Director of Fleet Operations

Newport News, VA

Full time

R-139418

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce.

Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Job Summary:

The Director - Fleet Operations will develop and implement Ferguson's strategic fleet, material handling equipment, driver safety, and transportation operations vision in close collaboration with field management, sourcing, logistics, and executive leadership. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a high-potential leader with strong executive presence, proven influence skills, and the ability inspire change across a complex, field-led organization. The role is responsible for optimizing customer delivery services, cost management, asset performance, personnel development, fleet function administration, and regulatory compliance.

As a senior leader, you will directly lead a team of managers while influencing cross-functional partners and field leaders to drive continuous operational improvement, accelerate technology adoption, and maintain high standards of safety, compliance, service, and efficiency.

You will provide direct leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to three key functional areas:

• Fleet Management : Strategic vision, over-the-road asset lifecycle, vendor negotiations, procurement, and financial optimization.

• Forklift Management : Warehouse material handling equipment (MHE) optimization, utilization tracking, maintenance, and safety.

• Driver Safety : Standard operating procedures, DOT compliance, training, and accident prevention.

Location:

This role will be based out of Ferguson's corporate offices in Newport News, VA. Candidates applying from outside of the Hampton Roads area must be open to relocation. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Fleet & Forklift Management

• Develop specifications and RFP packages, obtain cost estimates, evaluate proposals, and select vendors for road vehicles, forklifts, and trailers.

• Oversee the lifecycle, deployment, and utilization metrics of all warehouse material handling equipment (MHE) alongside traditional fleet assets.

• Monitor contract compliance and lead senior relationships with equipment suppliers, OEMs, and maintenance vendors.

• Track and analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and equipment exception reports to optimize asset performance, minimize warehouse downtime, and guide selection.

• Assess and implement outsourcing options, including fleet/MHE leasing, third-party maintenance programs, and fuel/energy management cards.

• Determine when to outsource asset management versus keeping operations in-house based on vendor pricing and regional capability.

Operational Project, Influence & Change Leadership

• Lead, direct, and implement key large-scale projects across people, process, and technology, including safety cameras, telematics, analytics, operating standards, and other enterprise fleet capabilities.

• Influence, partnership, collaboration is critical with all leadership, regional operators, cross-functional partners, and senior collaborators to align around priorities, remove barriers, and sustain adoption of new processes and technologies.

• Serve as a visible change leader who can translate strategy into action, build trust with frontline teams, and guide the organization through ambiguity, resistance, and evolving business needs.

• Implement strategies, policies, metrics, and practices that support cost reductions and warehouse/delivery service improvements.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop fleet, warehouse, and supply chain personnel while building leadership capability, accountability, and succession depth across the team.

• Own and implement a robust ESG strategy that meets our fields needs to service the customer while decreasing our carbon footprint.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety

• Ensure strict corporate and field adherence to all regulatory and legal compliance guidelines for warehouse operations and transportation.

• Oversee mandatory program compliance including FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, IRP, IFTA, CARB, and Form 2290.

• Develop a culture of zero-incident compliance and risk mitigation across all regional warehouse and fleet operations.

Qualifications:

• Leadership Profile: High-potential enterprise leader with demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, lead through complexity, inspire teams, and deliver measurable change across a decentralized operating model.

• Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business required; MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.

• Experience : 8+ years of supply chain leadership experience, explicitly including 5+ years of fleet/MHE industry experience and vendor management.

• Methodologies : Lean Six Sigma experience and prior Project Management experience are preferred.

• Change Management : Demonstrated success leading organizations through operational change, technology rollouts, process standardization, vendor transitions, and behavior adoption across large, distributed teams.

• Influence and Executive Presence : Strong communication and partner management skills with the ability to build alignment, challenge constructively, and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Network : Industry partnership and networking expertise to recruit new high-performing asset, delivery, and service vendors.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range:

$9,409.50 - $17,833.30

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.

Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.