Fleet Manager
Reading, PA - USA
Job Summary
FLEET MANAGER
Boscovs Department Store is looking for a Fleet Manager based in Reading PA to lead our 24/5 private fleet. Youll oversee delivery to our 51 stores line-hauls and a growing backhaul operation while keeping the whole operation safe compliant and on budget. Our fleet is a local fleet where drivers are in day cabs and work Monday through Friday. This role calls for strong leadership sharp decision-making and the ability to work across corporate divisions and locations to hit specific goals. Youll need at least 3 years of solid managerial experience in transportation or fleet management plus the ability hire retain and lead a fleet of drivers and supervisors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversight of 24-hr private fleet including delivery to our 51 stores line-hauls and a growing backhaul operation
- Monitor driver safety performance and ensure full compliance with DOT FMCSA and other laws and policies.
- Work with operations/distribution to ensure adequate fleet hours are available for daily volume variations seasonal surges and ad hoc needs
- Manage equipment resources including yard trucks straight trucks semi cabs and more than 600 trailers.
- Stay familiar with the transportation supplier market and assess outsourcing options including fleet leasing and fleet programs such as maintenance and accident management
- Develop and manage daily operational metrics to improve on-time performance efficiency equipment utilization and profitability; track monthly performance against forecast
- Perform Fleet Safety role working with the Director of Transportation to lead and enforce all fleet safety policies programs and reviews.
- Create and establish fleet policies and procedures (vehicle assignment replacement cycles accident reporting) and edit/update existing policy as needed
- Own driver hiring training and development; maintain and manage Driver Qualification files
- Establish specific yearly measurable goals and objectives; formulate action plans to ensure priorities are achieved
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years experience in fleet roles with supervisory or management experience
- Extensive knowledge of DOT HOS and OSHA regulations; ability to operate in compliance with company state and federal transportation regulations
- Strong written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with drivers support staff and the senior management team
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a team environment
- Bilingual preferred
Benefits
At Boscovs we value our employees and thats why we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. As a Full-Time member of our team you will be eligible to receive:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision
- Short term disability/ Long term disability- voluntary
- Life Insurance (company paid)
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Weekly Pay
- Paid vacation
- Liberal employee discount
Work where people love to shop!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Shop Boscovs.com for great values on Apparel and Shoes for the entire family, Handbags, Cosmetics, Jewelry, Domestics, Small Appliances and Home Accessories.