The Role
Are you passionate about client service and ready to lead a collaborative, dynamic team? We are looking for an experienced fleet manager in Lenexa, Kansas. Responsibilities include specification, procurement, deployment readiness, brand implementation, analytics, financial management, and disposition of fleet vehicles. This role will also work to ensure compliance with maintenance programs, safety standards, licensing, and registration. Equipped with pragmatic transportation/logistics operations experience, ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong mix of hands-on leadership, data-driven performance, and vehicle sourcing expertise.
The Company
We are a transportation services market leader with more than 6,000 employees in North America. We provides mission critical, employee transportation services to corporations, airports, universities, hospitals, and the largest railroads in North America. We are inviting the right individual to join our team and help us enable double digit growth.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage the full lifecycle of ~2,000 passenger (non-CDL) vehicles across North America
· Lead and develop a team of 5-8 fleet coordinators
· Manage fleet maintenance partner network, parts, technology, and overall vehicle availability for client operations
· Proactively identify and develop leading predictive maintenance capabilities and maintenance processes
· Develop recommendations and strategies to maximize vehicle reliability and financial performance
· Coordinate with operational client teams and maintenance partner network to maximize vehicle availability and ensure compliance with timely, cost-effective maintenance programs
· Ensure compliance with mechanical safety standards, proper licensing and registration, and overall fleet performance
· Research, recommend, and source the best vehicle platforms for client applications in coordination with the Finance Team
· Negotiate, source, and deploy more than 500 vehicles annually
· Develop and manage critical partner relationships with key vehicle manufacturers, maintenance providers, and vehicle disposition brokers
· Assess the performance and cost profiles of maintenance partners and make changes and adjustments to maximize the effectiveness of maintenance across North America locations
· Gain leading knowledge in new vehicle platforms, including electric vehicles
· Sustain fleet branding standards based on direction from the Marketing Team
· Recruit and manage maintenance and fleet team staffing at all times
· Enthusiasm for 100% onsite leadership at our offices in Lenexa, Kansas (this is not a remote or hybrid position)
Qualifications
· 6+ years leadership experience managing fleet teams and large, nationwide passenger vehicle fleets
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Operations, Fleet Management, Maintenance Management or related field
· Exceptional customer service, communication, and leadership skills
· Strong experience with fleet management software
· Leadership experience with geographically diverse teams
· Track record of leading and maintaining critical partner relationships with key related partners
· Experience developing preventative maintenance programs and ensuring safety standards
· Methodically well-organized
· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365 productivity tools
· Experience with analytics and Power BI is a strong plus
· Asserts ownership for projects and assigned activities, meets deadlines
· Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving skills
· Thrives in fast-paced environments
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