Kevin Wilchynski
Calgary
Summary
Results-driven and accomplished professional with extensive experience in fleet management and operations. Seeking a challenging position to leverage my strategic leadership skills, operational expertise, and passion for efficiency as well as ongoing improvement in order to drive success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Fleet Services
Northwest Tank Lines Inc.
12.2016 - Current
- Led and managed all aspects of the company's fleet services department, overseeing a fleet of 500 vehicles.
- Developed and executed strategic plans, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient and cost-effective fleet operations.
- Directed a team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and reduce repair costs.
- Oversaw fleet procurement activities, including vehicle selection, negotiation with vendors, and contract management.
- Monitored and maintained compliance with provincial and federal regulations pertaining to fleet operations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize fleet utilization and minimize fuel consumption and decrease GHG emissions.
- Utilized fleet management software to track and analyze key performance metrics, generating actionable insights for process improvement.
- Prepared and managed the fleet services budget, closely monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Fostered strong relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers, service providers, and regulatory authorities.
Operations Supervisor
Northwest Tank Lines Inc
03.2013 - 11.2016
- Coordinated and dispatched a fleet of 50 vehicles for timely delivery of goods to various locations.
- Received and prioritized incoming service requests, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Maintained accurate records of dispatch activities, including vehicle locations, service details, and driver assignments.
- Communicated effectively with drivers, providing necessary instructions, route updates, and other relevant information.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints, resolving issues promptly and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other departments, such as Maintenance, Safety and HR, to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.
- Became lead for Electronic Logging Devices integration, systems and other software tools to track and manage dispatch activities.
- Joined IT committee in October 2014.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
Operations Manager
Serta Mattress
10.2007 - 03.2013
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
No Degree - Maintenance Management Professional
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB09-2024
High School Diploma -
Yorkton Regional High School
06.2000
Skills
- Fleet management and operations
- Strategic planning and execution
- Team leadership and development
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Procurement and vendor management
- Relationship management
- Problem-solving
- High stress decision-making
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Director of Fleet Services
Northwest Tank Lines Inc.
12.2016 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Northwest Tank Lines Inc
03.2013 - 11.2016
Operations Manager
Serta Mattress
10.2007 - 03.2013
No Degree - Maintenance Management Professional
Bow Valley College
High School Diploma -
Yorkton Regional High School
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