CenterPoint Energy
Director of Fleet Shop Services
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Job Description
- Req#: 2809
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for fleet operations across multiple states.
- Develop and implement a fleet road map, including strategies for electric vehicles and equipment, vehicle safety, fleet optimization, fleet operational activities, and the evolution of transportation.
- Implement Lean Management principles to optimize processes and reduce waste.
- Ensure efficient and effective management of fleet teams.
- Plan, procure, manage, and dispose of the company’s fleet (vehicles and equipment).
- Oversee maintenance and repairs, including service turnaround time.
- Manage fueling programs.
- Utilize fleet management software to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with 3rd party providers for fleet-related services.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all company departments.
- Monitor and analyze fleet performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Manage budget and financial planning for fleet operations.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
- Lead initiatives to enhance fleet sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the fleet team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in fleet management, preferably within the utility industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong background in Lean Management principles and practices.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.
- Proficiency in fleet management software and tools.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
- Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
- Able to work in an office environment.
- Able to travel occasionally overnight.
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary
CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Director of Fleet Services to join our Corporate Services Teams, located in Houston, TX.
You will have the ability to: be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for fleet operations across our multi-state service territory. The Director of Fleet will oversee maintenance and fleet acquisitions and dispositions, ensuring efficient and effective management of the teams. A key focus will be on implementing Lean Management principles to optimize processes, reduce waste, and foster cooperative working relationships across all company departments.Essential Functions
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We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 10/12/2024
Posting End Date: 10/19/2024
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