Fleet Manager

Location: Plainwell

Fleet Manager
 Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

Start your career at the BEST Service Company in the state of Michigan!
 For over 50 years, Modernistic has provided our community with exceptional cleaning and restoration services throughout Michigan. Our family-owned company has six locations and is growing! At Modernistic, we have a company culture focused on customer delight, which means we strive to go above and beyond for our customers and our co-workers.
 Modernistic is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee our statewide fleet of approximately 150 vehicles and lead a team of Fleet Technicians. This role is ideal for a highly organized leader who combines strong mechanical expertise with exceptional communication, technology, and management skills.
 Our fleet is critical to our success. Every truck, van, and vehicle represents our brand and our ability to serve customers quickly. As Fleet Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our vehicles are safe, reliable, professional in appearance, and ready to serve customers every day.

 If you're a strategic thinking who enjoys building systems, leading teams, solving problems, and getting your hands dirty when needed, Modernistic may be the perfect fit for you.

 We believe in investing in our people and promoting from within because our people ARE the Modernistic difference. Come see for yourself!

 Benefits
 Affordable Health Insurance for You and Your Family:
Health Insurance is more critical than ever before, and we know the importance of keeping these costs low for our employees. Modernistic offers four unique plans on one of Michigan's largest Health Care Networks and covers 60% of premium costs for our team members and their dependents.
 Dental & Vision Insurance:
You'll enjoy a variety of affordable plan options and rich benefits on Michigan's largest vision and dental networks.
 Life Insurance:
Modernistic provides company-paid life insurance coverage and additional buy-up options
 Short & Long Term Disability Insurance:
Affordable protection when you or your family need it most
 Pet Insurance:
Because Mod Pets are family too!
 401(K) with Company Match:
We help our team members prepare for the future through a generous company match and no management fees
 Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays:
Work hard. Play hard. Enjoy time away from work with paid vacation and holidays
 Employee Discount:
Enjoy discounts on Modernistic services for your home
 Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Free counseling services, legal assistance, financial resources, and more!
 Responsibilities
 Lead, manage and hold team members accountable
 Oversee the maintenance, repair, and readiness of a statewide fleet of approximately 150 vehicles
 Conduct and document quarterly inspections on the entire fleet to ensure safety, compliance, and appearance standards
 Travel to Modernistic locations throughout Michigan as needed
 Assist with diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance as a working manager when necessary
 Ensure fleet management software and maintenance systems are fully utilized, accurate, and up to date
 Maintain strong communication between the Fleet Team, Logistics Team, Branch Managers, and company leadership
 Prioritize repairs and maintenance activities to maximize vehicle uptime and operational efficiency
 Ensure preventative maintenance programs are executed consistently and on schedule
 Maintain fleet safety, compliance, and vehicle appearance standards that reflect the Modernistic brand
 Partner with the Director of Finance to develop annual fleet replacement and capital improvement plans
 Execute approved capital improvement projects, including vehicle purchases, upfitting, and deployment
 Ensure all new vehicle builds are completed on time, on budget, and placed into service efficiently
 Manage all vehicle insurance claims and coordinate repairs with vendors and insurance carriers
 Monitor fleet maintenance and repair expenses to ensure adherence to budget goals
 Analyze fleet performance data and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost control
 Develop processes and accountability systems that improve productivity and service levels across the fleet department
 Requirements
 5+ years of fleet maintenance, automotive management, or related experience
 Prior leadership experience managing mechanics or maintenance personnel
 Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, preventative maintenance programs, and repair processes
 Extensive experience with commercial vehicles including:
 Chevrolet Express Vans
 Ford Transit Vans
 Box Trucks
 Light and medium-duty commercial vehicles
 Proven ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously
 Strong budgeting and cost management experience
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
 Strong technology skills and comfort utilizing fleet management software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applicatons
…