Fleet Manager

Fleet Manager

Start your career at the BEST Service Company in the state of Michigan!

For over 50 years, Modernistic has provided our community with exceptional cleaning and restoration services throughout Michigan. Our family-owned company has six locations and is growing! At Modernistic, we have a company culture focused on customer delight, which means we strive to go above and beyond for our customers and our co-workers.

Modernistic is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee our statewide fleet of approximately 150 vehicles and lead a team of Fleet Technicians. This role is ideal for a highly organized leader who combines strong mechanical expertise with exceptional communication, technology, and management skills.

Our fleet is critical to our success. Every truck, van, and vehicle represents our brand and our ability to serve customers quickly. As Fleet Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our vehicles are safe, reliable, professional in appearance, and ready to serve customers every day. If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys building systems, leading teams, solving problems, and getting your hands dirty when needed, Modernistic may be the perfect fit for you. We believe in investing in our people and promoting from within because our people ARE the Modernistic difference. Come see for yourself!

Benefits

• Affordable Health Insurance for You and Your Family: Health Insurance is more critical than ever before, and we know the importance of keeping these costs low for our employees. Modernistic offers four unique plans on one of Michigan's largest Health Care Networks and covers 60% of premium costs for our team members and their dependents.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: You'll enjoy a variety of affordable plan options and rich benefits on Michigan's largest vision and dental networks.
• Life Insurance: Modernistic provides company-paid life insurance coverage and additional buy-up options
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance: Affordable protection when you or your family need it most
• Pet Insurance: Because ModPets are family too!
• 401(K) with Company Match: We help our team members prepare for the future through a generous company match and no management fees
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays: Work hard. Play hard. Enjoy time away from work with paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Discount: Enjoy discounts on Modernistic services for your home
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling services, legal assistance, financial resources, and more!

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and hold team members accountable
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and readiness of a statewide fleet of approximately 150 vehicles
• Conduct and document quarterly inspections on the entire fleet to ensure safety, compliance, and appearance standards
• Travel to Modernistic locations throughout Michigan as needed
• Assist with diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance as a working manager when necessary
• Ensure fleet management software and maintenance systems are fully utilized, accurate, and up to date
• Maintain strong communication between the Fleet Team, Logistics Team, Branch Managers, and company leadership
• Prioritize repairs and maintenance activities to maximize vehicle uptime and operational efficiency
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are executed consistently and on schedule
• Maintain fleet safety, compliance, and vehicle appearance standards that reflect the Modernistic brand
• Partner with the Director of Finance to develop annual fleet replacement and capital improvement plans
• Execute approved capital improvement projects, including vehicle purchases, upfitting, and deployment
• Ensure all new vehicle builds are completed on time, on budget, and placed into service efficiently
• Manage all vehicle insurance claims and coordinate repairs with vendors and insurance carriers
• Monitor fleet maintenance and repair expenses to ensure adherence to budget goals
• Analyze fleet performance data and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost control
• Develop processes and accountability systems that improve productivity and service levels across the fleet department

Requirements

• 5+ years of fleet maintenance, automotive management, or related experience
• Prior leadership experience managing mechanics or maintenance personnel
• Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, preventative maintenance programs, and repair processes
• Extensive experience with commercial vehicles including:
• Chevrolet Express Vans
• Ford Transit Vans
• Box Trucks
• Light and medium-duty commercial vehicles
• Proven ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong budgeting and cost management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong technology skills and comfort utilizing fleet management software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications
• Valid Michigan Driver's License and good driving record
• Chauffeur's License & DOT
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• ASE Certifications are a plus, but not required
• Willing to respond to occasional after-hours calls or urgent fleet situations when business operations require immediate attention

What Success Looks Like

The successful Fleet Manager will create a culture of accountability, urgency, and pride within the fleet department. They will ensure repairs happen quickly, preventative maintenance is completed consistently, fleet costs are controlled, communication is proactive, and every Modernistic Vehicle is safe, professional, and ready to service our customers.

We look forward to meeting you! Modernistic is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.