Fleet Asset Manager
Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners, a subsidiary of Ergon Inc., is looking for a Fleet Asset Manager at our Tampa Causeway location. The Fleet Asset Manager provides a vital role in company facilities with transportation assets by providing leadership to facility service technicians, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and ensuring fleet assets are maintained at the highest level of safety and performance.
This role will report to the Regional Fleet Manager and have responsibility for supervising service technicians assigned to the facility. This individual will interface regularly with employees and managers within the company, as well as external vendors, suppliers and agency representatives.
Responsibilities include :
- Professional development of Mechanics / Service Technicians
- Conduct annual formal and routine personal performance evaluations for direct reports
- Ensure compliance to DOT regulations and Ergon corporate policies for all drivers
- Responsible for training compliance within their regions, for both new hires and existing employees
Expectations include :
Equally distribute their time up to 20% in the field with their assets, teams, 5% in industry groups and 5% with their peersProvide regular feedback to management to develop best in class standards for performanceWill have a clear connection and understanding relative supporting team initiativesUnderstand the markets in the regions they operate and devise plans to ensure they provide the most professional, safe, courteous assets and services to our customersEnsure employees are fully licensed and qualified for any equipment they are operatingEnsure that a courteous and respectful work environment is always maintainedTeam member responsibilities include :
Develop relationships with external fleet, trucking and logistics industry leadersDevelop and maintain strong internal relationships within Fleet & Dispatch Operations teams, as well as support staff and customersPartner with Supply, Sales, Marketing, Logistics and other internal groups to achieve best in class performance for; Safety and Environmental, Asset availability, Customer serviceResponsible for carrying out defined goals and strategies for the Transportation Division and / or establishing and aligning their teams' goals to the sameEnsure their teams are reviewing and integrating the "Daily Load Schedule", for next day shipping, according to time, location and product orders along with other Terminal's or Managers with any third-party haulers for product movement (supply & distribution)Expectations include :
Best in class safety performanceCollaborate with Fleet & Trucking groups to determine Best Practices and Metrics / KPI's for industryDrivers and fleet that consistently rates high with customers (internal and external)Compliance / Health, Safety & Security (HSS) responsibilities include :
Accountable for their region's oversight and management of any regulatory compliance mandates, corporate policies or guidanceResponsible for maintaining a safe work environment and carrying out all Safety goals and objectivesResponsible for trucking assets compliance, inspections, maintenance and repairs within their region(s)Ensure all assigned personnel maintain compliance with all mandatesEnsure all assets at their terminal are safe, compliant and legal for use in their work environmentsExpectations include :
Successfully accomplish any established goals and / or strategiesResponsible for completing routine audits within their regionsAchieve 0 - moving violations, OOS equipment and / or driver ViolationsOperations / Asset Mgmt. responsibilities include :
Utilize Ergon's Asset management systems, i.e. MTS, Trimble, Fleet locate / GPS, etc. for all areasResponsible for aligning their teams and supporting uniform "standards" for all aspects of : Equipment design, Routine maintenance, Major repairs or rebuilds, Replacement planningResponsible for ensuring all loaned, rented or leased assets have current agreements / contracts and insurance in place for assets within their regions (assigned or not)Support development of capital & Maintenance planning, budgeting, forecasting for their sites and work with other regional or management personnel as neededMonitors and controls TCO at the optimum levels (efficient / effective / sustainable) Identification and reductions within major operating expenses. Support the establishment of key goals / metrics for their region. Responsible for optimizing asset / driver routes to achieve operational efficienciesExpectations include :
Assets maintained according to PM schedules100% success rate in supporting internal and external customersSuccessfully accomplish cost reduction initiativesOverseas Containers responsibilities include :
Track all overseas containers thru company tracking systemEnsure all containers have updated inspections for sailing (CSC & Hydro)Work with vendor to complete inspections on overseas containers as neededEnsure fabrication has completed all repairs needed of equipment on timeExpectations include :
Successfully tracking and accounting for all overseas containersZero citations or fines for missing or late inspectionsAll containers repaired and in working order within time guidelinesQualifications include :
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related3-5 years experience in fleet asset managementExcellent oral and written communication skillsSolid computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office applicationsStrategic thinking with strong attention to detailPhysical requirements include :
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, as well as physical ability to maintain a consistent presence in the truck shop with service techniciansAble to work inside or outside in varying temperatures and weather conditions as neededMust possess a valid driver's license and good driving recordsMust possess or be able to obtain Transport Worker Identification Card (TWIC), where applicableAble to travel on company business as needed; Anticipated travel is 10%Ergon is an equal opportunity employer