Regional Fleet Manager

Regional Fleet ManagerThe Regional Fleet Maintenance Manager will provide field support, including the development of strategies, to continually increase the utilization of fleet assets by using technology and best practices to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of fleet operations. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Support, mentor and provide guidance to plant fleet management personnel; continual increase in the utilization of fleet assets. Provide management assistance, oversight and feedback to plant GMs, Operations Management, and Corporate Executive team. Manage the fleet capex budget for assigned locations. Manage orders for new, approved equipment in conjunction with managing the disposition of obsolete equipment. Coordinate and interact with accounting and treasury on various financial issues. Responsible for knowledge of all DOT regulations; must provide operational oversight and feedback regarding safe fleet operations and DOT compliance Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing a fleet shop Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree preferred. Working knowledge of fleet software; capable of training others at plant level. Working knowledge of fleet specifications and OEM standings. Balance of mechanical and technical ability with regard to fleet operations. Detail oriented; highly organized Ability to work well with internal and external customers Excellent verbal and written communication skills Problem analysis and assessment for solutions Self-starter; self-motivated The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients. Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.