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Aggregate Industries is an environmentally responsible producer of high
quality, aggregate-based construction materials in the United States and United Kingdom. Our company operates regional businesses, along with our US
Corporate office in Rockville, MD.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The National Equipment Manager will be responsible for providing fleet
data and support to allow for improved purchasing schedules and contract
negotiations. This individual would also provide analysis to further ensure
effective utilization and tracking of all on road and off road wheeled/tracked
vehicles and equipment. This must be accomplished in a manner which minimizes
life cycle costs. Based on the life cycle analysis results, he/she will
also be responsible for the scheduling disposal of all vehicles and
equipment. The candidate will also provide oversight on the maintenance
and warranty schedules as well. Position based in Rockville, MD.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops, installs and maintains systematic procedures of
preventative maintenance for vehicles and equipment.
- Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of
policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements
projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
- Leads the effort to review and select a standard U.S Equipment
Management Information System (EMIS), a computer system tracking all
pertinent vehicle and equipment information. Once selected, this
individual will be responsible for the integrity of the data within the
system.
- Oversees activities, vendors, and supplies; administers and
monitors contracts for compliance and controls costs.
- Analyzes and determines the appropriateness of buying, renting,
leasing, or transferring vehicles and equipment.
- Support maintenance activities at facilities and ensure that
vehicles and equipment assigned to the sites are allocated and deployed in
a manner that minimizes work delays and associated labor costs.
- Establish and maintain accurate values for the US fleet.
- Development and implementation of fleet performance metrics.
- Establish and standardize vehicle and equipment replacement
policies including leasing and buying.
- Review and determine the management and effectiveness of existing
spare parts inventories.
- Responsible for communicating all new corporate fleet programs to
Regional management.
- Directs the operation of the Equipment Management Information
System (EMIS), a computer system tracking vehicle and equipment
maintenance, cost and repairs. Oversees activities, vendors, and supplies;
administers and monitors contracts for compliance and controls costs;
performs quality control inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications
and industry standards.
- Development and implementation of fleet performance metrics
- Development,
management, and communication of warranty programs.
- Development
and oversight of preventative maintenance programs and policies.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering
related field, 5-10 years experience in managing a fleet program that
includes both on and off-road wheeled and tracked equipment and
familiarity with applicable requirements for vehicle procurement
- The incumbent must be able to foster a
proactive culture regarding fleet-related issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of
economic practices in acquisition and disposal of vehicles and equipment.
- Knowledge of
Financial models and accounting practices and budget preparation and
administration.
- Fleet and
equipment ANSI, OSHA, FHWA, and EPA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of
the principles, methods and practices pertaining to the management of
equipment maintenance.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively
with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of
planning and scheduling techniques.
- Skill in the
use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
- Skill in
examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating
policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Ability to
analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports,
statements and/or projections.
- Ability to
develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
- Skill in
organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Ability to
develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of
federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to automotive and
maintenance area.
- Ability to
coordinate quality assurance programs in area of specialty.
- Knowledge of
contract documents and specifications.
- Ability to
analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with approved budget.
LANGUAGE/ Communication SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the
most complex documents
- Ability to write presentations reports and
articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
- Ability to give effective and persuasive
presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public
groups, and/or boards of directors.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Individual must have the ability to define
problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of
technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with
several abstract and concrete variables.
Other Skills, Abilities &
Qualifications:
- Must be computer literate (Excel, Word, Power
Point, MS Outlook, Access, web based programs)
- Must be able to multi-task several large
projects, be well organized, detail oriented, and work well under
pressure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Individual must be able to lift and move file boxes, walk/maneuver
through rough terrain, and be able to endure the physical demands relevant
to local and national travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This job will be a combination of inside office work and outside filed
work consisting of site visits to the various company facilities
- Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as
extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or
loud noises.
Travel:
- Job will require extensive travel to all of the US regions as
deemed necessary by management to fulfill the job responsibilities as set
forth above.
Additional:
- Candidates with Heavy Equipment negotiation experience and/or
candidates experienced in equipment management in the construction, mining
industries are encouraged to apply for this position.
Please respond with resume and cover letter stating salary requirements
/ history - and quoting job source (i.e. InfoMine / CareerMine Reference
number) to :
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