Senior Transportation and Fleet Manager

• Location 1460 Whitehall Road,Muskegon, MI, 49445,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

• Name Russell Kopp
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Wesco is seeking a Senior Manager of Transportation & Fleet Operations for Westgate Transportation Co. If you are looking to lead transportation strategy, fleet excellence, and operational performance with a company committed to driving innovation and results, please consider applying.

Responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for WESCO Transportation and Fleet Operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery execution across the organization.

This role is responsible for transportation strategy, fleet performance, D.O.T. compliance, operational efficiency, driver development, vendor management, capital planning, and continuous improvement initiatives that support WESCO’s operational excellence and customer service standards.

The Senior Manager of Transportation & Fleet Operations leads the development of a world-class transportation operation focused on safety, execution, accountability, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

• Transportation Operations Manager
• Propane & Energy Operations and Compliance Manager

• Store Operations
• Food Manufacturing
• Distribution
• Safety & Risk Management
• Accounting & Finance
• Human Resources
• Vendor and Terminal Partners
• Lead and oversee all transportation and fleet operations to ensure safe, timely, efficient, and cost-effective execution.
• Build and maintain a world-class transportation operation that is “best in class” within the industry.
• Promote a culture of safety, hospitality, professionalism, accountability, and service throughout the transportation division.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and accountability for transportation associates and operational leaders.
• Support succession planning and transportation talent development initiatives.
• Maintain a strong field presence to support operational consistency and relationship building.
• Develop and execute transportation operational strategies that support company growth, efficiency, and customer service goals.
• Oversee transportation execution performance including routing efficiency, fleet utilization, delivery execution, labor utilization, and operational productivity.
• Identify operational opportunities that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and strengthen service performance.
• Develop and oversee transportation KPI dashboards, reporting, and operational performance metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout Transportation and Fleet Operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support operational supply chain excellence throughout WESCO.

• Oversee preventative maintenance programs to ensure safe and economical fleet operation.
• Lead vehicle lifecycle planning, replacement strategy, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Develop and manage annual transportation operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee vendor relationships, fleet service agreements, tire programs, leased vehicle programs, and repair cost management.
• Support evaluation and implementation of transportation technology, monitoring systems, and operational tools.
• Ensure transportation assets are maintained to WESCO operational and safety standards.
• Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company transportation regulations and standards.
• Maintain oversight and execution regarding:
  • DOT CFR 49
  • FMCSA regulations
  • CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability)
  • Driver qualification and accident files
  • Vehicle compliance requirements
  • Transportation safety standards
• Lead transportation safety initiatives, driver meetings, and compliance training programs.
• Oversee investigation and review of driver violations, accidents, and transportation incidents.
• Ensure all drivers maintain required certifications, licensing, and training standards.
• Promote proactive safety leadership throughout the Transportation division.