Fleet manager job description

THE COMPANY: Since 1980, Stevens Transport has remained the primary choice of the Fortune 500 for delivery of perishable items and is the largest family-owned and operated climate controlled freight company in Texas. Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. Our award-winning service and reputation paired with state-of-the-art equipment has made us the pioneer of the industry.

Stevens Transport Corporate offices as well as it's many departments and family of companies, reside on a massive 75-acre campus just East of Dallas. As a debt free, multimodal logistics conglomerate, Stevens Transport injects unmatched integrity into a corporate business model that reflects a track record of consistent growth and success. As “America's Trucking Family” and one of the nation's premier employers, we understand that our biggest “assets” are our people that support the continuous growth.

If you are looking to continue with a rewarding career in Transportation & Logistics, come join the over 750 corporate family members with an exciting opportunity waiting for you!!

THE ROLE: We are seeking to hire a Fleet Manager who will be responsible for managing and supervising all inbound and outbound events for an assigned fleet of non-union, long-haul drivers to guarantee a safe, on-time delivery. Our customers require individuals who think on a detailed but big picture scale and who are capable of making decisions “on the fly.” You are skilled at providing support while challenging and motivating drivers to always meet personal and professional benchmarks.

QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines Strong leadership skills and ability to take initiative. Capability of thriving as a team player but also driven by autonomy Keen analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to handle high volumes of inbound email, phone calls and Qualcomm satellite communications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Driving a high level of engagement with your fleet - committing to the career success and personal growth of your drivers through positive working relationships Reviewing scheduled pick-up and delivery appointments daily so that plenty of HOS (hours of service) are available to complete the trip on time Confirming that each driver is fully informed of all customer and company expectations when freight assignment is received Routing drivers for scheduled home time and helping them to secure equipment at authorized locations along the way Pushing drivers to hit KPIs such as utilization and optimization Counseling drivers who violate safety standards or are out of compliance with DOT, and arrange for specific re-training to help them regain good standing Communicating service disruptions to internal associates so that deliveries are still made in time

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Strong computer skills in a Windows environment, including Outlook, Excel, and WordHighly organized and communicative - strong oral, written and interpersonal skills and must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally Proven track record of making rational decisions in both routine and emergency situations Able to handle high volumes of inbound email

HIGHLY BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Transportation/Logistics experience Some knowledge of time/distance geography

Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available + 401(k) retirement plan and quarterly match.
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The Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.

Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition, to engineering and manufacturing, through the end of life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions. Over our 50 year history, we have perfected the balance of cost, schedule, and performance to offer high-quality solutions that consistently exceed customer requirements.

Vertex has proudly been headquartered in Madison, Mississippi since 1974. Madison is a rapidly growing community just north of the Capitol. In 2019, Madison, MS ranked #31 out of 18,446 Best Places to live in America. In Mississippi, Madison ranked #1 in Best Places to Live, Best Place to raise a family, Best Public Schools, and safest city to live in. Vertex Aerospace strives to make a meaningful community and economic impact and was recognized as an MS 100 leading private company. Most recently Vertex was awarded the 2022 Military Friendly Employer designation and ranked number six in the nation on the Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Program list.

The Vertex Company is a portfolio company of American Industrial Partner (AIP), an operationally orientated private investment firm with a 30-year track record of working with management teams to build scaled world-class businesses (www.americanindustrial.com).

Responsible for overseeing maintenance servicing, repairing, and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight (SFF); Ensures FAA maintenance requirements are met; Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and performing activities for respective aircraft unit groupings; Develops and reports monthly budget and expense metrics
+ Level of Experience Required: Ten years of experience managing aviation maintenance personnel

+ Education Level Required: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited 4-year college or university in Business or related field preferred

+ Qualifications Required: Must have C-12/UC-35/C-26/T-6 aviation maintenance experience

+ Certifications Required: FAA A&P license required; FAA IA desired; Secret security clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

+ Account Management/Key Accounts work focuses on medium to long-term planning and face-to-face selling of a variety of products, services and/or solutions across multiple lines of business for a defined group of existing clients including:

+ Developing medium to long-range sales plans and preparing strategies to protect, grow, and diversify the relationship with a defined group of existing customers

+ Identifying and managing interactions with assigned group of existing customers to identify cross/up and repeat sales opportunities
+ Resolving problems and ensuring customers receive high quality customer service

+ Developing client retention and growth plans and strategies for developing profitable business with assigned accounts

+ Reviewing and reporting on customer retention, business opportunity and market trends Incumbents in this specialization may be selling directly to the ultimate purchaser or indirectly through channel partners. Incumbents matching to this specialization are compensated based on achievement of sales targets.

+ Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience ; or equivalent work experience

The Territory Fleet Manager will develop business with new and existing customer while creating strategies to meet short-term and long-term sales targets. This role is responsible for retaining long-term relationships with existing customers while providing exceptional customer service. ** This position has the option to be a remote opportunity ** ** MA, CT, or NY strongly preferred. **

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.