Private Fleet Regional Manager-Southeastern USA

Position: Private Fleet Regional Manager

Primary Location:  Southeastern USA Preferred Location; Remote-Based from Home with up to a 50% travel expectation

Reports To: Sr. Private Fleet Leader

Compensation: $110,000-$130,000 base salary + bonus + full benefits

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Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.   The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position.   Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.   A more specific salary range for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives.  

At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.

About This Role and About You

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Private Fleet Performance Management 30% 

   

  • Help establish Private Fleet performance goals and communicate throughout region of ownership, both Fleet-level and individual-level driver metrics - holding drivers accountable for delivering results 

  • Own operations for Private Fleet site performance within their region. This includes utilization of the site fleet, equipment requirements, lane alignment, and meeting shipment count goals.  

  • Reviews ELD data to highlight driving safety issues and addresses need for improvement with offending drivers including a pathway from coaching, engaging HR, through progressive discipline as needed 

  • Utilizes ELD data to review driver productivity to ensure adequate volumes being executed by each driver and the payroll hours align to work being completed 

  • Reviews and distributes Driver Safety Bonus Scorecard and ensures drivers understand results along with opportunities to improve metrics and subsequent bonus payout 

  • Collaborates with Fleet leadership to create a recognition/incentive program around meeting or exceeding individual level metrics 

  • Partners with Load Planning to review monthly Fleet volumes at a site level to explain any unfavorable variances to seasonally adjusted monthly volume targets 

  • Reviews and course correct lack of driver productivity and/or equipment underutilization  

  • Works in partnership with manufacturing plant managers as required 

  • Central point of contact for drivers and local load planning 

   

  Environmental, Health & Safety 25% 

   

  • Works collaboratively with Tech Services for NOV/incident investigation to identify root causes and implement actions to prevent recurrence 

  • Helps with NCR investigations to identify root causes and implement actions to prevent recurrence of customer complaints 

  • Regularly reviews ELD data to proactively identify areas needing improvement prior to becoming an NOV/incident, ensures hours of service compliance 

  • Understands DOT (Department of Transportation) safer/basics data to identify actions to improve  

  • Establishes Chemtrade wide (PF site wide) LFI/flash reports and shares 

  • Establishes EH&S audit process/checklist 

  • Conducts EH&S audits at plants 

  • Establishes education program for drivers around DOT safer/basics metrics 

  • Implements high visibility tracking for key performance metrics at plant level 

  • Utilizes MOC as required to ensure proper reviews/approvals 

  • Establishes and implements driver safety training/topics - weekly and monthly 

   

  Fleet Maintenance 15% 

   

  • Provides input into maintenance strategy - both PM (Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance 

  • Establishes approved maintenance shop list and ensures set up as a vendor 

  • Conducts maintenance shop audits 

  • Ensures standardized maintenance approach and record keeping 

  • Ensures all mandatory DOT inspections are completed on time (VIPK, etc.) 

  • Establishes and explains out of service metrics for trucks and trailers 

  • Contributes to the recommended critical spare part list and maintains inventory 

  • Owns asset inspection platform (WhipAround…pre-post trip inspections) 

  • Ensures equipment maintenance records maintained appropriately (currently comply with DOT) 

  • Creates work orders in WhipAround for maintenance events 

  • Gets estimate from the shop for work to be done, gets Purchase Orders created, and approves invoices 

   

  Personnel – Recruitment/Hire/Onboard/Ongoing Management 10% 

   

  • Submit hiring requisitions, conducts candidate screening, choose who to interview 

  • Interview candidates, evaluate candidates (coordinate driver test/inspection process/etc.) 

  • Selects and offers job to successful candidate 

  • For any medical issues that could impact safe operation of the vehicle, ensures driver is re-evaluated/fit for duty 

  • License status, endorsements, annual physical, annual MVR, annual review, annual query, maintain hazmat training and endorsement; ensure TWIC as needed 

  • Submittals of initial IT request for onboarding new employees, complete onboarding checklist activities (Chemtrade generic stuff, set up in LMS, etc.) 

  • Conducts quarterly and annual performance review meetings with drivers 

  • Daily management of personal issues – vacation/time off requests, providing coaching, managing issues (personnel issues, equipment issues, etc.) 

  • Creates a positive work environment continually supporting and recognizing employees for professional and personal growth 

   

  Training 10% 

   

  • Contributes to driver training program including driver training manual 

  • Assigns training requirements to drivers in JJ Keller 

  • Monitors training compliance 

  • Creates and maintains Chemtrade-wide Fleet procedures 

  • Completes driver training manual/driver specific onboarding 

  • Establishes emergency response training for drivers (put into driver training book as relevant) 

  • Administers program to ensure commercial driver license, endorsements, certifications are maintained and record keeping as needed 

  • Refreshes training materials as needed and for DOT/TC changes 

   

  Cost Control 10% 

   

  • Partners with Fleet leadership to review cost centers related to private fleet and the expenses coded into the cost centers - equipment, drivers, maintenance, fuel, etc. 

  • Contributes cost insights for the annual budgeting cycle and looks for opportunities to reduce cost and ensure cost are appropriately aligned 

  • Expense report management (approvals) 

  • ELD hours of service and PTO (Paid Time Off) tracking to ADP payroll activities 

  • PTO approval and tracking 

Qualifications:

What Chemtrade Offers You

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities, skills, and experiences of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive our business forward, and see our diversity as one of our greatest strengths.

To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all employees. These employee-driven groups provide platforms for employees to share their perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive and respectful culture and provide vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization. We recognize the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. 

Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families.  

That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. 

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally.  Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of its employees

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