Director, Fleet Operations

Job Description

Job Summary 

The Director, Fleet Operations is responsible to manage the fleet operational activities, supporting the various sectors within the Ocean Capital group of companies. The position provides overall leadership and direction for Ocean Capital's fleet, including equipment specification, relationship management for equipment manufacturers, managing equipment lifecycle with attention to the Total Cost of Ownership. The Director of Fleet Operations is focused on balancing the need of the internal customer for high availability of our equipment versus the cost of maintaining the assets. Travel to various provinces and locations is a requirement of the role.

Responsibilities
 

• Oversee management of fleet maintenance departments including effective training and development of the team
• Lead the strategic process to spec, order and deliver and divestitures within the Fleet, in alignment with the needs of the business
• Optimization of equipment lifecycle for fleet assets
• Ownership and implementation of fleet preventative maintenance plans
• Institute proper preventative and proactive maintenance programs to increase equipment availability.
• Create and maintain internal relationships with business leadership across the Ocean Capital group of companies
• Manage quarterly and annual key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Investigate downtime issues and warranty claims relating to equipment failures, making corrective action recommendations to operations as needed
• Create and maintain external relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• Additional duties as assigned

Technical / Business Requirements
 

• Post-secondary degree / diploma
• 10+ years' operational experience within managing light fleet and heavy equipment
• 5+ years' experience managing a team
• Experience in the field of fleet optimization
• Knowledge of fleet industry best practices
• Proficient in producing management presentations

Leadership Requirements

Intellectual Potential (IQ)
 

• Strong critical thinking skills
• Detail-orientated

Motivational Potential (AQ)
 

• Assert self with confidence and professionalism
• Driven to learn, grow and progress
• High personal and team output standards

Change Potential (AQ & CQ)
 

• Motivated by multiple initiatives and difficult challenges
• Seek ideas and opinions from others
• Prioritize, multi-task and delegate, as appropriate, to meet targets

People Potential (EQ & SQ)
 

• Ability to adapt style to engage and inspire others
• Exert influence and encourage team to achieve results
• Communicate expectations and provide supportive feedback

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events. 

About Ocean Capital

Ocean Capital Holdings Limited is a privately held company located in Saint John, NB with interests across number of business lines, including broadcasting, real estate, construction, industrial distribution, and service. Our purpose is to have winning businesses and great people, all contributing to better communities. We unlock the potential of our businesses through imagination and a passion for winning, and we celebrate the uniqueness in each person. Our focus is on excellence and accomplishments.