William Ardis Jr.
Vice President Fleet Service
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Experienced Vice President with 25+ years in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Expertise in aligning systems with business requirements, policies, and regulatory standards. Strong organization and communication skills to effectively manage and lead teams. Proven track record of interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive impactful outcomes based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
VP. Fleet Services & MEM
The Honickman Companies
01.2020 - Current
- Defining the overall fleet & vending strategies, including asset acquisition plans and lifecycles, budget development and management, fleet and vending capital renewal cycles to align with business "go to market" strategies
- Alternative fuel development including, EV on road infrastructure assessments and development for light and heavy-duty classes, converted 44 propane route delivery vehicles, and transitioned warehouses to 262 electric walkie-riders from conventional forklifts
- Consolidated our Market Equipment Management department with Fleet Services to streamline our overall business while improving internal and external customer service including the standup of internal call center
- Fuel purchasing strategies developed across multiple facilities and business units that include bulk fueling, price locks, wet-hosing, and a propane fueling infrastructure
- Ensuring our fleet adheres to all relevant safety regulations, including DOT compliance, vehicle inspections, and emissions standards
- Implementations of new fleet and vending management technologies such as telematics systems, asset tracking and security, vehicle diagnostics, and inventory control systems
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals for the enterprise
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes
- Negotiating contracts with vehicle OEM suppliers, maintenance providers, and other relevant vendors
Sr. Director Fleet Services
The Honickman Companies
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed and spearheaded new fleet structure supporting the consolidation of 19 locations and 3 divisions to one enterprise
- Supported new go-to-market strategies, such as non-CDL delivery options and driver 'one-touch' solutions
- Developed asset replacement strategy across the enterprise improving overall fleet reliability and utilization while reducing overall assets by 10%
- Reduced overall fuel spending by $1.1MM across the Enterprise
- Introduced 12 Propane AutoGas beverage body solution supporting our alternative fuel sustainability program
Sr. National Fleet Manager
Nestle Waters NA
05.2012 - 11.2018
- Designed and implemented strategic long-term purchasing plan to minimize CPM's and improve internal operations across the United States and Canada by 6%
- Reduced repair costs for OSRM through the establishment of strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favorable contract terms
- Enhanced fleet efficiency by upgrading to a comprehensive maintenance schedules for all asset types, reducing downtime by 28%
- Designed asset purchasing strategy matching vehicle types with go-to-market initiatives to improve driver efficiencies and retainment, brand recognition, while implementing over 800 alternative fuel vehicles
- Improved vehicle specifications promoting safety, cost savings, and marketing initiatives
- Served as strategic leader of NWNA's alternative fuel program and fleet's environmental sustainability programs for Nestle Direct and supply chain operations
- Forged positive internal cross-functional influential relationships to support and drive national fleet process improvement projects
- Budget development and management responsibilities of $58MM
Plant Manager - Equipment Service Center
Nestle Waters NA
04.2008 - 05.2012
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality
- Managed all areas of manufacturing, including safety, efficiencies, inventory control, and process improvement
- Developed and implemented new line layouts and testing equipment to reduce overall CPU while improving quality by 32%
- Planned, directed, and coordinated operations of all major departments, including production, machinery, and processing within company policies and procedures
- Utilized lean manufacturing (NCE) practices for process improvement projects
- Built optimal shipment lanes across the Midwest and East Coast to ensure product availability while reducing lane costs
- Reduced safety frequency rating by 18% through behavioral observations, education, and employee engagement
National Fleet Operations Manager
Nestle Waters NA
03.2001 - 04.2008
- Developed fleet initiatives to drive productivity and cost improvements for North America fleet operations across 56 location
- Implemented national environmental processes for all fleet shops in North America to positively impact our sustainability efforts
- Leveraged cross-functional leadership aligning with safety and operations to ensure all DOT standards were recognized and achieved
- Grew procurement process improvement projects focused on parts and vendor negotiations to minimize costs
Plant PAM - Product Availability Manager
Pepsi Bottling Group - PBG
01.1995 - 11.1999
- Developed and executed annual budget of $23MM, including warehouse, fleet, and transport operations
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback, and constructive criticism
- Lead and coached up to 95 union and eight managerial employees
- Increased warehouse loading productivity 18% over 28 months
- Directed operations of customer bulk delivery of 7MM cases annually
- Led safety team with SFR reduction of 16% for warehouse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business, Economics
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.1990
Skills
- Effective Strategic Development
- Strategic Business Development
- Efficient Design Principles
- Operational Efficiency Enhancement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost Management
- Strategic Budget Planning
- Risk Management Expertise
- Contract Agreement Facilitation
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Applications
Certification
- Nestle Continuous Excellence - Lean Principle Training
- Karrass Negotiations Training
- Nestle Watermark Leadership Training
- DOT Compliance Training
- Smith System Safety Training
Timeline
VP. Fleet Services & MEM
The Honickman Companies
01.2020 - Current
Sr. Director Fleet Services
The Honickman Companies
11.2018 - 12.2019
Sr. National Fleet Manager
Nestle Waters NA
05.2012 - 11.2018
Plant Manager - Equipment Service Center
Nestle Waters NA
04.2008 - 05.2012
National Fleet Operations Manager
Nestle Waters NA
03.2001 - 04.2008
Plant PAM - Product Availability Manager
Pepsi Bottling Group - PBG
01.1995 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business, Economics
Monmouth University
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