and external customers.
    • Optimize freight and transportation for both regional fleet and National operator-owned fleet.
    • Identify areas where technology can reduce costs or minimize accidents and injuries.
    • Provide strategic counsel, analytics, and executive reporting on workforce, operational, transportation, sustainability, and fleet performance.
    • Standardize systems, tools, and processes used to manage CTS operations.
    • Direct National CTS rates for all regions.
    • Build strong relationships with executive leadership, field operations, vendors, customers, and employees to drive engagement, safety, service excellence, and adoption of strategic initiatives.
  • Fleet / Non-CTS Equipment
    • Direct procurement of company-owned fleet assets.
    • Oversee CTS fleet compliance with federal and state regulations.
    • Manage the timely and cost-effective disposal process of terminated fleet assets.
    • Direct field Maintenance Managers on equipment maintenance and required DOT record keeping.
    • Collaborate with Driver Safety Committees and field personnel regarding equipment specifications.
    • Negotiate pricing for short-term equipment leasing and parts procurement.
    • Ensure the fleet is prepared for future-state advancements.
  • CTS Continuous Improvement Projects
    • Prioritize and lead Division-driven continuous improvement projects impacting both CTS Regional and CTS National operations.
    • Maintain a parking lot list of potential fleet-related projects.
    • Focus on continuity of support for EPS, Packaging, Coil, and Architectural.
    • Manage the CTS Sales Director to minimize empty mileage and drive profitability.
    • Direct fleet asset management, including vehicles, telematics, mobile technology, software, and related equipment, while managing associated budgets and expenditures.
  • Trans-planning
    • Direct the standardization of the load planning process in JDA.
    • Measure and drive improvement of fleet utilization and compliance with TMS route optimization.
    • Leverage TMS system capabilities for fleet analysis.
  • Fleet/Transportation
    • Ensure CTS rates align with market LTL and TL rates.
    • Identify concerning trends pertaining to fleet performance or profitability.
    • Measure and report fleet operational performance monthly.
  • Support Fleet Operations for CTS
    • Oversee DOT compliance and serve as the Corporate Representative for CTS in all DOT-related legal matters.
    • Mitigate accidents and injuries within the fleet.
    • Implement proper systems, tools, and processes to manage fleet growth safely.

Requirements

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for an employment work visa now or in the future.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
  • At least seven (7) years of experience in Fleet Management, Safety, Asset Procurement, and DOT Regulations.
  • Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or SAP BO.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher.
  • DOT Safety Training / Certification.
  • At least ten (10) years of experience in Fleet Management, Safety, Asset Procurement, and DOT Regulations.
  • Experience working with MIRA, Samsara, TMW, and JDA TMS.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. We invest in our employees through rewards, benefits, and opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow contributions. We offer world-class benefits designed to support health, well-being, retirement, and daily life, including flexible options to enhance overall wellness.

Benefits

A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Benefits include:

  • Retirement plans.
  • Healthcare coverage.
  • Total well-being programs.
  • Commuter benefits.

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