MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO FULL DES PLAINES, IL

RELOCATION ASSITANCE PROVIDED

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR AN INDUSTRY LEADER!

This position will focus on both daily operations and forward-looking strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, multi-task orientated senior leader responsible to plan, direct, coordinate and oversee operations in the areas of Maintenance, Procurement & Vendor Management, Fleet Management, Safety, New Business Startups and Operations Analytics & standards. Must possess the ability to create policy standards, analyze operations, pinpoint areas of needed improvement, and implement the needed changes to generate results.

Core competencies:

Lead a team comprised of Purchasing, Safety and Maintenance Directors, as well as Managers of Quality, Training, and Operations Analytics & Standards
Responsible for key vendor partner relationships including:
Equipment OEMs in the heavy-duty commercial space
A network of used equipment outlets including wholesalers, auctions, and resellers
Third party suppliers for parts, tires, fluids, and X-Factor supplies
Buying consortiums
National account vendors
Technology partners supporting Aftermarket, Maintenance, Safety and Logistics
Develop and implement bid model pricing approach for key suppliers
Must be proficient in contract language and process
Responsible for overseeing all Maintenance standards and procedures for all business lines supporting maintenance operations
Responsible for working with business leaders to establish Safety standards for Transportation and Maintenance divisions
Partner with the COO, Leadership Team, and division leaders to improve overall business processes

Specific competencies:

Develop, enhance, and lead critical aspects of purchasing across the organization including but not limited to procurement, negotiating, supplier/vendor collaboration, optimal pricing and rebate management, payment terms, contracts, and compliance
Provide strategic planning, change management, and organizational leadership to achieve goals and objectives of purchasing operations across all product lines
Serve as an advisor for predictive equipment residual values
Responsible for remarketing company-owned commercial equipment through a network of dealers, wholesalers and other partners
Manage trends in the maintenance and repair cost by:
Utilization of a standardized and effective preventative maintenance program
Establish new and improve current KPIs relative to maintenance performance
Play a key role in the organization’s efforts to leverage predictive analytics
Analyze maintenance processes, make recommendations for action needed and implement procedures to ensure optimal and consistent performance across divisions providing maintenance support to customers
Oversee warranty recovery efforts, interface with key suppliers on trends in seeking policy adjustment
Serve as an advisor for new equipment extended warranty management

Safety:

Provide analyses of the effectiveness of safety initiatives through assessments and interpretation of data to provide continue process improvement
Work with business leaders for all product lines to establish safety goals and ensure the goals are actively pursued, monitored, and reported
Ensure appropriate staffing and safety education/training efforts for all teams within area of responsibility
Review, create, and oversee all safety-related incentive programs
Provide leadership to Operations Analytics and Standards team comprised of a Manager and team of Analysts and Administrative support staff for day to day operational processes including purchase order and invoice processing, license and title, oversight of financial packages for new equipment and ensuring proper handling of equipment titles and all related documentation
Responsible for overseeing all Maintenance standards and procedures for the company, creating and tracking Maintenance KPIs, and partnering with each division to improve operational performance
Provide oversight and leadership to support our Full-Service Lease product line and asset management across all product lines
Lead back-office efforts to onboard new customers including establishing billing requirements, working with the finance team to set up all aspects of a new customer, oversight for contract administration and information dissemination across the organization, working with Purchasing Director for establishing vendor support and oversight of new customer setup within maintenance and related internal systems
Provide oversight to the Analytics Team in support of field and executive initiatives requiring analytics and reporting. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of data and reporting across all product lines, Support continued efforts to align operations and finance in support of our customers

General competencies:

Establishing Strategic Direction Work in collaboration with the COO/EVP to establish short- and long-term business strategies based on analysis of systemic information and consideration of resources, market drivers, organizational values, and emerging economic, technological, and regulatory conditions.
Leading Change - Driving organizational and cultural changes needed to achieve strategic objectives; catalyzing new approaches to improve results by transforming organizational culture, systems, or products/services; helping others embrace change.
Driving Execution - Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.
Building Organizational Talent - Establishing systems and processes to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals; creating a work environment where people can realize their full potential thus allowing the organization to meet current and future business challenges.

Qualifications:

At least 10 years’ professional transportation and/or logistics experience required
Bachelor’s degree level education and strong financial, pricing and maintenance spend acumen required
At least 10 years’ Class 8 maintenance management
At least 10 years Purchasing/Vendor Management experience
Proven experience with managing effective vendor relationships
Must possess proven leadership, team building, and decision-making skills
Strong process and planning background
Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse workforce to achieve desired results
Results oriented with a proven record of exceeding objectives, who possesses strong work ethic and problem-solving skills
Well-developed business acumen in order to effectively balance the creative work required with the analytical requirements of the position
Excellent verbal and written skills
Above average proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (Visio or equivalent a plus)
Collaborative leadership style a must

Please submit resume to recruiting@transervice.com

EOE

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