FLEET & WAREHOUSE MANAGER

FLEET & WAREHOUSE MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

This position is essential for ensuring smooth warehouse management and fleet coordination, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and collaboration. Responsible for assisting supervisors by purchasing requested material/equipment, Maintaining Inventory Control, operating machinery (such as Forklift), On-site or in-house servicing, repair and/or installation of company product(s). This role requires a proactive approach to organization, maintenance, and safety to support field operations and business continuity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse Management:

• Oversee and maintain inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels for materials and equipment in both office and yard.
• Organize the warehouse and yard layout to maximize space utilization and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials and equipment, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries.
• Implement warehouse processes and inventory tracking systems to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed to move and organize stock.
• Ensure compliance with forklift safety protocols, conducting regular inspections and maintenance of forklifts, and providing safety training for all forklift operators.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure stock levels are aligned with project requirements, preventing shortages.
• Oversee the disposal or redistribution of obsolete or damaged inventory in accordance with company policies.

Fleet Management:

• Collaborate with both the Senior Fleet Manager & local Superintendent to coordinate vehicle maintenance, scheduling, and inspections.
• Manage regular vehicle inspections, repairs, and maintenance to ensure the fleet is operating efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with daily vehicle reporting through the Fleetio App by field teams, addressing any vehicle-related issues promptly.
• Manage rental equipment needs, coordinating with suppliers for vehicle and equipment pickups and drop-offs, while tracking usage and costs.
• Monitor fleet expenses such as fuel, maintenance, and repairs, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to transportation regulations, including vehicle documentation and licensing.
• Optimize fleet deployment and usage by tracking vehicle utilization and addressing any inefficiencies.

Safety Oversight:

• Develop and implement safety protocols to ensure warehouse and fleet operations comply with industry standards.
• Provide support to the Safety Department by providing Safety to staff for warehouse and field teams, including forklift safety and handling hazardous materials.
• Conduct safety inspections of the warehouse, yard, and fleet operations, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective actions, while reporting all observations to the Safety Managers, Herlyng Segura and Juan Abdel-Aziz.
• Oversee safety compliance for subcontractors, ensuring proper Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) documentation.
• Investigate and document incidents or accidents within warehouse or fleet operations, maintaining records for compliance and informing safety improvements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other relevant safety regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds,
• Requires operating forklift, and at times may require operating or managing other machinery.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and include the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Involves both office work and physical activity in the warehouse and yard environments.
• Working in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
• This position requires the ability to perform inspections and safety checks both indoors and outdoors in potentially challenging environments.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• at least 1 year(s) of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 year(s) similar construction and electrical experience.
• Mechanical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Experience with electronics/computers/networking.
• Strong computer skills (CAD, MS PROJECT, EXCEL, WORD, etc.)
• Experience with state Department of Transportation, or construction experience is a plus.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Test.
• Must possess certifications and trainings relevant to the role.
• Must demonstrate eligibility to work in U.S.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is a requirement for this job.