Fleet Manager

The Role

Are you passionate about client service and ready to lead a collaborative, dynamic team? We are looking for an experienced fleet manager in Lenexa, Kansas. Responsibilities include procurement, deployment readiness, brand implementation, analytics, financial management, and disposition of fleet vehicles. This role will also work to ensure compliance with maintenance programs, safety standards, licensing, and registration. Equipped with pragmatic transportation/logistics operations experience, ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong mix of hands-on leadership, data-driven performance, and fleet management company (FMC) expertise.

The Company

We are a transportation services market leader with more than 6,000 employees in North America. Hallcon provides mission critical, employee transportation services to corporations, airports, universities, hospitals, and the largest railroads in North America. We are inviting the right individual to join our team and help us enable double digit growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of ~2,000 passenger (non-CDL) vehicles across North America
• Manage an external Fleet Management Company (FMC) that is retained to manage fleet sourcing and maintenance functions
• Lead and develop a team of 4-6 fleet coordinators
• Proactively identify and develop leading predictive maintenance capabilities and maintenance processes
• Develop recommendations and strategies to maximize vehicle reliability and financial performance
• Coordinate with operational client teams and maintenance partner network to maximize vehicle availability and ensure compliance with timely, cost-effective maintenance programs
• Ensure compliance with mechanical safety standards, proper licensing and registration, and overall fleet performance
• Collaborate with FMC to negotiate, source, and deploy more than 500 vehicles annually
• Develop and manage critical partner relationships with key vehicle manufacturers, maintenance providers, and vehicle disposition brokers
• Assess the performance and cost profiles of maintenance partners and make changes and adjustments to maximize the effectiveness of maintenance across North America locations
• Gain leading knowledge in new vehicle platforms, including electric vehicles
• Sustain fleet branding standards based on direction from the Marketing Team
• Enthusiasm for 100% onsite leadership at our offices in Lenexa, Kansas (this is not a remote or hybrid position)

Qualifications

• 6+ years leadership experience managing fleet teams and large, nationwide passenger vehicle fleets
• Demonstrated experiencing managing external Fleet Management Company (FMC), with fleet sourcing and maintenance functions
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Operations, Fleet Management, Maintenance Management or related field
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong experience with fleet management software
• Leadership experience with geographically diverse teams
• Track record of leading and maintaining critical partner relationships with key related partners
• Experience developing preventative maintenance programs and ensuring safety standards
• Methodical, well-organized
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365 productivity tools
• Experience with analytics and Power BI is a strong plus
• Asserts ownership for projects and assigned activities, meets deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving skills
• Thrives in fast-paced environments

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