Fleet Manager at Chervon in Naperville, IL

Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We focus on hand-held portable power tools, stationary bench tools, laser and electronic equipment and outdoor power equipment. With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Chervon North America's fleet operations, including leased vehicles, company-owned vehicles, trailers, and other road-operable equipment. This role oversees fleet lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, vehicle allocation, maintenance programs, vendor management, and driver support. The Fleet Manager partners closely with third-party fleet providers and internal stakeholders to ensure fleet safety, operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with all applicable regulations while supporting Chervon's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of Chervon North America's fleet operations, including leased vehicles, company-owned vehicles, trailers, and related equipment. Ensure vehicles remain properly registered, licensed, inspected, and insured.
• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for fleet programs and policies.
• Develop and manage fleet operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, vehicle replacement planning, lease management, and cost-control initiatives.
• Establish and monitor fleet performance metrics, including total cost of ownership (TCO), maintenance expenses, fuel utilization, vehicle uptime, accident frequency, and replacement cycles.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, vehicle registration,
• insurance, driver qualification, and safety requirements.
• Partner with drivers and managers to support vehicle maintenance, safety programs, fuel management, toll administration, accident reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with third-party fleet management providers and external vendors, including contract administration, service-level performance, and cost negotiations.
• Oversee vehicle acquisition, assignment, deployment, transfers, and retirement processes.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure vehicle availability aligns with organizational and operational needs.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance driver experience, operational efficiency, compliance, and cost savings.
• Analyze industry trends, emerging technologies, telematics capabilities, and fleet best practices to recommend continuous improvements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of fleet management, transportation, logistics, or vehicle operations experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing fleet vendors, service providers, and fleet-related budgets.
• Experience developing fleet strategies, replacement plans, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, vehicle safety, fleet compliance, and transportation regulations.
• Experience preparing and presenting operational and financial reports to senior leadership.
• Salary Range: $95k to $114k + bonus opportunity

Competencies:

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and influence skills with the ability to effectively manage programs across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle lifecycle management, fleet compliance, maintenance programs, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Understanding of financial concepts including budgeting, forecasting, depreciation, asset utilization, and cost management.
• Proficiency with fleet management systems, telematics platforms, transportation software, and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations. .
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation capabilities.
• Excellent organization, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Work Environment:

Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. Our North American headquarters is located one block from I-88 in a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility with high-end amenities such as a café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces. We offer a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and an open PTO program.

We think Chervon is a great place to work! Be part of our new future! Better Tools. Better World.

Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.  We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, order of protection status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. 

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