Knowledge of the construction capital equipment marketplace, from either an equipment fleet management or manufacturer perspective.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to deal with all organizational levels.
Ability to take a strategic view of the total supply chain, including capital equipment and lifecycle management.
Demonstrated leadership in internal and external functions, with proven results in total cost of ownership reduction and process efficiency improvement.
Ability to manage and analyze existing contracts and identify spend reduction, spend leveraging, and other opportunities to maximize equipment utility.
Ability to articulate and frame issues clearly and concisely.
Strong analytical capabilities to assess short- and long-term business requirements and needs.
Planning and organizing skills.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring of team members, including those who may not report directly to this position in a matrix-management structure.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, approaches, and problem prevention.
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
Ability to perform mathematical computations.
Organizational ability and confidence working independently and with individuals and groups.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to give effective group presentations.
Responsibilities
Manage the Fleet Department to maximize return on investment of company assets through efficient fleet procurement and effective fleet management.
Establish goals, supervise, train, and evaluate fleet, service, and product support employees to ensure their work supports company goals.
Hire, develop, evaluate, and influence employees to promote productivity, teamwork, and consistent customer service.
Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the use of the company’s Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes.
Oversee, organize, direct, and coordinate the Fleet, Connected Assets, and related departments.
Anticipate business needs and plan for efficient resource utilization.
Lead the identification, evaluation, engagement, negotiation, and ongoing management of key supply partners.
Reduce costs, improve efficiencies, secure favorable commercial terms, and develop long-term relationships with preferred suppliers.
Collaborate with Operations, Fleet, Sales, IT, Marketing, and Finance to define supplier products, resources, and development schedules for internal support groups.
Mentor, coach, and challenge field operations members in managing the complete equipment lifecycle.
Present findings, opportunities, and project progress affecting company profit and loss to executives in concise oral and written form.
Conduct industry benchmarking and total cost of ownership analysis to identify cost and process improvements.
Collaborate with Operations, Fleet, and Finance to set a unified direction for operational and capital expenditures.
Create and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
Oversee comprehensive data management for equipment throughout its lifecycle.
Lead the strategic direction for connected assets, balancing technical capabilities and financial expense against customer requirements and revenue generation.
Use rental-industry programs such as RentalMan, Rouse, and SmartEquip, and other programs as needed.
Build relationships across organizational divisions and participate in cross-functional teams, including Operations, Fleet, IT, and Marketing.
Work safely, follow applicable safety policies, and comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Summary: The Director, Fleet Management is responsible for successful management of the Fleet Department with a focus on maximizing return on investment of the company’s assets, through quick and efficient fleet procurement and effective fleet management. The incumbent is responsible for establishing goals, supervising, training, and evaluating fleet, service, and product support employees to ensure that work is performed in support of company’s goals.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self- development.
Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
Oversees, organizes, directs, and coordinates the Fleet, Connected Assets, and related departments
Anticipates business needs and plan accordingly to ensure that resources are utilized in the most efficient manner
Leads in the identification, evaluation, engagement/negotiation process and ongoing management of key supply partners
Reduces costs, improves efficiencies, and secures favorable commercial terms while cultivating long term, mutually beneficial relationships with Texas First’s preferred suppliers
Collaborates with Operations, Fleet, Sales, IT, Marketing, and Finance functions to define supplier products, resources, and development schedules required by other internal support groups
Mentor, coaches, and challenges members of the field operations to efficiently manage the complete equipment lifecycle
Presents materials in effective, concise oral and written form to Executives related to findings, opportunities and progress on projects that directly impact the company’s profit and loss statement
Performs industry benchmarking and total cost of ownership analysis to identify continuous cost & process improvements
Collaborates with Operations, Fleet, and Finance to build a unified direction for operational and capital expenditures
Creates and manages monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
Oversees comprehensive data management for equipment throughout its lifecycle
Leads the strategic direction for our connected assets driving a balance of technical cutting edge and financial expense based on customer requirements for revenue generation
Proficient with rental industry specific programs such as but not limited to RentalMan, Rouse, SmartEquip, and others as needed.
Establish relationships within multiple divisions throughout the organization to become an integral member of many cross-functional teams (Operations, Fleet, IT, Marketing, etc.) within the business
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge of the construction capital equipment marketplace, either from an equipment fleet management or manufacturer perspective
Strong knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint - Excellent group presentation skills
Strong data analysis and problem solving skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal), negotiation and influencing skills; comfortable in dealing with all levels of an organization
Ability to possess a strategic view of the total supply chain, which encompasses capital equipment and lifecycle management
Demonstrated leadership in internal and external functions, with proven results in total cost of ownership reduction and process efficiency improvement
Ability to manage and analyze existing contracts and identify spend reduction, spend leveraging and other opportunities to maximize equipment utility
Ability to articulate and frame issues in a clear and concise manner
Strong analytical capabilities necessary to assess the short and long term requirements and needs of the business
Planning and organizing skills
Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring of a team of members who may or may not report to this position within the organization (i.e., matrix management)
Critical thinking and problem solving skills to apply logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, approaches, and prevention to problems
Attention to detail and ability to be thorough throughout the completion of work tasks
Ability to perform mathematical computations
Organizational ability and confident to work independently and with individuals and groups
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences