Supervisor Transportation

Veolia | North America; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Annual bonus up to 10%

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a Fleet Supervisor for VWNJ in Hackensack. You will supervise a large fleet, track costs, oversee inventory systems, and lead ASE-certified mechanics and shop staff. You will present KPIs monthly to leadership and stay current with fleet technologies.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process improvements, and coordination with the Transportation Manager to ensure safe, efficient operations at the Hackensack site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year degree in business management required.
• 3-5 years business experience required.
• Minimum 10 years of automobile/truck service and body up-fitting experience, 3 years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise VWNJ fleet maintenance work across 400+ vehicles and equipment.
• Track maintenance and repair costs per vehicle.
• Implement and ensure accuracy of bar coded/digital inventory system.
• Oversee training of department personnel in WO Management System.
• Oversee parts inventory scanning and digital inventory control during HXGN transition.
• Manage gasoline inventory and consumption system for ~$2M annual fuel; Hackensack site.
• Assist Transportation Manager and B-operator with on-site bulk fuel deliveries and reporting.
• Lead ASE certified mechanics and shop staff; assign work.

Skills

Strong managerial skills

Excellent communication

Google Sheets/Pages/Slides

Read complex reports

Write detailed reports

Learn new tech in fleet maintenance

Education

2 year degree in business management

3-5 years business experience

10 years auto/truck service and body up-fitting; 3 in supervisory

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose: Supervise Veolia Water New Jersey, Inc. (VWNJ) fleet maintenance team and execution of work. Serve as the Acting Supervisor of the Regulated BU-0100 Fleet and Transportation Dept. Reports directly to the Transportation Manager.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise work performed on the VWNJ fleet. This fleet consists of more than 400 cars, vans, light to heavy duty trucks, and equipment.
• Track vehicle maintenance and repair costs per vehicle for VWNJ.
• Implement and ensure accuracy of the bar coded or digital based inventory system.
• Oversee the continuous training of all departmental personnel in the WO Management System.
• Implement parts inventory scanning and digital inventory control system as part of HXGN transition.
• Ensure that stock is cataloged and pricing is updated accordingly with Transportation Dept SOP's.
• Manage and administer the Gas-Boy fleet gasoline inventory and consumption system for around $2m annual fuel inventory supply and purchase at the Hackensack site.
• Assist Manager of Transportation and B-operator with maintenance, upkeep and reporting of all on site bulk petroleum deliveries and consumptions to include on site gasoline and diesel.
• Oversee the effective utilization and work assignments of ASE certified mechanics and other shop staff.
• Prepare and maintain KPIs to track overall management performance. Present monthly to the Manager of Transportation in accordance with scheduled KPI and other leadership requests.
• At the direction of the Manager of Transportation, attend seminars, expos, and conferences pertaining to fleet management keeping abreast with new technologies to achieve industry best practices and benchmarking of performance.
• Continually evaluate, report on fleet condition and performance to the Manager.
• Maintain set up of the transportation facility to provide a more efficient, safe, and organized operation.
• Periodically review work orders issuance process and collaborate with Manager and Planning Department on modifications as needed.
• Collaborate with other depts in Hackensack to ensure vehicle usage and needs are met and evaluated in conjunction with Transportation Manager and Sr Leadership.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• Minimum 2 year degree in business management.
• 3-5 years business experience needed.
• Minimum 10 years of automobile/truck service and body up-fitting; 3 years of which are in a Supervisory capacity.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in the Google suite; specifically Sheets, Pages and Slides.
• Must be able to read complex reports.
• Write detailed reports and prepare presentations.
• Learn new technological advances in auto/truck fleet maintenance technique and equipment.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• ASE Certification preferred.
• Qualified candidates should possess a CDL class B or higher.
• Qualified Candidates will be required to possess a NJ State automobile inspectors license within 1 year of being successfully hired.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
• Crawling under vehicles for inspection in the field and climbing stairs.
• Moderate lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to see clearly.
• Must be able to speak and hear to converse and give direction.
• Must be able to smell for gasoline, burnt fluids, etc.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $100000 to $110000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

Sick leave - 56 hours; Observed Holidays - 11 days; Vacation - Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.