Company Description KUTHALA GROUP is a privately held company with divisions spanning transportation, equipment sales and leasing, storage, fleet solutions, capital lending, parts, and real estate across North America. Its transport division provides comprehensive trucking services, including expedited LTL and truckload, intermodal, trans-border, temperature-controlled, and private fleet solutions. The group also offers short- and long-term equipment rentals, extensive warehousing and outdoor storage capacity, and multi-fleet services such as fuel cards and 24/7 repairs and towing. In addition, KUTHALA GROUP provides flexible capital financing, maintains 24/7 heavy equipment parts inventory, and actively invests in diverse real estate opportunities, creating a dynamic environment for career growth in logistics and operations.
Role Description The Fleet Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Brampton, ON, responsible for overseeing daily fleet activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This role includes managing vehicle utilization, routing, maintenance schedules, and compliance with regulatory and company standards. The manager will supervise drivers and support staff, monitor performance metrics, and address operational issues to maintain service quality and reliability. Additional responsibilities include analyzing fleet data, optimizing processes, coordinating with maintenance and logistics teams, and supporting strategic decisions related to fleet growth and equipment upgrades. The role requires consistent on-site presence to coordinate activities across departments and provide hands-on leadership.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Fleet Operations and Fleet Management skills, with experience overseeing diverse asset types and utilization.
- Candidates should possess solid Operations Management skills, including planning, process optimization, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Candidates should possess effective Supervisory Skills, including team leadership, performance management, and conflict resolution.
- Candidates should possess sharp Analytical Skills to interpret fleet data, monitor KPIs, manage costs, and support data-driven decisions.
- Relevant experience in transportation, logistics, or trucking operations is highly beneficial.
- Knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards, and maintenance practices is an asset.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with proficiency in common office and fleet management software.
- Post-secondary education in business, logistics, transportation management, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
