Fleet Operations Manager

As the AVP Fleet Operations at a leading logistics company, your role involves managing and expanding fleet operations to drive profitability and oversee all aspects of driver management, vehicle utilization, operations, and claim settlement. Your responsibilities will include: - Owning and managing the full P&L of the fleet division to ensure revenue growth and profitability. - Overseeing daily fleet operations, including vehicle dispatch, route optimization, and driver deployment. - Handling end-to-end driver management, including hiring, retention, training, compliance, and performance monitoring. - Ensuring maximum earning capacity per vehicle and utilization of fleet assets. - Leading the expansion of the fleet as per business demands and managing procurement of new vehicles. - Evaluating and implementing new road development opportunities for cost and time efficiency. - Managing and expediting insurance claims and ensuring timely settlement of vehicle-related claims. - Working closely with finance and strategy teams to maintain positive cash flow and cost control. - Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, legal, and safety standards applicable to fleet operations. - Implementing KPIs, dashboards, and MIS systems for performance tracking and reporting to top management. Qualifications required for this role: - Minimum 15 years of experience in the logistics or fleet transportation industry. - Strong exposure to fleet operations, driver management, cost optimization, and expansion planning. - Hands-on experience with managing P&L, budgeting, and revenue forecasting for fleet business. - Solid understanding of vehicle insurance, claim processes, and legal regulations related to transport. - Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. - Experience with large fleet scale (minimum 500+ vehicles) preferred. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, Logistics, or Business Management.,