Andrew Orman-Brown
Summary
Experienced manager with strong expertise in fleet operations, logistics, compliance, and business improvement, underpinned by Six Sigma methodologies. Proven track record in large-scale vehicle builds, supplier management, health & safety systems, and operational process development. Skilled at motivating teams and building relationships at all organisational levels to deliver commercial and operational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet and Compliance Manager
Fern Energy
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Led rollout of 43 trucks and 36 trailers across NZ; 23 trucks and 15 trailers delivered on time.
- Oversaw fleet of 71 fuel trucks, 56 trailers, and 35 utes across both islands.
- Ran national tender and introduced Cent per KM tyre contract.
- Implemented downtime reduction strategies with key repair partners.
- Handled all driver-related safety incidents and fleet compliance requirements.
National Fleet Manager
Allied Concrete
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed 10-year replacement strategy for 500+ assets across 50+ locations.
- Managed build and delivery of over 100 new assets in FY22.
- Implemented national repair SLA and fleet performance metrics framework.
Fleet Operations Manager
Northpower
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed 1,100-strong mixed fleet including HGVs, EVs, LCVs and plant across 12 sites.
- Maintained high service compliance (zero COF/WOF misses); reduced overdue services to 7/month.
- Procured and rolled out 261 vehicles in 12 months; planned 179-unit FY21 procurement.
Business Expert & Head of Remarketing
FleetPartners
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Led remarketing transformation, reducing stock and boosting margins by $1,000/unit.
Bus Driver
NZBus
01.2012 - 01.2013
Project & Fleet Management
UK-based roles including Northgate, Venson Group, Debis, and Lex Leasing
- 01.2012
- Northgate Vehicle Hire: Delivered £3.5M in savings through branch systems integration.
- Venson Group: Completed £10M fleet workshops with only 1-day downtime. Saved £250K/yr on batteries.
- Debis: Negotiated exclusive vehicle specs and residual value reviews.
- Lex Leasing: Managed $66M sales of 12,000 vehicles/year; slashed stock days from 30 to 5.
Education
City & Guilds Motor Craft Studies - NZQA Level 4 equivalent
Motor Vehicle Technicians Associate Member - NZQA Level 5 equivalent
Certificate of Professional Competence - UK
Advanced Excel Training - undefined
Six Sigma Green Belt - undefined
01.2006
Six Sigma Black Belt - undefined
01.2006
Skills
- Fleet Management & Compliance – Delivered 43 new fuel trucks and 36 trailers on a structured rollout
- Logistics Leadership – Oversaw vehicle movements (4,500/month), 150 drivers, and logistics systems
- Problem Solving – Boosted Bodyshop output 25% through daily target reviews and supply chain changes
- Budgeting & Forecasting – Managed $12M annual budget with monthly reporting responsibilities
- KPI & SLA Management – Defined and monitored performance metrics for contracts and internal teams
- Supplier Management – Established SLA frameworks for third-party repair and maintenance providers
- Health & Safety – Site-level responsibility for fleet safety systems and incident investigations
- Licensing – NZ Class 1, 2, 4, 6; Certified Motor Technician (NZQA Level 5 equivalent)
Hobbies and Interests
Enjoys skiing, family travel, dog walking, and gardening.
Timeline
Fleet and Compliance Manager
Fern Energy
05.2023 - 02.2025
National Fleet Manager
Allied Concrete
01.2021 - 01.2022
Fleet Operations Manager
Northpower
05.2018 - 12.2020
Business Expert & Head of Remarketing
FleetPartners
01.2013 - 01.2018
Bus Driver
NZBus
01.2012 - 01.2013
Project & Fleet Management
UK-based roles including Northgate, Venson Group, Debis, and Lex Leasing
- 01.2012
Motor Vehicle Technicians Associate Member - NZQA Level 5 equivalent
Certificate of Professional Competence - UK
Advanced Excel Training - undefined
Six Sigma Green Belt - undefined
Six Sigma Black Belt - undefined
City & Guilds Motor Craft Studies - NZQA Level 4 equivalent
Similar Profiles
Kelsey TeareKelsey Teare
Marketing and Events Lead at Fern Energy LtdMarketing and Events Lead at Fern Energy Ltd
Steven KingiSteven Kingi
Fuel Tank Delivery Driver at Fern Energy LtdFuel Tank Delivery Driver at Fern Energy Ltd
Sagar ChabariSagar Chabari
HR Manager at UK27 The Fern Belagavi - Fern Hotels & Resorts Ltd.HR Manager at UK27 The Fern Belagavi - Fern Hotels & Resorts Ltd.
Azya IlievaAzya Ilieva
Fleet Safety Compliance Manager at ANG Transportation LLCFleet Safety Compliance Manager at ANG Transportation LLC
Albert Horton IIIAlbert Horton III
Fleet Manager and DOT Compliance Manager at IES CommercialFleet Manager and DOT Compliance Manager at IES Commercial