Fleet Manager - Sustainability

$92,400 - $113,000/Yr

Waste Management - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, SC

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Fleet Manager - Sustainability at WM is responsible for delivering exceptional maintenance performance and asset utilization in partnership with Group and Area leadership. This role focuses on optimizing costs, ensuring equipment availability, and enhancing shop productivity while implementing WM's fleet strategy and best practices. The position requires a strong emphasis on compliance with safety standards and effective management of maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement long-term plans into day-to-day operations.
• Implement planning activities to optimize ROI through effective training and utilization of people and assets.
• Implement maintenance action plans that utilize cost drivers of the business and performance metrics to effect change.
• Implement key processes to effectively drive profitability.
• Implement shop performance improvements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of relevant company programs by tracking and offering timely feedback to improve performance.
• Execute corporate strategies and policies.
• Manage maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the MA.
• Conduct equipment fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
• Coach, mentor and technicians while overseeing operations of maintenance shops as needed.
• Ensure maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
• Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• Ensure equipment management systems are effectively utilized.
• Comply and ensure adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meet all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Assist in budget process as required.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Prepare and conduct all interviews for management positions and follow hiring procedures according to WM hiring policies.
• Motivate, coach, counsel, and discipline managers according to WM's policies and procedures.
• Conduct and/or attend and contribute to periodic operator/safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among all employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provide training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Ensure that all employees receive fair and equitable treatment.
• Maintain open door policy.
• Update and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Approach all encounters with employees, customers, and vendors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Other special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Create AFE's for equipment purchases.
• Work with Group HE manager on surplus equipment disposition.
• Work with ADO & Group HE manager on equipment transfers.
• Hold weekly calls with SR. Manager of Fleet Maintenance.
• Maintain working knowledge of all BU's maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or High School Diploma/GED with four years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years of relevant work experience required.
• TWIC card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• Clean motor vehicle record.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting.
• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience supporting customers in an in-plant environment (industrial and manufacturing).

Benefits

• Industry leading health insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(K) + company match
• Life Insurance
• 100% Paid Tuition, Books, & Fees for 135+ education programs for you and your family
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discount Programs