Fleet Director

Fleet Director Location: Westbury, New York with the ability to travel as needed Salary: $175,000.00-$200,000.00 annually, based on experience Reports to: Senior Vice President, Operations Employment Type: Full-Time Outworx is seeking an experienced Fleet Director to lead the strategic and day-to-day management of our fleet operations. This position is responsible for fleet reliability, maintenance, safety, compliance, utilization, financial performance, vendor management, and long-term asset planning. The Fleet Director will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, Safety, Procurement, and Executive Leadership to ensure the fleet is safe, reliable, available, and cost-effective. The ideal candidate is a hands-on fleet leader with experience managing large or complex vehicle and heavy-equipment fleets, maintenance operations, teams, budgets, vendors, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Fleet Operations & Leadership • Lead fleet strategy and day-to-day fleet operations. • Oversee fleet availability, utilization, reliability, and operational readiness. • Lead and develop fleet and maintenance teams while establishing clear performance and accountability standards. • Partner with Operations to ensure fleet capacity supports current and future business needs. • Develop fleet replacement, acquisition, and lifecycle plans. Maintenance & Asset Management • Direct preventive and corrective maintenance programs. • Ensure vehicles and equipment are properly maintained, inspected, and available for service. • Monitor equipment condition, downtime, utilization, and maintenance requirements. • Oversee the asset lifecycle from acquisition through replacement and disposal. • Identify opportunities to improve fleet reliability and reduce downtime. Safety & Compliance • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and industry regulations. • Maintain fleet safety policies, procedures, inspections, and compliance programs. • Monitor safety and incident metrics and implement corrective actions. • Investigate fleet-related incidents and operational deficiencies. Financial & Vendor Management • Develop and manage fleet operating and capital budgets. • Monitor maintenance, fuel, parts, leasing, and other fleet-related expenses. • Analyze total cost of ownership and identify cost-saving opportunities. • Manage relationships and contracts with OEMs, maintenance providers, suppliers, and other vendors. • Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate service agreements as appropriate. Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Establish and monitor key fleet performance metrics, including: o Fleet availability and reliability o Preventive maintenance compliance o Maintenance cost o Downtime o Asset utilization o Fuel efficiency o Safety performance • Use fleet management systems and data to identify trends and improve performance. • Lead process improvements and fleet technology initiatives. Qualifications Required: • 10+ years of progressive fleet, maintenance, transportation, heavy equipment, or related operations experience. • 5+ years of leadership/management experience. • Experience managing a large or complex fleet and maintenance operation. • Experience managing operating and capital budgets. • Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance. • Experience managing vendors, contractors, and service providers. • Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Proficiency with fleet management and maintenance systems and Microsoft Office. Preferred: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. • Experience with heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, construction, municipal, transportation, or snow-removal fleets. • Experience leading fleet acquisition and replacement programs. • Experience managing geographically dispersed fleet operations. Outworx Group and its family of companies is an EEO/AA Employe…

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