Director Of Fleet

Insero Talent Solutions has partnered with a fast-growing utility company to recruit a Director of Fleet for their headquarters in Rochester, NY.

The Director of Fleet will oversee the management and optimization of our large and diverse fleet, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires a strategic leader with strong financial acumen, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to lead and inspire a corporate team as well as regional managers and coordinators. The Director will have full P&L responsibility and will work closely with various departments to achieve company goals.

• Leverage best-in-class practices to ensure the fleet is maintained to the highest safety and operational standards.
• Develop and implement fleet management strategies to ensure operational efficiency and cost control.
• Develop key standards and processes around the maintenance and repair of fleet assets.
• Develop and manage the fleet budget, ensuring alignment with company financial goals.
• Develop relationships with authorized dealers and vendors to negotiate and secure equipment and vehicle contracts.
• Develops long-range plans to purchase equipment and vehicles for the fleet including preparing and writing specifications for vehicles and equipment.
• Develops retirement and life-cycle processes that include the disposal of obsolete and surplus vehicles and equipment.
• Approves requisitions and purchase orders for fleet assets.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of a robust and repeatable preventative maintenance program for the entire fleet.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to fleet operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Directly supervise Corporate Fleet Manager and Regional Fleet Managers.

Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve fleet efficiency.
• Ability to plan and delegate work to others.
• Ability to act responsibly in an emergency.
• Ability to work with others and display strong leadership.
• Ability to develop and promote team spirit focusing on a high level of support services.
• Ability to display resourcefulness reliability, sound technical judgment and initiative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and tree industry regulations and standards preferred.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or the combined equivalent of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in fleet management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Background and experience with Utility Service Vehicles is preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with P&L management.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to fleet operations.
• Proficient with standard office equipment (i.e. computer, phone, scanner, fax and copier).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of fleet management software and technologies.