Director of Fleet Operations

Position Title: Director of Fleet Operations
Wage: Based on Experience
Location: Earth City, MO
Director of Fleet Operations Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of the Delivery Department and Delivery Supervisors to ensure work is completed safely, effectively, efficiently, accurately, and on time
Lead workforce planning for delivery operations, including staffing, recruiting, interviewing, selection, onboarding, training, development, scheduling, retention, and succession coverage
Train, coach, and evaluate Delivery Supervisors and ensure Drivers and Driver Helpers are prepared to safely operate vehicles and equipment and perform assigned delivery responsibilities
Address performance or conduct deficiencies using coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline in accordance with Company policy, while maintaining appropriate documentation
Oversee daily route planning, route revisions, account assignments, and routing-system data to improve service, productivity, workload balance, and market coverage
Monitor delivery performance measures, including route execution, hours worked, refusals, shortages, returns, service times, and other operating indicators; investigate exceptions and implement corrective action
Coordinate with Sales, Warehouse, Human Resources, Accounting, and Company leadership on staffing, service priorities, delivery changes, equipment needs, and operational issues
Respond promptly to customer concerns and complaints, determine root causes, and coordinate resolution to prevent recurrence
Conduct regular market rides and work-withs to assess service conditions, customer requirements, route execution, training needs, and adherence to delivery standards
Manage the full fleet of Company-owned and leased vehicles, trailers, cameras, monitors, and related delivery equipment needed to support operations
Maintain fleet asset records and coordinate lease administration, repair, preventive maintenance, inspections, registrations, titles, insurance additions/removals, tax reporting, and replacement planning
Schedule and prioritize repairs with service providers, track equipment status and repair history, verify completed work, review estimates and invoices, and maintain productive vendor relationships focused on timely service, competitive pricing, and quality
Administer fleet safety systems, including pre-trip and post-trip inspection processes and compliance, camera and display functionality, recurring equipment audits, corrective-action tracking, and documentation of equipment readiness
Lead the response to vehicle accidents, injuries, property damage, and claims, including immediate notification, evidence and document collection, insurer and adjuster coordination, repair authorization workflow, and follow-through to closure
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, state, local, and liquor-control requirements, as well as Company policies and procedures
Coordinate driver qualification, CDL, medical certification, safety-performance history, drug and alcohol program, annual review, road-test, and related compliance records with internal and external compliance partners
Lead formal and on-the-job training covering new-hire orientation, safe driving, equipment operation, delivery standards, customer service, Company systems, and regulatory requirements
Ensure delivery systems and records are current and accurate, including route plans, employee availability, equipment assignments, inspection records, repair trackers, driver files, and vendor documentation
Maintain open, timely, and professional written communication while demonstrating appropriate decorum in all interactions with Company leadership, managers, employees, customers, insurers, equipment providers, and other business partners
Participate as a member of the Safety Committee and support Company safety, security, and loss-prevention programs
Requirements for Director of Fleet Operations:

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in transportation, logistics, operations, safety, or business is preferred
Progressively responsible experience in delivery, transportation, fleet, or distribution operations, including leadership of supervisors and frontline personnel
Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA compliance, driver qualification files, commercial vehicle inspections, accident and claims administration, and fleet maintenance practices
Ability to analyze route and fleet performance data, establish priorities, manage multiple vendors and projects, and follow issues through completion
Proficiency with routing, fleet, compliance, spreadsheet, and business communication systems. Experience with RAS, VIP/BizStride, Lytx, J. J. Keller DataSense, or comparable platforms is preferred
Strong leadership, coaching, customer service, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
Valid driver license required
Ability to work in office, warehouse, yard, shop, and field environments and to travel locally to customer, vendor, repair, and operating locations
Ability to enter and exit commercial vehicles, inspect equipment, perform market rides, and occasionally assist with delivery or route coverage
Ability to work varying hours when operational needs, accidents, breakdowns, audits, weather, or service issues require response
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