Director of Mobile Operations Fleet and EquipmentJOB SUMMARY:The Director of Operations - Fleet and Equipment will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all MOD PM shops, mobile welding assets, and assigned fixed locations. This role has overall responsibility for fleet and equipment performance, including maintenance, refurbishment, utilization, and uptime across the division.
The Director will lead a team of managers to ensure safe and compliant PM shop and field operations, while also owning the end-to-end Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program, including planning, scheduling, execution, and continuous improvement. This position ensures alignment with divisional objectives related to safety, profitability, equipment reliability, and customer satisfaction.
The role requires strong coordination across operations, scheduling, inventory, safety, and support functions, along with ownership of key performance metrics and financial performance. The Director is accountable for compliance with Holland policies and all applicable FMCSA, DOT, FRA, and OSHA regulations, and for driving continuous improvement through data, systems, and team development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the overall performance of PM shops, mobile welding operations, and fleet assets consistent with divisional and company objectives
- Lead and manage the end-to-end Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program, including planning, scheduling, coordination, execution, and completion tracking across all locations
- Provide direction for maintaining, repairing, refurbishing, and manufacturing operating equipment and vehicles to maximize uptime and reliability
- Ensure effective coordination between operations, PM shops, scheduling, and inventory to maintain continuous workflow and minimize equipment downtime
- Oversee implementation and adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements including FMCSA, DOT, FRA, and OSHA
- Provide direction of fleet safety programs including ELD systems, driver safety initiatives, compliance audits, and performance improvement actions to maintain and improve safety metrics
- Develop and oversee budgets for PM shops, fleet maintenance, equipment programs, and capital expenditures; monitor financial performance and drive cost control initiatives
- Review financial and operational performance, including KPIs such as uptime, PM and refurbishment completion rates, cost performance, utilization, and safety metrics, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Ensure effective use of company systems (IFS, Power BI, Samsara and others) for maintenance tracking, cost management, reporting, and data-driven decision making
- Analyze equipment performance, downtime trends, parts usage, and work order data to identify root causes and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead capital planning, working with Purchasing, and vendor management for fleet, equipment, parts, and services; maintain strong supplier relationships
- Oversee MOD inventory planning and coordination with Purchasing / Warehouse to ensure availability of spare parts, consumables, and PPE to support PM and field operations
- Working with Sr. Directors and Directors of Operations, coordinate fleet and equipment resource allocation across the division to support operational needs and optimize utilization
- Partner with HR to determine staffing needs, support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for PM shops and field operations support.
- Lead, coach, and develop managers and field personnel to improve capabilities, accountability, and overall organizational performance
- Participate in strategic planning and execute assigned action plans in support of divisional goals
- Lead regular meetings and communications to ensure alignment on safety, compliance, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure all required documentation, licensing, registration, and compliance reporting for fleet and equipment are completed accurately and on time
- Travel as required to company, customer, and field locations to support operations, safety, and performance objectives
- All other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Must be able to travel extensively via ground, rail, and air
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs with reasonable accommodations
- Ability to walk and stand on uneven surfaces
- Ability to climb in and out of mobile welders
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, and lift
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Fleet Management, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience acceptable.
- 10+ years of progressive fleet, equipment, maintenance, or transportation operations experience.
- 5+ years leading managers and multi-location operations preferred.
- Demonstrated responsibility for a large, geographically dispersed fleet or heavy/mobile equipment operation.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and equipment lifecycle decisions.
- Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, reliability, refurbishment, equipment utilization, downtime reduction, and lifecycle management.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and schematics.
- Demonstrated experience using maintenance and operating data to improve uptime, PM compliance, asset utilization, and total cost of ownership.
- Experience with parts/inventory management, procurement, OEMs, repair vendors, and supplier negotiations.
- Experience developing equipment replacement and capital planning strategies.
- Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P.
- Maintain a current eRailsafe badge and valid Passport
- Must possess a valid drivers license and meet the Holland Vehicle Fleet Policy
Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
