Manager, Custom Vehicle Production & Management

Are you passionate about big trucks and tech?  Do you love designing and building custom vehicles that turn heads?   We need a dynamic Vehicle Production leader to manage our existing fleet of custom vehicles, as well as build out amazing new concepts on wheels.   

Our fleet is made up of specialty vehicles and no two are alike!  Each vehicle has a unique set up and personality which allows us to bring brands’ ideas to life in exciting and interesting ways.  From airstreams to glass trucks, stage trailers and pickups (and yes, the occasional box truck and van) our fleet is based in the Philly suburbs but regularly travels across the country to the biggest events.   

We are looking for a leader to take ownership of our current fleet, identify new vehicles for our portfolio and design & oversee the fabrication of both new and existing vehicles.

Are you ready to make an impact by owning and building your very own specialty fleet?  If the answer is Yes, we’d love to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you the ideal candidate:

• 3+  years of custom vehicle production experience
• 3+ years in fleet operations or fleet maintenance
• Experience implementing and controlling  operating and production budgets
• Proficiency with fleet management software and other office administration applications
• Working knowledge of vehicle mechanics and maintenance
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong, positive work relationships at all levels within the company and with external partners, vendors and service providers
• Ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit and is organized, results-focused, manages time/schedule effectively, and demonstrated ability to prioritize and achieve desired outcomes in a fast-paced, changing work environment
• Must be able to work flexible schedule and be on-call for response to emergency situations as needed including evenings and/or weekends
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of DOT regulations, and IRP & IFTA registration requirements; experience managing DOT, IRP & IFTA compliance strongly preferred

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversees fabrication of exciting new fleet assets
• Leads a team that manages the acquisition, utilization, maintenance/repair, replacement and disposal of fleet vehicles and related assets; develops and implements safety, preventative maintenance, and accident prevention programs
• Troubleshoots mechanical issues remotely and sources service providers to ensure minimal downtown for deployed vehicles
• Collaborates with sales and program management teams to identify most appropriate vehicles to meet client/program needs 
• Operates and oversees use of fleet management software to ensure maximum uptime
• Maintains relationship with DOT consultant
• Develops and maintains vendor and service provider relationships for fuel, maintenance and other essential services including regional/national providers to support deployed vehicles
• Models Aardvark Studios’ core values and works collaboratively with and is of service to other team members including pitching in when/where needed

How we'll measure success:

• Fleet Uptime
• DOT OOS = 0
• Employee NPS
• Client NPS
• Driver NPS
• Various Fleet Performance Metrics (Ex. Time To Resolve)
• Fleet Budget Management

What we offer:

Highly competitive base salary (Note: some positions may include a bonus structure)

Paid time off; medical/dental/vision benefits; short & long-term disability options; retirement matching after 1 year; amazing office / amenities including complimentary on-site private-use gym; free electric car charging;  full working kitchen; and a dog-friendly workspace! 

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