Fleet Manager
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Etobicoke, ON - On site
Transportation / Logistics
Competitive salary $110,000–$125,000 based on experience, with bonus, benefits, and a collaborative team culture
Our client, an Canadian based organization operating within the transportation and industrial services sector, is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead the performance, availability, and lifecycle management of a large and diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. This role is responsible for overseeing fleet operations ensuring seamless day-to-day execution. The position plays a key role in optimizing asset utilization, managing vendor relationships, and driving operational efficiency. This is a highly visible, on-site leadership role with direct impact on business performance.
The Role
Transportation / Logistics
Competitive salary $110,000–$125,000 based on experience, with bonus, benefits, and a collaborative team culture
Our client, an Canadian based organization operating within the transportation and industrial services sector, is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead the performance, availability, and lifecycle management of a large and diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. This role is responsible for overseeing fleet operations ensuring seamless day-to-day execution. The position plays a key role in optimizing asset utilization, managing vendor relationships, and driving operational efficiency. This is a highly visible, on-site leadership role with direct impact on business performance.
The Role
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of logistics coordinators, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and performance expectations
- Oversee the day-to-day management of a large fleet of vehicles and equipment, ensuring optimal utilization, uptime, and reliability
- Coordinate and manage third-party transportation and service providers to meet operational demands
- Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life
- Monitor fleet performance metrics, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, logistics, and finance teams to align fleet strategy with business needs
- Manage inventory of fleet-related parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring accuracy and availability
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, regulatory, and operational standards
- Support budgeting, cost tracking, and vendor negotiations to optimize fleet-related spend
- Maintain accurate records related to maintenance, inspections, and asset lifecycle tracking
- Proven experience leading fleet operations, including vehicles and/or heavy equipment
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of preventative maintenance programs and asset lifecycle management
- Experience managing third-party vendors or transportation providers
- Solid inventory management experience related to fleet parts, tools, and equipment
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
- Comfortable operating in a tactical, on-site leadership role with shifting priorities
- Proficiency with fleet management systems or related operational software
- Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory requirements related to fleet operations
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and develop logistics coordinators while overseeing the daily operation, utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle management of a large fleet of vehicles and equipment. Manage vendors, inventory, compliance, performance improvement, and fleet-related budgets and costs in partnership with operations, logistics, and finance.
Requirements
Candidates should have proven experience leading fleet operations and teams, with strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and fleet-related inventory. They should also bring vendor-management experience, familiarity with fleet systems and safety regulations, and a collaborative, organized, hands-on approach.
Skills
- Fleet Operations
- People Leadership
- Preventative Maintenance
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Vendor Management
- Inventory Management
- Fleet Performance Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Budgeting
- Cost Tracking
- Vendor Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Fleet Management Systems
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Fleet Operations
- Vehicles
- Heavy Equipment
- Fleet Utilization
- Uptime
- Reliability
- Preventative Maintenance
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Third-Party Transportation
- Service Providers
- Vendor Relationships
- Inventory Management
- Fleet Parts
- Tools and Equipment
- Performance Metrics
- Continuous Improvement
- Budgeting
- Cost Tracking
- Vendor Negotiations
- Safety Standards
- Regulatory Compliance
- Maintenance Records
- Inspections
- Fleet Management Systems
- Logistics Coordination