Mersino is an established and growing competitor in the construction dewatering and pumping industry. Founded in 1988, we pursue those projects requiring a high level of expertise and professionalism throughout the country. Mersino is seeking high-energy, self-motivated individuals. If are looking for a great company to grow along side with, join our team as the Director of Fleet.
Summary:
The Director of Fleet will advance Mersino's position as a leader in our industry. He/she is responsible for managing and reviewing all aspects of the Company’s equipment and fleet operations. As a team Director, you’ll embrace our mission to provide the highest level of customer services with the highest quality people and equipment available.
The ideal candidate may live outside of Michigan, but is required to travel to the Auburn Hills, MI office and branch locations.
Responsibilities:
Work with Managers at all levels to forecast for equipment needs based on planned and anticipated workload, and to ensure that proper equipment and supply inventory levels are maintained at all times
Review all purchase requests for fleeted inventory units
Work with purchasing to fulfill equipment and supply needs that are sourced through external vendors
Place and coordinate equipment orders as needed based and as appropriate
Directly oversee vehicle and rig needs throughout the organization, managing the vehicle fleet rental program and overseeing the ordering, distribution and overall allocation of all vehicles
Review and approve branch inventory transfers, coordinating delivery with internal resources when possible and coordinating 3rd party hauling when necessary
Review ROI and utilization for fleeted assets on a continual basis; reallocate assets with poor ROI based on branch needs and to ensure the highest utilization rate possible
Ensure all purchased inventory, especially fleeted assets, is appropriately received, accounted for and tracked appropriately
Ensure inventory accuracy at all branch locations through inventory auditing, as well as auditing and enforcement of inventory policies and procedures
Own, enforce, audit and continually develop the branch inventory cycle count program; investigating and resolving deficiencies or anomalies when detected
Review all inventory transaction company-wide for procedure adherence
Ensure team is regularly visiting all branch locations to complete branch inventory audits and provide feedback on logistics procedure adherence, adequate yard setup, yard organization, yard maps, etc.
Identify key metrics to measure the performance and ROI of equipment company-wide; prepare and distribute reports to the appropriate management team members to help measure and improve those key metrics
Drive compliance with DOT regulations in all branch locations, partnering with Safety to ensure that all drivers receive the proper training required to perform their job safely, and administering corrective action when violations or deficiencies are reported or identified
Manage the Vehicle Allowance Program to monitor active participants and ensure adherence with the program at all times, as well as update the program when necessary
Partner with Branch Management to ensure that all yard personnel are properly trained on safety policies and procedures, especially cargo loading and cargo securement, in an effort to eliminate hazards and prevent and accidents, incidents or DOT cargo violations
Actively monitor and review adherence to company policies and procedures related to DOT including pre-trip inspections, preventative maintenance, and annual DOT inspections for vehicles, providing training and/or corrective action when necessary
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management or a related field of study, or an equivalent amount of experience in Fleet Management, Logistics Management or a related field
10+ years of experience of senior level management experience
Experience in creating and establishing fleet policies and procedures including DOT regulations, vehicle assignment, replacement cycling, personal use, and accident reporting
Experience in price, spec, and purchase or lease vehicles including understanding and tracking total cost of ownership (TCO)
Experience in contract negotiation and pricing management
Planning and organizational skills in handling multiple projects
Proficient in PC software applications including Microsoft Excel
Ability to work with others in addressing inner organizational issues
Knowledge of budgeting and cost estimating
Skills in workflow analysis and management
Expectations:
Ability to travel up to 50 %
A professional demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to work flexible schedule to meet job requirements
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward
Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction
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