Sr Director - QES

Quality Carriers, Inc. (QC®) is a premier transportation solutions company in North America. QC and its subsidiaries provide expertise in bulk liquid chemical, intermodal and dry bulk transportation, logistics management, tractor and trailer repair and maintenance, commercial tank wash services, and more. QC has built a reputation for safety, reliability, honesty, quality, and industry expertise by providing top of the line transportation solutions for industry leading manufacturers.

We are looking for an energetic, reliable Senior Director to join our team in Tampa, FL.  We are a dynamic, stable and growing company. We have great long term career opportunities across our headquarters, trucking terminals, mechanic shops, depots, tank washes and other locations. If you want to join the industry leader and make a difference, please consider this opportunity and apply at QCinc.com.

The Sr Director – QES provides leadership and oversight for the entire lifecycle of QC’s fleet of equipment, including tractors, trailers, chassis and ISO tanks. This role is responsible for fleet specifications, procurement, lease management, fulfillment, utility, disposition, and compliance.

• →Develop and execute long-term strategies for fleet acquisition, lifecycle management, and disposal to align with company growth and financial objectives.
• →Centralizing and maintaining the “source of truth” for QC’s equipment inventory for financial, operational and compliance purposes.
• →Manage QES’s budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis of “lease vs. buy” decisions.
• →Negotiate and manage relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and third-party service providers to optimize sourcing and inventory.
• →Lead and mentor a team of equipment directors, managers and staff, fostering a culture of accountability and performance excellence.

• →Provides senior leadership to QES teams.
• →Oversees hiring, performance management, and development of QES leadership and staff.
• →Establishes QES business unit goals and ensures accountability to organizational objectives.
• →Ensures appropriate organizational structure, staffing, and resource allocation.
• →Maintains compliance with company policies and employment laws, coordinating with HR on employee relations matters, including corrective actions.

• Strong computer knowledge (Google and Microsoft Office products, plus knowledge of fleet management and trailer tracking software).
• Excellent interactive management skills and analytical skills.
• Multi-task ability, planning and organizational skills, ability to relate and communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Knowledge of government regulatory programs to DOT and OSHA regulations, and any additional regulatory guidelines that may potentially impact QES operations.

• 4-Year Business or related field degree required.
• At least 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in fleet maintenance, logistics management, or heavy equipment operations.
• Deep understanding of tractor and trailer models and systems, especially bulk commodity trailers.

• This is a full-time position, and days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee will regularly and repetitively be required to talk, hear, sit, type, reach and grasp in a typical office environment. 
• This position may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping or crouching. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Quality Carriers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.