Tim Hortons Looking for Manager, National Fleet, Maintenance & Compliance, TH, Canada at Guelph, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and ~30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world’s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – BURGER KING®, TIM HORTONS®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees, and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

Reporting to Director, Supply Chain Excellence, the National Fleet, Maintenance and Compliance Manager will implement fleet management practices to ensure operational, financial and customer objectives are met while operating a safe fleet.

The National Fleet Manager conducts analysis, presents recommendations and implements solutions regarding fleet performance, fuel and maintenance costs, and fleet-related investments. The candidate is responsible for all transportation assets in Canada for Tim Hortons Distribution.

The most competitive candidate will have experience working for a tractor/trailer manufacturer or fleet maintenance provider, proven track record of influencing cross-functional teams and introducing new specs, procedures and tools with collaboration across multiple parties including drivers and transportation supervisors/managers, sound analytical skills to assess trade-offs, and an ability to understand complex information, teamwork orientation and excellent communication skills.

Position Responsibilities

Compliance

• Ensure the TDL Fleet complies with all established laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and available each day to complete deliveries
• Managing driver compliance (CVOR) / drivers abstract.
• Monitor the industry activity for changes in legislation that will impact transportation operations
• Work with the National Manager Health & Safety on appropriate operational and reporting regulations and legislation. Ensure compliance with regulatory training requirements and MTO regulations is met.
• Prepare and roll-out training materials that impact Motor Vehicle Safety
• Meet all commercial vehicle regulated requirements such as IRP, IFTA, DOT, ELD, National Safety Code, Transport Canada and all commercial vehicle related state and provincial requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety fitness certificates for each DC
• Ensure license renewals for tractors and LCVs are conducted

Budget And Capital Expense Management

• Develop the annual budget for fleet capital expenditures.
• Conduct vendor negotiations and assist in selecting the optimal and preferred vendor
• Investigate industry options and trends and keep up to date with latest advances that could benefit TDL Fleet
• Prepare specifications for new vehicle purchases.
• Conduct specification reviews and work with Distribution Centre teams and the General Manager for National Distribution to get buy-in for changes.
• Get collaborative engagement and feedback within driver groups where required.
• Organize and execute the sale of used TDL assets with the best market prices

Fleet Maintenance

• Determine the most appropriate repair and maintenance solutions for fleet and related equipment across the nation
• Manage service levels for TDL vendors to ensure TDL Distribution has adequate, safe and reliable equipment. Be the escalation point within TDL Distribution for these discussions.
• In cooperation with Transportation departments of distribution centers, plan, direct and monitor preventive maintenance and repair programs for fleet.
• Train and mentor members of transportation departments with regards to fleet management, and support them to maintain low out of service percentages for TDL Fleet
• Manage national contracts for fleet maintenance, fuel and other components.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage service level of national providers.
• Monitor and evaluate vehicle maintenance trends, including time to service and time to repair. Introduce operational improvements.
• Manage fleet maintenance budget on a national level. Analyze spend, conduct forecasting and introduce cost saving initiatives; create and implement appropriate cost management processes. Approve vendors that are permitted to work on Tim Hortons equipment on a consistent basis (more than once a quarter).
• Coordinate execution of the trailer graphics program
• Review financial and budget variances, review repair and approve account payable documents. Audit repair invoices for each DC and ensure monthly routines are correctly being followed
• Assist with developing and managing asset utilization plans
• Provide recommendations for and direction, support and training for fleet telematics, R&M software and any integration of these and future applications
• Handle all internal and external inquiries regarding maintenance issues.
• Maintain equipment database with all internal information and inspection and service history.
• Review current vendors and pricing and ensure that pricing is most competitive.
• Ensure equipment is up to date on safety and preventative maintenance
• Provide analysis and opinion on Motor Vehicle Incidents after reviewing facts from multiple sources
• Participate in commercial fleet training sessions and contribute where necessary.

Required Skills And Experience

• In depth knowledge of transportation equipment and an understanding of the mechanical functions of the equipment for equipment spec’ing
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills, critical thinking
• Experience with vendor management and negotiations
• Experience with P&L and cost management
• Experience with collaborating with drivers, and transportation teams to achieve team goals
• Comprehensive knowledge on equipment standards and laws
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships both in and outside of the organization
• Strong sense of urgency. Should be driven and self-motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities; meets deadlines and works well under pressure.
• Enjoys working in a fast paced environment
• Comprehensive knowledge on equipment standards and laws
• Passion working with commercial vehicles and equipment. Methods to stay up to date with industry trends.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Heavy duty equipment mechanic license would be an asset
• AZ license (past/present) would be an asset
• Solid understanding of government laws and regulations for commercial vehicles in Canada across multiple provinces
• Prior history with LCV compliance is an asset

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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