Fleet Operations Manager

Are you ready to take the wheel in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Join our team as a Fleet Operations Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and optimal performance of our cargo van fleet, nationwide. If you're passionate about automotive logistics, thrive in a start-up environment, and have a knack for negotiating cost-effective solutions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Fleet Strategy: Collaborate with the Veo Field Operations Leadership Team to develop and implement strategies for fleet optimization.
• Budget management: Plan, manage, execute, and track fleet operations spending to be adherent to the company and market budget set. Ability to review, evaluate, and adjust (when needed) budget allocation plan across supporting markets.
• Maintenance Coordination: Schedule and oversee regular maintenance and repairs for our fleet of cargo vans to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Rental Management: Identify and establish relationships with national rental partners, coordinating vehicle rentals when necessary, ensuring availability, and adherence to company standards.
• Insurance Claims Handling: Manage and facilitate the process of insurance claims related to the fleet, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Fleet Documentation: Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, repairs, registrations, and insurance policies.
• Vendor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact with leasing and rental vendors, cultivating relationships and ensuring quality service.
• Samsara Dashcam Management: Oversee the installation and utilization of Samsara dashcams across the fleet for safety and compliance purposes.
• Driver Safety Program Development: Maintain and improve ongoing driver safety and coaching program aimed at improving safety measures and driver performance within the fleet.
• Identify Cost-Effective Maintenance Solutions: Research and implement cost-effective maintenance solutions, negotiate service agreements, and optimize expenditure while maintaining quality standards.
• Administrative Support: Provide necessary administrative assistance to management, including handling email correspondence, Slack communications, and other duties as required.

Requirements:

• 5+ years in Fleet Management, Fleet Strategy, Automotive logistics, or comparable field
• Proficiency in administrative tools (Google Drive, Slack, Outlook) and excellent organizational skills; minimum 2 years of supervisory/team lead experience.
• Strong understanding of automobile maintenance and familiarity with cargo van operations.
• Familiarity with fleet management software, telematics systems and repair diagnostics tools used in the automotive industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members, vendors, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of safety protocols, risk management, and the implementation of health and safety practices in fleet operations.
• Effective leadership skills to motivate, coach and develop staff while fostering a collaborative work environment
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficiency with Zendesk/Jira or other internal ticketing systems
• Proficiency with Samsara
• Start-up experience

Location:

• Los Angeles (on site)

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000 - $100,000 + Full Range of Benefits. Veo is a total compensation company, and pay is determined by geographic cost of labor and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training - so not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.