Fleet Operations Manager

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Fleet Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of our fleet operations. This role is responsible for managing drivers, key control, vehicle ownership, optimizing operational efficiency, building process, ensuring compliance, and maintaining cost control to support safe, reliable, and financially efficient transportation services.

This role includes a blend of technical and operational responsibilities focused on the real-time management of both non-autonomous and autonomously equipped vehicles. The Forterra Fleet is a blend of company owned assets, customer owned vehicles, and varies in size from small to large vehicles depending on the projects awarded.

The Fleet Operations Manager will report to the Sr. Mission Support Manager but work in close partnership with all functional areas across the company.

• Driver Management
  • Manage driver list to ensure proper licensing and records are on file; update accordingly
  • Evaluate DOT compliance and vehicle registrations to align with our driver capability and business need
  • Ensure the company understands completed driver pool and what the Fleet Team is capable of
• Operational Efficiency
  • Monitor and analyze operational data pulled from our Fleet Management System
  • Strategic management of fleet assets (determining what fleet resources we need, working with teams to acquire new assets for the fleet as necessary, etc.)
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance overall fleet performance
  • Partners with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and adopt best practices
  • Enhance and deploy key control and motor pool area use
  • Creates and maintains SOP documentation for operations processes
  • Communicate with multiple Operations team members, in an energetic and courteous manner
  • Experience in formal leadership roles that included performance management, career progression, and goal setting for direct reports
  • Experience with hardware/software integrated products and familiarity with core components of an automation system and associated peripherals
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to balance deliberate planning processes with the fast-paced operational tempo
  • Critical thinking skills and ability to turn intent into tangible action/results
• Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Develop and manage the fleet operations budget
  • Track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or service quality
  • Negotiate with vendors and service providers to optimize financial efficiency for things like sparing and repairs
  • Set up new partnerships in new test site areas, as they are stood up
• Compliance and Safety
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation regulations
  • Develop and enforce safety protocols to protect drivers, vehicles, and cargo
  • Conduct regular audits, inspections, and training to maintain high safety standards
  • Partner with SMS team to ensure timely mitigations, actions, and close out of any findings related to fleet

• Mission-First Mindset – We put the needs of the mission and our customers first and understand that the US and its allies have no preordained right to victory in any future conflict.
• Ownership Mentality – We're looking for owners; those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility, a healthy dose of skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance.
• Technical Aptitude and Intellectual Curiosity – We are first and foremost a technology company, working at the leading edge of capabilities like machine learning, autonomy, distributed networking, and multi-modal sensor fusion.
• Structured Thinker and Problem Solver – Leading technical…