National Fleet Manager

Compensation : $93, – $, / year (full-time / permanent)

On Side Restoration is seeking a National Fleet Manager to join our strong team. Reporting to the Vice President of National Corporate Operations, this role is a strategic partner who will lead the strategic management of our fleet and its day-to-day operations across the country.

With more than vehicles, our fleet is an integral and critical tool for execution of our restoration services. Our mission to grow our business and optimize our fleet to support our operations is a key part of the process.

We are also committed to reducing CO2 emissions through electrification of our fleet. As such, we have ambitions between now and (and beyond) for this transition. We are looking for a passionate, innovative leader to impactfully lead this initiative to execution.

A big part of what we do is being at the places we need to be to help our customers get back on track. This means our fleet supports the business and our customers around the clock – 24×7!

About the role :

Are you a self-driven leader with a passion for innovating, developing structure and working in a dynamic environment? We are seeking an experienced leader to focus on fleet requirements / fit for purpose, cost management, regulatory compliance and the development of KPI’s to understand fleet performance across the county.

In alignment with our strategic objectives and through our Leadership Success Factors, you will support a talented team of Operational Leaders, harnessing the power of continuous improvement / support to deliver fleet excellence for the business. Your proven ability to identify solutions and align them with a shared vision will be crucial in driving success and fostering a collaborative environment. If you are ready to inspire, innovate, and lead, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do here :

You will lead the standardization and governance of the Fleet management workflow, influence strategies, and develop, distribute and reinforce policies and procedures across the On Side organization nationally. This role is multi-faceted in nature and requires great organizational and analytical skills.

We’re looking for people with the strong abilities in :

• Applying in-depth knowledge of the transportation industry to guide decision-making
• Experience in negotiating and persuading to achieve desired outcomes and drive change aligning to our strategic objectives and our Leadership Success Factors
• Results and solution oriented, drives and influences a bias for action
• Expertise in managing multiple projects and priorities efficiently and effectively
• Skilled in developing and implementing structured plans and processes for team operations
• Managing the execution and audit process compliance including implementing strategies to support business initiatives
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technological skills, including reporting and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with transportation safety laws, guidelines, and regulations
• Drive change, recommending efficiencies and workflows
• Defining vehicle specs and configurations tailoring to applicable stakeholder, recognizing various needs and priorities
• Accountable for branding, security, licensing, and insurance coverages
• Maintenance management –including fuel and maintenance cards
• Vehicle replacement scheduling, coordination, procurement
• Budget development and management
• Vehicle dispositions, sales, accident and damage repairs
• Telematics, tax benefits, Fleet Policy, and other duties as required
• Electrification of vehicles, charging infrastructure, and supporting our future vision
• Performance management, and KPI’s to ensure optimization & fleet right sizing
• Ensuring 5S organization and cleanliness in all vehicles
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts among business partners to stay up to date with their realities and business needs as well as communicate trends and observations from the training and audit perspectives.
• Participate or cooperate in projects and operational initiatives.

What you bring to the table :

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What’s in it for you?

We’re an established company in a growing industry and we need awesome people! We WANT you to be fulfilled by your work, we WANT you to enjoy the people you work with, and we WANT to provide you with learning and advancement opportunities. We also are proud to provide an employee assistance program, RRSP matching, health plan – which includes extended medical (chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, vision, and more!) dental, long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance.

We provide on the job training with opportunity for development—promotions and national career movement are yours for the taking (well, with a few months under your belt). At On Side we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.