Fleet Operations Director: Lead, Optimize & Elevate

Ashley Furniture Industries; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Ass

Paid Time Off; increases with years of

Generous Employee Discount on home

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Ashl ey Wellness Centers (location spe

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Director of Fleet Operations to lead strategic transportation programs, ensure safety and efficiency, and drive cost-effective performance across multiple locations.

You will manage a team of transportation leaders, monitor KPIs, and partner with Supply Chain, Distribution, and Customer Experience to elevate service levels while maintaining regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute fleet and transportation strategies that align with organizational goals and drive operational excellence.
• Oversee day-to-day fleet operations, ensuring service, safety, quality, and productivity objectives are consistently achieved.
• Manage, coach, and develop transportation leaders, drivers, and support staff to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Monitor key performance indicators, operational costs, asset utilization, and service metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve fleet performance.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Promote a culture of safety by implementing and enforcing best practices, training programs, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Experience, and other business partners to improve transportation effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Develop workforce and succession planning strategies to support organizational growth and operational stability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, equipment, and transportation solutions to improve fleet capabilities and operational performance.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and capital investments to support business objectives and maximize return on investment.
• Lead change management efforts and successfully implement new processes, systems, and operational initiatives.

Skills

Fleet management

Transportation strategy

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Transportation management systems

Fleet technologies

Performance reporting tools

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Director of Fleet Operations to lead strategic transportation programs, ensure safety and efficiency, and drive cost-effective performance across multiple locations.

You will manage a team of transportation leaders, monitor KPIs, and partner with Supply Chain, Distribution, and Customer Experience to elevate service levels while maintaining regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.