R10048072 Fleet Manager (Open)

Location:

Appleton, WI - Filling industrialAnkeny, IA - S. Creekview Dr. - Acetylene production & filling, Davenport, IA - Filling industrial, Roseville, MN - Filling industrial

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Position Title: Fleet Manager

Location: Appleton, WI; Roseville, MN; Ankeny, IA, Davenport, IA


The Manager of Fleet is responsible for the full life cycle and inventory of trucks, trailers and forklifts from specification and sourcing to purchase or lease and sale. The Manager leads and monitors all fleet budgeting and expenses, maintenance programs and record retention for DOT and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) regulatory compliance. The Manager is responsible for preparing and/or monitoring regional scorecards measuring various metrics of vehicle utilization using SAP, Excel and GPS tools.

Manages fleet for region including: trucks, trailers, tube trailers, micro-bulk, and forklifts. Responsible for accurate reporting of leased, owned, and rental vehicles in accordance with Company Policy and Procedures. Works with and monitors vendors to ensure that the fleet is maintained in accordance with the established Standards of Condition and that all established policies and practices are properly followed. Coordinates with Branch and Plant Managers to ensure each vehicle is outfitted with the proper safety equipment.

Develops vehicle specification and conversion strategies. Liaisons with OE companies for warranty coverage and manages standards for vehicles, vehicle repairs, data collection, data reports, computer systems, and vehicle specifications.

Monitors and improves fleet/equipment utilization, expense reduction and fuel efficiency.

Contributes to equipment specification at time of lease start-up and renewal. Builds a strong working relationship with equipment vendors and provides vendor management oversight.

Provides tube trailer coordination to jobs sites, retest, fill log updates in CIS, Skybitz monitoring.

Prepares vehicle purchase spreadsheet, calculates capital expenditures for fleet replacements, completes order forms bill of sale, and approves title transfers. Collects pre-sell forms, Asset retirement forms with finance, forklift lease paperwork, monthly meter readings and monthly mileage reports.

Influences distribution costs and maximizes service response through third party vendors, fleet Performance Management (PM) and 18 month repair history reports.

Monitors regional maintenance expense monitoring and tracking to include daily WFS approvals, review all repair orders monthly comdata invoice review and publishing for approvals.

Provides professional development for the successful continued operation of the fleet. Provides training to managers, supervisors, and drivers for education.

Develops, refines, and manages standards for vehicles, vehicle repairs, data collection, data reports, computer systems, and vehicle specifications. Prepares monthly and weekly fleet reports tracking key productivity and utilization metrics. Reviews and analyzes reports tracking attainment to metrics including quarterly & annual goals for each site.

Administers regions SAP fleet management, registrations, EZ Pass, SmithSafe stickers, Comdata fuel cards, ITFA stickers, fleet insurance cards, new vehicle packages, Onboard Computing (OBC) User support.

Third party service provider selection and management. Accident claim, vendor selection, insurance compliance.

Other projects/initiatives as assigned.

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Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated increasing responsibility in fleet management, distribution or related experience.

Prior experience with spend management and expense controls.

Prior experience with industry CMV Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Practices.

Experience with SAP preferred.

APICS Certification a plus.

Demonstrated knowledge of distribution, supply chain and/or logistics best practices/techniques.

Demonstrated knowledge of the following areas: compliance with applicable federal/state regulations, gases and related hard goods, DOT regulations, truck and trailer loading limits, cylinder markings, test dates, pressure ratings, ICC markings, placarding, hazardous material classifications, DOT driver qualifications and record keeping, vehicle purchasing and maintenance requirements, accident reporting, and safety and compliance.

Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations; demonstrated ability to balance customer service and cost of service issues; demonstrates tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers and with handling proprietary information.

Excellent leadership and motivational skills. Ability to lead associates who do not directly report to the position. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other professionals/managers.

Strong project management skills.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and to create cross-functional alignment.

Must possess excellent communication skills to effectively present and discuss information and respond to questions.

Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.

Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.

Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.

Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.

Some regional travel.

Minimal overnight travel.

Must have reliable, appropriate transportation.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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