Fleet Manager

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Lyndhurst, United States Vaco Full time
Experience working with trucks. * Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers. * Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments. * Must be able to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation. * Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats. Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
The Fleet Manager is responsible for the management and daily operation of specific garages in term of staff, maintenance, safety and third party vendors within a region, as well as responsibility for the implementation and achievement of Fleet operational programs and policies
Responsible for managing company owned vehicles, garages, and mechanics to provide a safe and dependable fleet of vehicles Responsible for ensuring and maintaining a safe environment through compliance of all Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs
Create a Continuous Improvement environment by improving products, service, and processes with the objective to reduce waste within the Region while striving for efficiency and profitability
Oversee mechanics that perform all mechanical repairs needed to all types of vehicles/equipment and to make proper decisions to make sure all vehicles/equipment are ready to safely operate when needed
Knowledge on how to perform light and heavy duty repairs in order to coach and/or train mechanics
Utilize Fleet tools and programs to manage to defined standards
Complete and lead fleet audit compliance and correction within area of responsibility
Manage preventive maintenance program compliance, maintain accurate records on all services and DOT /State inspections performed
Complete incident reports and conduct full incident investigation to determine root cause
Administration of Fleet department Safety programs within the region
Review purchasing programs and manage parts inventory
Assist in preparing annual budgets
Accountable to lead entire projects having modest scope/impact or portions of projects having considerable scope/impact to business results
Desired Skills and Experience

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