Fleet Manager at Lhoist North America in La Porte, Texas

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fleet Manager is responsible for managing logistics and dispatch activities for the Houston fleet (30-35 drivers) while ensuring regulatory DOT requirements. The Fleet Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating drivers for multiple facilities, ensuring their safety, training, and development. This position will also plan, coordinate, and manage the dispatch and transportation of material to customers, ensuring that customers' needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Leadership:

• Achieve volume, variable cost, fixed cost, and working capital objectives


• Implement corporate and regional initiatives


• Integrate all functions by effectively communicating all functional request


• Ensure alignment with organizational objectives/strategies.


• Implement processes, systems, and new technology to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations


• Develop plans to implement projects in compliance with schedule, budget, regulatory, and strategic components

Customer Service:

• Managing customer orders and ensuring orders are met appropriately


• Responsive to customer needs and reconciliation of issues


• Maximize effectiveness of logistics resources


• Sustain regular communication with Sales, Plants, Logistics, and Customers

Managing and Leading:

• Manage a fleet dispatcher and 30-35 fleet drivers

• Conduct annual performance reviews with fleet and any other direct reports

• Proactively demonstrate values and establish standards; integrate corporate core initiatives at department level


• Direct and supervise employees; this includes making recommendations on adjusting staffing levels, revising performance standards, employee selection/hiring, utilizing progressive discipline, employee development, etc.


• Complete training/certification and information sharing to ensure competency in the teams' roles and decision-making capabilities


• Develop and monitor individual/team performance against agreed upon performance standards to ensure the team is productive and effective in their tasks


• Responsible for conflict resolution between fleet drivers and others


• Demonstrate strong support of organizational culture and core values

Fleet Management and Maintenance:

• Direct repair, service, and maintenance of lease and company-owned vehicles and equipment


• Develop and supervise vehicle preventative maintenance schemes


• Manage and oversee any and all mechanical issues related to the fleet and/or company-owned equipment


• Work with outside vendors on issues related to the fleet, lease vehicles, and/or company-owned vehicles


• Perform purchasing and receiving duties in regard to activities related to the fleet


• Work with dispatch and logistics coordinators regarding driver availability, drivers' hours of service, and equipment availability


• Forecasting and budgeting functions related to any and all maintenance

Load Planning and Scheduling:

• Interact with internal and external customers and third-party carriers


• Lead dispatching activities, including load planning and scheduling for the private fleet and third-party carriers


• Act as a liaison between the plants and the terminals regarding sizing, tonnage, additions, and deletions of product shipments to maintain current inventory information


• Proactively settle issues before they impact the customer by using logical and creative problem solving

ATTRIBUTES:

• Working knowledge of DOT regulations.


• Solid organizational positioning skills through effective communication and ability to manage up.


• Build effective teams while managing company vision and purpose.


• Effective problem-solving skills.


• Strong compliance and safety orientation.


• Quality conscience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.


• Must be physically capable of accessing all terminal locations.


• Tolerate outside weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise, and dust.


• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 200 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.


• Will be working in an office environment, mining, and mineral processing environment.


• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles.


• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and sitting.

• Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.


• Up to 30% travel will be required driving to lead and support Houston fleet operations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Five to seven (5-7) years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a fleet operation setting..

Lhoist North America offers a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and vacation. LNA also supports employee work-life balance with telecommuting and compressed workweek options for many positions.

Lhoist North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.