Area Fleet Manager

Frontier Waste Midco LLC•Fort Worth, TX

42d

About The Position

The Area Fleet Manager primarily focuses on building expertise within the Fleet and Equipment Maintenance roles in all the collection/hauling divisions within the district. The Area Fleet Manager supervises a variety of roles and assists in the selection and education of field maintenance personnel to ensure execution and durability of standards, processes and practices surrounding the maintenance program(s). The Area Fleet Manager plays an essential role in building the capability of the field maintenance teams to consistently execute on business plans and budgets year after year while ensuring all equipment is maintained to our Maintenance standard for safe and efficient operations.

Requirements

Experience in an area support role in a large enterprise.
Experience in the maintenance role of small and large fleets.
Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Office 360, Excel and Outlook.
Must be able to perform effectively with a heavy travel schedule.
Ability to function well in arena with potentially rapidly changing priorities.
Strong background in fleet analytics to drive continuous improvement.
Strong background in budgeting and financial management P&L.
Must have experience in fleet industry alternative fuel vehicle technology, DOT, OSHA and related regulatory governance.
Strong management, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to persuade and negotiate with others and project a professional image.
Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and translate this into results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and prioritize critical project issues, lead data gathering and analysis and translate analysis into clear recommendations.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to carefully listen, absorb input and feedback, and then respond appropriately to increase buy-in and commitment.
Ability and skill to lead major projects and maintain the momentum of project plans as described.
Ability to advise and coach frontline and site managers.
Ability to initiate and effectively manage projects, including the ability to facilitate obstacle removal and progress toward goals.
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated fleet management and/or vehicle (asset) maintenance experience.
Experience working with heavy-duty diesel, alternative fuel and/or hydraulic equipment.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75-100 pounds
Exposure to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often
Exposure to physical environment which involves moving mechanical parts, fumes, dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often
Travel to job sites as required; travel by air, car and/or other modes of transportation up to 70% of the time.
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited automotive college or technical school is a plus
Commercial Driver's License is a plus but not required
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (T1-T8) highly preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the creation, development, and implementation of the Company operations strategy and other Company-wide initiatives.
Collaborates on, aids establishment of and supports compliance with Company standards and Best Management Operating procedures and processes.
Listens, evaluates, and counsels Supervisors, Maintenance Managers, and General Managers in setting priorities and goals in support of Maintenance Program.
Focuses on maintenance activities, processes, and best practices.
Ensures execution and durability of standards, processes and practices surrounding our maintenance program.
Deploys Company-wide standard processes, tools, and technologies throughout the district via communication, facilitation, training and other methods.
Ensures Division personnel are trained in all aspects of Company equipment, policies, procedures and safety standards and actively always champions and gives clear participatory support to all Frontier Safety programs and Safe Operating practices. Supports and ensures safety initiatives and compliance.
Participates in Operating Reviews and the annual budget processes.
Assists with development and education of maintenance talent and works with management to hire, train, mentor, develop and assess staff needs.
Assists management in analyzing, evaluating, projections and recommending capital requirements and allocation of assets.
Identifies diagnoses and performs root-cause analysis of issues and performance improvements of underperforming Divisions assisting in the development and rollout of plans to improve their maintenance performance.
Provides targeted expertise to lead on-site activities to address cultural, process or operational challenges.
Works with Corporate maintenance staff to develop and maintain short- and long-term strategic management objectives and priorities; participates on corporate cross-functional committees to ensure end-to-end collaboration to maintain policies, best practices, equipment specifications, and performance metrics for maintenance.
Ability to professionally interact with employees at all levels and influence others to gain support for ideas, proposals, projects and solutions as well as effectively accomplish goals.
Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships by developing, maintaining and strengthening partnerships with others inside and outside the organization who can provide information, assistance and support.
Prior experience in a lead role with responsibility for the implementation and successful performance of business plans, strategic projects or initiatives, including the development and adherence to project plans and budgets.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.