Fleet Operations Leader: Safety, Reliability & Growth

Xcel Energy Inc; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Manager, Fleet Operations to lead a team across multiple garages, overseeing 500-1500 units, ensuring safety, reliability and cost targets. The role involves recruiting, coaching, and coordinating with operations to meet customer needs while maintaining compliance with bargaining unit agreements.

The position offers a hybrid work model with on-site presence required at key garages, plus a broad benefits package and opportunities to drive fleet performance and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years' experience related to fleet/garage management, truck/equipment repair, transportation, logistics, operations management, or related field.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned garage operations, including but not limited to vehicle maintenance and repair, parts supply, diagnostics, and quality assurance. Establish production goals, quality controls, operating procedures, and annual clearing budgets.
• Ensure a safe work environment by conducting high quality safety meetings, site audits, and accident investigations as well as ensuring adequate staffing, tools and equipment in good working condition, spare parts and workspaces are available.
• Responsible for customer satisfaction at assigned garages by prioritizing assignments and overall workflow of maintenance and repair activity within area of responsibility to ensure operational fleet needs and service requirements are met.
• Lead bi-weekly meetings with operations business unit managers within area of responsibility to improve efficiency, address issues and concerns, and enhance overall operations to improve customer service and minimize disruptions for business units.
• Develop strategic insights and opportunities for continuous improvement by analyzing maintenance reports, past and current performance, and inspection data to contribute to Fleet's operational excellence commitments. Identify unfavorable trends and initiate corrective actions to improve effectiveness and eliminate deficiencies. Meet established targets for vehicle availability, customer satisfaction, employee engagement scores, and percent of maintenance/repairs completed on time.
• Operate in compliance with bargaining unit agreements and vendor contracts within area of responsibility.
• Oversee hazardous waste disposal and tank inventory management in garages. Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Manager, Fleet Operations to lead a team across multiple garages, overseeing 500-1500 units, ensuring safety, reliability and cost targets. The role involves recruiting, coaching, and coordinating with operations to meet customer needs while maintaining compliance with bargaining unit agreements.

The position offers a hybrid work model with on-site presence required at key garages, plus a broad benefits package and opportunities to drive fleet performance and continuous