Asset & Fleet Operations Manager

Asset & Fleet Operations Manager
Location: Houston, TX 77041 (Onsite)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Salary: $70,000-$80,000 annually + bonus potential
Schedule: Monday-Friday, early start (5:30-6:00 AM)

An established and fast-paced organization in Houston is seeking a hands-on, driven Asset & Fleet Operations Manager to take full ownership of fleet and asset operations. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to executive leadership (initially), offering the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Position Overview

This role oversees approximately $1M in fleet, tools, equipment, and inventory assets, ensuring materials and resources are properly tracked, maintained, and readily available to support field operations.

This position requires a proactive individual who is comfortable working in a shop environment and capable of balancing both strategic oversight and day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage fleet operations for approximately 30 vehicles, including maintenance, repairs, registrations, and dispatching
• Track and maintain all company-owned tools, equipment, and materials
• Implement and manage asset tracking systems (barcode, QR, RFID, etc.)
• Lead inventory control, audits, and reconciliations
• Oversee purchasing and vendor coordination
• Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs related to fleet and asset performance
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports with actionable insights
• Identify and drive process improvements across operations
• Collaborate with project teams and field leadership to ensure operational readiness

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in fleet management, asset management, inventory management, or operations leadership
• Experience with dispatching and fleet maintenance
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Familiarity with tools and equipment in construction, industrial, or similar environments
• Strong communication skills and a self-starter mindset
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fleet management or asset tracking systems/software
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Military background, particularly in logistics or quartermaster roles
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Team and Work Environment

• Supervisory responsibility for 3 direct reports
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a work hard, play hard culture
• Requires adaptability, resilience, and a strong sense of accountability
• Shop-based work environment (air conditioning installation in progress)

Success Metrics

• Fleet uptime and readiness
• Inventory accuracy and control
• Reduction in equipment loss or shrinkage
• On-time deployment of equipment to job sites
• Preventative maintenance compliance
• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting

Additional Information

• Bonus: Discretionary, based on individual performance
• Background check required
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license required
• Parking available onsite

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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