Director of Fleet, Facilities & Safety
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Management
Operations Management
Location: Atlanta, GA (Regional Travel Required) 130-150k for the right person
Position SummaryInpax Shipping Solutions is seeking an experienced operational leader to oversee the company's fleet, facilities, safety, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, insurance, and physical asset management throughout the Southeast.
This individual will be responsible for protecting the company's people and assets while building scalable systems that support continued growth.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving operational problems, and is comfortable spending time both in the office and in the field.
This position reports directly to executive leadership and will play a critical role in the company's long-term growth strategy.
Primary Responsibilities Fleet Operations- Oversee all company-owned and leased vehicles.
- Manage outside repair vendors and maintenance providers.
- Monitor fleet utilization and replacement planning.
- Track licensing, registrations, inspections, and permits.
- Improve fleet uptime and vehicle availability.
Manage all company facilities, including:
- Corporate office
- Distribution hubs
- Courier stations
- Warehouses
- Parking lots
- Security systems
- Building maintenance
Responsibilities include:
- Preventative building maintenance
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Landscaping
- Facility repairs
- Lease coordination
- Building inspections
- Physical security
- Access control
Ensure every location presents a professional appearance for employees and customers.
Safety & Risk ManagementDevelop and lead the company's safety culture.
Responsibilities include:
- Facility safety
- OSHA compliance
- DOT compliance
- Corrective action plans
- Monthly safety meetings
- Driver scorecards
- Ride-alongs
- Safety audits
- Injury prevention
- Workers' compensation coordination
Lead initiatives that reduce accidents while improving employee accountability.
- Develop relationships with recruiting partners.
- Conduct interviews.
- Reduce turnover.
Own the complete onboarding process.
Ensure completion of:
- Background checks
- Drug screens
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Safety orientation
- Equipment training
- Technology setup
- Uniform distribution
Serve as the primary liaison with insurance providers.
Responsibilities include:
- Claims management
- Loss investigations
- Insurance renewals
- Root cause analysis
Maintain company compliance for:
- DOT
- OSHA
- Fleet inspections
- Vehicle records
- Safety documentation
- Equipment inspections
- Regulatory reporting
Maintain accountability for company assets including:
- Vehicles
- Trailers
- Uniforms
- GPS equipment
- Warehouse equipment
Develop lifecycle management plans and replacement schedules.
TechnologyManage operational technology including:
- Fleet software
- GPS tracking
- Maintenance software
- Electronic inspection tools
- Reporting
- Asset tracking systems
Develop KPI reporting for executive leadership.
LeadershipBuild systems that allow the company to scale efficiently.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on:
- Process improvement
- Cost reduction
- Accountability
Partner with Operations, Sales, Human Resources, and Finance to support company growth.
Qualifications- 8+ years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, fleet management, facilities management, or related industries.
- Proven experience managing multiple operational functions.
- Strong understanding of DOT regulations.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards.
- Experience managing maintenance programs.
- Experience with vendor negotiations.
- Experience leading recruiting and onboarding efforts.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Bachelor's degree preferred but equivalent industry experience will be considered.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Success in this role will be measured by:
- Fleet uptime
- Insurance claims frequency and cost
- Driver turnover
- Time-to-fill open driver positions
- Onboarding completion time
- Preventative maintenance compliance
- Facility inspection scores
- Maintenance cost per mile
- Facility operating costs
- Employee safety metrics
- Customer service impact related to fleet and facilities
- Annual performance bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- This is a senior leadership position with significant opportunity for advancement as the company continues its expansion throughout the Southeast.
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