Aimed at mid-to-senior level transportation professionals who can lead safety and compliance initiatives in a manufacturing-based environment.
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Original posting from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope via Greenhouse
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From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
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What You'll Get to Do
The Fleet Manager provides leadership and accountability for transportation operations, fleet safety, regulatory compliance, driver performance, vehicle reliability, and administrative responsibilities. This role is responsible for building a high-performing transportation team, fostering a strong safety culture, proactively identifying and mitigating transportation risks, ensuring safe and efficient delivery execution, maintaining compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company regulations, and driving operational excellence through cross-functional partnership and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can work independently, manage competing priorities, make sound business decisions, analyze performance trends, implement effective solutions, and drive improvements in safety, service, compliance, and operational results.
Job Responsibilities Include
Lead all transportation operations by directing driver teams, coordinating routes and schedules, managing workload execution, resolving delivery issues, overseeing transportation documentation, and ensuring safe, efficient delivery performance.
Own compliance with DOT, FMCSA, federal, state, local, and company regulations, including Driver Qualification Files (DQFs), Hours of Service (HOS), CSA performance, licensing, drug and alcohol programs, vehicle safety standards, audits, reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
Develop and hold drivers accountable through recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, training, ride-alongs, field observations, performance management, recognition, corrective action, and ongoing use of telematics and fleet systems to improve safety, service, and operational performance while verifying the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
Direct fleet asset management and performance, including vehicle utilization, maintenance, repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance programs, fleet reliability initiatives, fuel tax reporting, fleet records, performance reporting, capital replacement planning, vendor and service provider management, and monitoring key operational, safety, compliance, and reliability metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Compliance, Human Resources, and other stakeholders to mitigate risk, lead transportation incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, remove operational barriers, support business continuity, identify improvement opportunities, and execute special projects.
What We Are Looking For
3+ years of experience leading DOT-regulated drivers, fleet operations, transportation scheduling, or related transportation functions.
Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and transportation compliance requirements, including Driver Qualification Files (DQFs), Hours of Service (HOS), CSA performance measures, licensing requirements, and safety programs.
Proven leadership, coaching, performance management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop teams, drive accountability, analyze performance metrics, implement corrective actions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Proficiency with fleet management, telematics, transportation, maintenance, and other business systems / technology, including the ability to analyze performance data, support decision-making, and demonstrate mathematical proficiency.
Professional, customer-focused leader with a strong safety mindset; glass/metal industry experience, a valid CDL, and a bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field are preferred.
Position Pay Range$90,000—$101,000 USDWhat OBE Offers You
Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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