Director - Fleet Operations

Location:

King Of Prussia, PA, US, 19406

Company: AmeriGas Propane, Inc.

Remote Options:

Requistion Number: 24299

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Posting

Fleet Director

Job Summary

The Fleet Director is responsible for all aspects of vehicle and equipment management (including planning) which includes oversight and direction for all fleet repair and maintenance programs, technical standards, and specification development, regulatory, contractual and policy compliance, supplier quality management, fuel management programs, and management of systems to optimally utilize resources while minimizing costs. The Director will manage asset productivity, processes, and the development/governance of fleet metrics and standards/specifications. The Director will focus on fleet efficiency, continue to develop our vehicle replacement/deployment strategy, and develop plans to enhance the allocation of all resources (drivers/vehicles) while maintaining a strong focus on operational safety. The Director will manage all external providers (OEM’s, Up-Fitters, R&M, and leasing vendors). The Director will also be responsible for delivering industry-leading administrative practices. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the retail commercial fleet and the associated vehicle programs, with an emphasis on providing fleet solutions to support our field operations that focus on cost control, customer service, and operational efficiency.

Fleet Size and Financial Scope:

• Fleet Size: 10,000 plus

• Repair & Maintenance Annual Budget: $45mm

• Vehicle Fuel Annual Budget: $38mm

• Vehicle Lease Annual Budget $52mm

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Fleet management philosophy, strategy, and standards.

• Manage and improve all aspect of our fleet deployment process including optimal driver/vehicle combination, asset utilization, downtime, spare pooling etc.

• Manage the Fleet Management services vendors.

• Manage the development of the annual company budget for all vehicle costs (operating and capital) and partner with Finance to explain variances on a monthly basis.

• Manage the company fleet fueling program; including the fleet fuel card program(s), negotiating discounts, monitoring compliance to company policy and providing necessary information to the tax department to collect entitled tax credits.

• Manage/Improve the vehicle utilization process to insure the effective use of all applicable assets.

• Develop best in class order-to-delivery processes in conjunction with our fleet leasing partners/Up-fitters to ensure our new vehicles are deployed ahead of the winter season.

• Lead the relationships with key suppliers by developing strategic supplier partnerships/policies.

• Establish and communicate fleet metrics and reliability measurements and take a leadership role in the continuous improvement.

• Responsible for driving continuous cost and productivity improvements and for ensuring the best return on capital.

• Develop and implement a best-in-class fleet administrative program.

• Responsible for the performance management (including goal/objective setting), development, training, and education of all Fleet personnel.

• Manage any SOX compliance programs applicable to the Fleet function.

• Develop and manage department overhead expenses (budget).

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of managing fleet operations.

• Proven track record of partnership relationship development and significant cost reduction and efficiency improvement results.

• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management practices.

• Cross functional experiences (Sales, Marketing, or Supply Chain) a plus.

Required Competencies/Characteristics

• Strong strategic focus – vision and results oriented with a keen eye for continuous improvement.

• Strong project management, process skills, and vendor management skills.

• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills – including strong persuasion & influence skills.

• Demonstrated business/financial acumen.

• Strong communication skills (both written & verbal).

• Demonstrated leadership qualities, able to motivate and develop people.

• Strong bias for action with a hands-on approach.

Education Required

• College Graduate BS in business related major.

• Advanced degree a plus.

Working Conditions

• Office environment. Moderate travel required.

  AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

  AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.

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