GFL Environmental Inc. Looking for Director of Fleet at Mokena, Illinois Full Time

GFL is looking to hire a Director of Fleet to join our team based out of our Mokena office! The Director of Fleet is accountable for leading the company’s fleet vehicle administration, new inventory and rental fleet management including cost and inventory control. Additionally, you will support branch operations by managing the capital acquisition requisition process, and other shared services. You will work daily with external suppliers and GFL team members to ensure timely and accurate ordering of products and services, to be delivered on time at the targeted cost and quality. Additionally, this position is accountable for the development and implementation of the regional fleet management plan including all maintenance activities, all compliance requirements and management of a 5-year capex forecast and plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement detailed financial analysis and reporting by using knowledge of analytical measurements, concepts, and effective methods of remedy to drive the highest level of performance through all levels of company vehicle operations that would maximize efficiency and profitability to the company.  At all GFL divisions in the U.S. current and potential acquisitions
• Work with the DOT Manager to set standards, identify targets, and develop/maintain policies to ensure continuing and increasing cost efficiencies, operational effectiveness, and safety
• Develops monthly measurable metrics on fleet performance
• Works to develop and manage service level agreements with suppliers
• Coordinate all outside fleet repairs, identify and place orders for repairs/replacement parts for vehicles and equipment
• Implement any new PM programs or procedures implemented by GFL
• Track fleet usage and maintenance, keep accurate inventory of equipment
• Ensure all maintenance records are up to date and prepare regular weekly/monthly maintenance records
• Assist in managing vehicle specification, selection, and procurement
• Audits and administers payment of multiple monthly fleet invoices. Ensure compliance with internal purchasing procedures and policies
• Prepares cost analysis on an as-needed basis
• Develops monthly consolidated fleet cost reporting of costs from multiple suppliers
• Identifies and executes cost saving and avoidance opportunities
• Effectively develops tools, processes, and reports to communicate, analyze and make effective recommendations in key areas of responsibility
• Assist with integration of GFL policies/procedures to incorporate best practices and ensure cost effective and efficient fleet operations for the combined organization. Assist with identifying synergy opportunities and execution of new initiatives
• As part of continuous improvement, identify areas and tasks which can be outsourced to key suppliers
• Project leader for various transformation initiatives. Work closely with vendors and internal team members to implement new programs/processes to drive increased value
• Assist in upcoming Fleet RFPs specifically OEM by completing all necessary analysis to award business
• Excel proficient – complete data analytics for various fleet initiatives. Data to be presented in a way to drive swift decisions
• As necessary, assist with telematics rollout and initiatives
• Manages the replacement and expansion of transportation assets
• Develops and manages 5-year capex forecast
• Recommends capital projects for fleet improvements and new services
• Works closely with Branch Managers to ensure the transportation fleet meets the needs of GFL’s customers
• Participates in preparation of annual budgets
• Participates in the development of regional business plans

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in fleet management, finance, supply chain management and/or purchasing
• Preferably, a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management or finance
• Ability to perform in a diverse and matrix organization
• Previous experience managing a medium/large sized fleet of specialty vehicles
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, and eager to contribute to a dynamic fleet department
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective team building and collaboration skills and a positive attitude
• Demonstrated experience in Word, Excel, Power Point, and web-based applications

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands and fingers, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.  Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds without assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The overnight travel for this position is up to 40%.
• Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally working in outside weather conditions and is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The performance of this position may require exposure to the shop areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.