At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
The Fleet Asset Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s transportation processes on a Regional Area. This includes developing policies and procedures to ensure that organizational equipment needs are met, participating in the development and approval of equipment-related budgets, and making rent vs buy decisions. The role also involves managing the movement of equipment to and from active worksites, coordinating periodic inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations, arranging for preventative maintenance or repairs as needed, and coordinating training sessions for equipment operators. Working with Directors, Operation Managers, PDC's repairs, Drivers, and cost analysis of Assets within your purview is essential. As Fleet Manager, you would oversee the entire lifecycle of company-owned commercial vehicles, optimize their utilization, and ensure safe and efficient operations within your respective Region.
Location: Tacoma, WA
Responsibilities
* Maintaining Lease Schedule A’s and Asset Budgets
* Accepting vehicles for deliveries into the Fleet
* Conducting Vehicle DVIR Review, Procedures and Safety Inspections
* Providing input on whether to lease or buy vehicles within the Regional Fleet
* Coordinating data with stakeholders, Director of Fleet, and Procurement for CERs
* Ensuring efficient asset utilization and route planning
* Coordinating vehicle scheduling and dispatch
* Monitoring real-time vehicle location and performance
* Keeping records and identifying areas for improvement
* Ensuring compliance with transport regulations (e.g., Hours of Service) and safety standards
* Proficient working knowledge of both State and Federal Truck and Transportation Regulations and Laws within your assigned Region
* Managing the budget for vehicle repairs and replacements
* Overseeing the Regional Shops and supervising the Mechanics, I, II, and III
* Coordinating vehicle licensure, registration, and insurance
* Providing reports to upper management on budgeting, maintenance, and fleet progress
* Collaborating with WKC Director of Fleet, Land, NA to direct the tactical operation of WKC fleet program and optimize costs and performance
* Identifying repair order trends and performing root cause analysis to proactively manage fleet concerns
* Leading and completing quality audits for vendor maintenance services
* Controlling vehicle rental costs and communicating the business case for new and/or used vehicles if applicable to field personnel
* Ensuring all vehicles are compliant with emission testing and state-required vehicle inspections, if applicable
* Working knowledge of an electric vehicle program to include implementation of charging stations at required locations
* Creating and actively managing performance metrics and KPIs to proactively measure and report on critical areas including fleet policy compliance, asset utilization and cost, and sustainability
* Implementing best practices to maintain an inventory of company assets that allows for continual monitoring of asset health, life cycle cost analysis, and replacement planning
* Defining and applying best-in-class general maintenance and repair practices for company assets
* Recommending and developing preventative maintenance expectations and procedures
* Supporting DOT regulatory compliance and driver safety efforts requiring familiarity with current and pending government regulations (DOT/FMCSA, OSHA)
* Establishing collaborative relationships with WKC lines of business, suppliers, and various internal stakeholders (i.e. compliance, safety, HR, and legal) to support all fleet initiatives
* Utilizing available information to identify and understand issues and opportunities in the company’s fleet and provide data-driven recommendations to enhance performance and safety
Direct Reports
* Mechanic I
* Mechanic II
* Mechanic III
Travel Requirements
Within the assigned regional location, occasional trips for support to Shops, and Vendors within their respective Region. Travel frequency is moderate, with some nights out as needed.
Education
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred
* Minimum 10 years of Fleet Management experience preferred
Work Experience
10+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience with mechanical and/or Fleet Management support and service.
Technical Skills & Specific Knowledge
* Mechanical and Vehicle Maintenance Skills
* Conducting Vehicle DVIR Review, Procedures and Safety Inspections
* Comprehensive knowledge of the field’s concepts and principles
* Transport, Tank Wagon, Vehicle, Technical expertise
* Knowledge of purchasing, managing vendor/supplier relationships and strategic sourcing
* Extensive Knowledge of Transport Law and DOT Regulations both State and Federal
* Fully proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and Teams; experience with PowerPoint and PlanetFM
* SharePoint
World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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