James Michael Romer
Avon,IN
Summary
Knowledgeable Senior Manager with 20 years of collision repair experience and 13 years of fleet industry expertise. Subject matter expert in logistics, maintenance operations, production, supply-chain management, and resource management. Dedicated to coaching and empowering employees to achieve their full potential, promoting a culture of servant leadership and continuous improvement. Skilled in safety and compliance, asset acquisitions, capital budgeting, equipment life cycles and effective communications. Recognized for proactive problem-solving and implementing standardized practices, with a proven track record of optimizing maintenance operations increasing revenue and improving ROI.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Manager
Miller Pipeline
Indianapolis, IN
12.2011 - Current
- Manages fleet department for Miller Pipeline, a company that installs and repairs utility infrastructures in 22 states nationwide.
- Utilizes data analysis techniques on various sources to streamline fleet operations, significantly reducing repair and maintenance costs by over $1 million a year.
- Establishes a positive rapport and negotiated contracts with suppliers such as Ford Motor Company, Vermeer, Ditch Witch, John Deere, Cummins, Allison, Dana and International Trucks for part and labor discounts, as well as additional warranty considerations saving the company over $1.2 million a year.
- Ensures all equipment and repairs are DOT and safety complaint and all facilities are environmentally compliant across the nation.
- Manages daily operations of the fleet department including staffing, scheduling and performance management by holding weekly meetings by Zoom and/or traveling to various locations in 27 states for in-person meetings.
- Implemented warehouse strategies to determine max and min levels for frequently used parts and continually reviews part inventories to negate excess stock, and address supply-chain disruptions.
- Prepares and presents monthly reports of equipment utilization including reports of scheduled repairs, unscheduled repairs and accidents repairs to determine percentage of maintenance costs.
- Evaluates current processes related to vehicle acquisition and disposal; made recommendations for changes when necessary.
- Creates reports on vehicle utilization, mileage tracking and other metrics as needed.
- Monitors budget expenses to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
- Saves the company 15% on fuel by negotiated with fuel suppliers to secure competitive pricing and ensure reliable fuel availability.
- Researches various venders and implemented GPS and telematics systems to monitor vehicle locations and driver behavior, enhancing fleet efficiency.
- Oversees the acquisition and disposal of vehicles, ensuring alignment with fleet requirements and budget constraints.
- Supervises and provides coaching to 33 fleet employees nationwide including 6 Regional Fleet Supervisors, Fleet Coordinators, and Fleet Technicians.
Body Shop Manager
M & M Body
Brownsburg, IN
03.1992 - 10.2010
- Managed daily operations of the auto body shop including customer service, preparing estimates scheduling appointments, and overseeing staff.
- Achieved over a 500% increase in company sales upon assuming management position at M & M Body Shop.
- Created and implemented initiatives for increased shop profitability and efficiency, such as Direct Repair Programs with many insurance companies to increase volume and sales.
- Implemented a body shop supplies procedure to optimize profit and minimize waste of materials.
- Initiated ASE and I-CAR training and testing for the technicians in order to offer the highest level of body shop education and training.
- Provided valuable assistance and advice to technicians when encountering challenging situations.
- Worked in coordination with insurance companies to secure timely reimbursement for services delivered.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brownsburg High School
Brownsburg, IN05-1983
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Technology
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, INSkills
- Cost Reduction
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vendor Collaboration
- Customer Relationship Management
- Equipment procurement
- Mechanical Aptitude
Accomplishments
- Eight "Zero Incident" company safety awards
- Multiple "Good Catch" company awards for outstanding performance
Certification
- Six-sigma Green Belt Certification
- ASE Gold Certified Technician
- I-CAR Gold Certified Technician
- General Motors Certified Technician
- Certification in Management for Miller Pipeline
- Certification in Supervision for Miller Pipeline
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Miller Pipeline
12.2011 - Current
Body Shop Manager
M & M Body
03.1992 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Brownsburg High School
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Technology
Purdue University - North Central