Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

Fleet Operations Manager

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. Kansas City Metropolitan Area

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Chris Vogel

Chris Vogel

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Company Overview:

The Wilbert Group, which is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc. a Berkshire Hathaway Company. The Wilbert Group is a leading precast concrete manufacturer and service provider, catering to the funeral service, building trades, and agricultural sectors. Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast products. Based on the diverse offerings, a wide range of rolling assets are required ranging from forklifts, construction equipment, trailers, light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Operating from numerous manufacturing plants, warehouses, monument production facilities, a casket manufacturing plant, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled products and services.


About This Role:

The Fleet Manager is a member of the operational team, closely aligned with EHS/Fleet leader, and is responsible for ensuring vehicle uptime to improve operational efficiency. The Fleet Manager will lead the fleet team members to ensure fleet safety and compliance of all 750 assets. This is achieved by building relationships at all sites. The Fleet Manager is the liaison linking the fleet team to our operations team throughout the country. This role is critical in positioning our fleet and overall operation for success.

Responsibilities:

  • Complies with all procedures outlined in The Wilbert Group’s Policy Manuals, Department Standard Operating Procedures, FMCSA Regulations, DOT, and OSHA requirements.
  • Promote safety first for all areas of fleet. Ensure that drivers are following all safety policies and procedures including hours of service requirements.
  • Utilize Power BI or similar tools to generate actionable insights from data and reports to make data driven decisions.
  • Oversees service fleet operations at all internal locations.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with outside vendors and service providers.
  • Maintains computerized fleet tracking and maintenance program.
  • Works with vehicle specialists and repair shops to ensure vehicles receive timely and appropriate maintenance.
  • Order, keep and track fuel cards for locations according to Accounting’s guidelines.
  • Manage company vehicle logistics
  • Oversee all equipment lifecycle/fleet planning
  • Conduct vehicle audits
  • Development of SOPs
  • Conduct analysis of product costs to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Assist in the development and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance.


Requirements:

  • Working safely is a top company business objective. Each employee must comply with the safety policies and rules established by the Company or by federal, state, and local occupational health and safety laws.
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of all DOT Regulations
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
  • Proficiency in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across different teams and departments.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision in work.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


Join our team at The Wilbert Group and be part of a dynamic organization dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career in supply chain analysis with us.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Manufacturing, Management, and Strategy/Planning
  • Industries

    Wholesale

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