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Heavy Duty Fleet/ Service Manager - 18986
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and efficiency of the company’s diverse fleet, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Manage the scheduling and execution of regular maintenance, repairs, and inspections for all vehicles and equipment. Implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
- Lead and support a team of technicians and service staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills.
- Develop and manage budgets for fleet maintenance and repair operations. Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with external service providers and vendors for specialized repairs and parts procurement. Evaluate and negotiate contracts to ensure high-quality service at competitive rates.
- Ensure all fleet operations comply with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies. Maintain accurate records of service and maintenance activities.
- Proven experience in heavy duty fleet management, service, and maintenance.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.
- Ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships effectively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
- Proven experience in fleet management, service, and maintenance within a heavy-duty transportation environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.
- Ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships effectively.
- A proven track record of leading teams in a supportive and collaborative manner.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range: $120,000 – $130,000 depending on experience
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunity for growth
Meet Your Recruiter
Danielle Bragge
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Recruiting Specialty: Operations & Engineering
Danielle has had a rewarding career of over 30 years of recruiting in Canada and South Africa, including co-founding The Headhunters in 2009. Drawing on this extensive recruitment experience and managing the operations of her own businesses, she specializes in the placement of operations and engineering professionals. Focusing on senior-level searches, she has recruited coast-to-coast across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, energy, technology and construction.
Danielle’s business achievements are predicated on people, since she understands profoundly that companies are successful because of the individuals they hire and the leadership they cultivate. She partners with her clients to resolve critical vacancies, and with her highly consultative approach, helps them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability.
Rising quickly during her early career through the ranks of Fortune 500 and Deloitte Best Managed companies in various management roles, Danielle was previously named one of the Top 100 Women in Business in Alberta. A mother of five, she strongly believes in balancing family, work and service to the community. In keeping with that spirit, she and her family run a not-for-profit organization called Saving the Hungry, leading teams to support community projects in developing countries.
