Fleet Operations Manager

Mansfield Service Partners is looking for a Fleet Operations Manager for our Houston, TX location.

Job Scope

This position can have up to 5+ reports.

Job Summary

The Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, safety, compliance, and operational efficiency of Mansfield Service Partners’ (MSP) regional transportation fleet. MSP operates a fleet of more than 200 vehicles, including FTL, LTL, vacuum, box, stakebed, and pickup trucks supporting fuel, lubricant, and environmental service operations across Colorado, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas.

This position oversees fleet procurement and disposal, preventive maintenance and repairs, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and fleet-related personnel. The Fleet Manager is responsible for optimizing fleet performance, managing total cost of ownership, ensuring vehicle and driver safety, and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency. The role works collaboratively with business unit leadership to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet operations while utilizing fleet management technologies, including Samsara, Fleetio, and SMARTruck.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide effective servant leadership and operate with a safety first culture each day. 
• Oversee procurement of all preventive/repair maintenance and parts across all locations and track costs for each asset
• Develop clear strategy to achieve measurable and financial goals for the Fleet in each region.
• Participate in budget process, analyze fleet spending by asset by region, and manage fleet spending within budgeted amounts
• Develop and implement clear strategies for maximizing fleet productivity and safety
• Interact with all relevant Mansfield Energy departments daily to maximize profitability and customer retention
  
• Ensure that all internal policies and government safety and regulatory standards are met
• Develop contingency plans for weather events and supply shortages
• Participate in the negotiation and closing of major new contracts with vendors in the supply chain
• Assist in the development safety, profitability, productivity improvement, and revenue targets that will be supported by the operations of MSP
• Assist in the development of performance plans to achieve goals and implement corrective actions when necessary within teams
• Strong mechanical knowledge of major truck brands (Kenworth, Freightliner, International, and Peterbilt) tanker/truck components including PTO’s, Pumping units, Heil and Polar trailers, as well as meters, calibration practices, weights and measures regulatory requirements
• Utilize enterprise resource planning tools to input, manage, and analyze operational data to assist leadership in tactical and strategic decision making
• Work with process improvement, change management, and quality improvement experts to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop Fleet operational employees for future opportunities and actively participate in performance management program for all fleet personnel (performance evaluations, etc)
• Lead safety initiative by ensuring effective safety training is developed and delivered through regular (at least monthly) safety meetings. 
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Fleet operations and supply chain in the trucking industry
• Five (5) or more years of leadership/management experience
• Five (5) or more years Fleet management
• Strong understanding of DOT compliance and FMCSA safety compliance required
• Strong technical ability with respect to operations and the management of logistics
• Strong mechanical ability with understanding of our fleet
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in business, operations, or supply chain preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving techniques and skills

Benefits

• Work remote EVERY Friday
• Up to $3,000 each year to help cover your out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, plus Company-Paid Disability, Life & AD&D Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 50% of the first 6% on each paycheck – Vested Immediately
• Wellness program incentives that can reduce your healthcare premium up to $1200 per year
• Paid Time Off that includes vacation days, sick leave, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and a paid day for volunteering at a non-profit agency.
• 2 weeks of paid Parental Bonding leave
• Maternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.