Regional Fleet Manager - Remote

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes•Burbank, CA

1d•$100,000 - $120,000•Remote

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About The Position

The Regional Fleet Manager provides regional leadership and accountability for executing the company’s fleet maintenance strategy. The role leads Group Fleet Managers and partners with field operations, corporate functions, and peers to improve total fleet maintenance cost and performance. It oversees in-house maintenance shops and outsourced maintenance providers, establishes regional priorities, removes operational barriers, and ensures local fleet teams implement company standards, improvement plans, and business objectives. The position drives fleet reliability, vehicle availability, regulatory compliance, and maintenance cost performance while supporting continuous improvement across fleet operations. It oversees maintenance performance, shop capability, financial performance, third-party providers, and regulatory requirements across a region. The role is remote, with a preference for candidates residing on the West Coast or Central Coast, and requires travel within North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in fleet maintenance, transportation, logistics, or a related operational field.
Proven operational and technical expertise in fleet maintenance, shop management, outsourced maintenance, and performance improvement.
Deep knowledge of fleet maintenance and shop management practices for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.
Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, and performance-management capability across geographically dispersed teams.
Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, repair-order management, parts and inventory controls, warranties, recalls, vendor management, and fleet compliance.
Ability to move between strategic planning, regional leadership, and hands-on problem solving, and to lead through ambiguity and change.
Strong communication, influence, and relationship-management skills across field operations, corporate functions, suppliers, and organizational levels.
Expertise in vehicle preventive maintenance systems, parts procurement, purchase order processes, and inventory management.
Ability to plan and organize workflow, prioritize tasks, and analyze data across multiple locations.
Financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, P&L interpretation, cost analysis, and business recommendations; ability to turn financial data into operational priorities and measurable outcomes.
Proficiency with fleet management systems, dashboards, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and standard business applications.
Valid U.S. driver’s license for rental cars when applicable.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% within North America, with additional travel as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification or other relevant fleet or maintenance credentials.
Residence in the West Coast or Central Coast is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Group Fleet Managers by setting expectations, operating rhythms, performance objectives, and accountability.
Establish a consistent regional approach to fleet maintenance while accommodating local operating requirements and corporate needs.
Provide direction and escalation support for complex maintenance, staffing, vendor, compliance, and operational issues.
Lead regional projects and continuous-improvement initiatives across multiple locations and stakeholders.
Translate fleet strategy and programs into regional execution plans, manage change, and remove barriers to adoption and results.
Own regional fleet maintenance performance, including preventive maintenance compliance, vehicle availability, repair cycle time, road calls, repeat repairs, warranty recovery, rental utilization, shop productivity, and maintenance cost.
Lead recurring regional business reviews, identify trends, establish corrective actions, assign ownership, and monitor results.
Use company systems, BI dashboards, and financial reporting to evaluate performance, identify root causes, prioritize resources, and drive improvement.
Ensure fleet maintenance policies, processes, controls, and best practices are consistently implemented; contribute to policy development.
Oversee shop staffing, workflow, technician productivity, repair quality, tools and equipment, parts controls, and facility readiness.
Provide regional leadership and escalation support for complex maintenance challenges and ensure timely, cost-effective solutions.
Lead in-house and outsourced maintenance operations, balancing safety, quality, vehicle availability, service levels, productivity, and cost.
Ensure repairs meet applicable warranty parameters and that recalls, campaigns, and manufacturer requirements are addressed promptly.
Ensure regional maintenance and vehicle-related administrative activities comply with applicable regulations and company policies.
Partner with Safety, DOT Compliance, and field operations on inspection, eDVIR, telematics, recall, environmental, and hazardous-waste requirements.
Partner with operations, finance, procurement, safety, asset management, logistics, and other stakeholders to align fleet priorities with business objectives.
Participate in fleet maintenance budget and forecast development; monitor expenditures, explain variances, and implement cost controls without compromising safety or reliability.
Evaluate repair-versus-replace decisions and recommend actions based on safety, lifecycle cost, operating needs, vehicle condition, and downtime.
Oversee third-party maintenance provider and parts-program performance, including service quality, pricing, responsiveness, compliance, and issue resolution.
Partner with Procurement and corporate fleet teams on supplier reviews, program implementation, negotiations, and standardization.