Fleet Operations Manager

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **Strategic Leadership** - Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Fleet Operations Department. - Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of SunCoast Blood Centers' Fleet Operations program. - Develop departmental goals, policies, standard operating procedures, and performance standards that support organizational objectives. - Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure fleet performance, safety, compliance, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship. - Develop long-term fleet strategies that support organizational growth, operational readiness, and business continuity. - Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. **Fleet Operations** - Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fleet operations program supporting blood collections, laboratory operations, product distribution, and organizational services. - Develop and oversee maintenance, repair, inspection, cleanliness, and operational readiness programs for all organizational vehicles and mobile units. - Develop and administer a comprehensive preventive maintenance program designed to maximize fleet reliability and minimize downtime. - Develop vehicle lifecycle management strategies, replacement schedules, and long-term capital recommendations. - Monitor fleet utilization and operational performance to ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and available to support organizational needs. - Ensure fleet readiness to support emergency operations, disaster response, and business continuity. **Regulatory Compliance and Safety** - Develop, implement, and maintain fleet policies, procedures, and compliance programs that ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, healthcare, transportation, safety, and environmental regulations. - Maintain compliance with FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, AABB, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements. - Administer driver qualification programs, including motor vehicle record (MVR) monitoring, Commercial Driver License (CDL) tracking, licensing, certifications, and driver eligibility. - Oversee employee pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection programs and ensure reported deficiencies are documented and corrected promptly. - Coordinate vehicle accident investigations, insurance reporting, and documentation while partnering with Human Resources and Risk Management. - Coordinate fleet-related workers' compensation reporting and investigations in collaboration with Human Resources. - Conduct fleet safety audits, identify operational risks, and implement corrective actions to improve safety and reduce organizational liability. **Fleet Technology and Asset Management** - Evaluate, implement, and administer fleet management software, GPS telematics, maintenance tracking systems, inspection applications, and operational reporting platforms. - Monitor fleet utilization, maintenance history, fuel usage, cost-per-mile performance, and operational trends. - Assist in evaluating future facility, shop, equipment, and fleet infrastructure needs to support organizational growth. - Develop executive dashboards and reports to support strategic decision-making. - Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency, compliance, reliability, and reporting. - Develop and maintain fleet records, performance metrics, asset inventories, and regulatory documentation to support operational planning, compliance, and organizational reporting. **Vendor, Financial, and Asset Management** - Develop and maintain strategic relationships with vendors, manufacturers, dealerships, contractors, and service providers. - Negotiate contracts for fleet maintenance, fuel programs, parts, equipment, and vehicle acquisitions. - Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.• Evaluate vendors and recommend fleet equipment, maintenance solutions, and technology that support organizational growth and operationa…