Southeast Area Manager, Fleet

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.
And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:
    We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance
    We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone's ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger
    We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs
    We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what's right, even when it's hard
By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.
 

Spire is searching for an Area Manager, Fleet in our Southeast operations location. This position will be responsible for all capital vehicle purchases, vehicle upfits and fielding, managing garage operations, Department of Transportation compliance, and budgeting for Spire's Southeast Region (Alabama, Mississippi, Gulf).

• Manages, plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the activities of professional, technical, and clerical Fleet staff to purchase, administer and maintain all vehicles within their area of responsibility
• Provide general management and direction to subordinates, including delegation and prioritization of work assignments, intermittent instruction and guidance, and review and approval of work produced
• Prepare, and/or review and approve performance plans and appraisals of all subordinates
• Manage Capital and O&M budget for region to ensure area is meeting all budgetary objectives
• Attend regular meetings and report budget status to higher management
• Ensure Company vehicles are DOT compliant using Federal Guidelines
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise for area of responsibility in regard to DOT requirements
• Manage all fuel islands, fuel tanks, and CNG stations in the region
• Develop emergency management plans to support the ongoing activities during natural disasters and other catastrophic events
• Oversee the detailed specifications, designs, and plans for all vehicles and equipment consistent with applicable codes and regulations
• Effectively coordinate with personnel from all involved departments, including other Operations Services teams, Field Operations, Operations Support, Business Development, etc. to ensure the prioritization of fleet assets within the region

• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives
• Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and present actionable steps to management
• Stays abreast of technology and industry trends to ensure we are on the leading edge of available solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines

• Supervises Fleet Specialists and Garage Supervisors

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related area of study with 8 years of experience or an associate degree with at least 10 years of experience required
• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) or Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS) a plus

• Five years of relevant experience of increasing responsibility in the preparation in the automotive industry, six or more years a plus
• Experience in managing large budgets
• Experience in telematics
• Experience in vehicle acquisitions and upfitting
• Experience in leading teams
• Experience in vendor management and contracts
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, experience in fleet management software
• General knowledge of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment

• Work is normally performed in a shared office environment Monday thru Friday 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Travel throughout the region visiting various sites on a regular basis is required

Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com
The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.