Fleet Capability Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper•Frisco, TX

3d•$86,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

The Fleet COE Capability Manager leads strategic initiatives to standardize, optimize, and future-proof fleet and shop infrastructure across the KDP Beverage Operating Unit. The role supports approximately 200 technicians, 50 internal maintenance shops, 9 Regions, and 3 Business Units. It establishes nationwide shop standards, standardizes tooling and diagnostic equipment, builds technician training frameworks, reduces reliance on third-party repairs, and optimizes total cost of ownership across Class 8 heavy-duty trucks, route delivery vehicles, trailers, material handling equipment, and light-duty assets. The manager is an execution leader within the Fleet COE, partnering with the Sr. Manager, Regional Fleet Managers, and Field Fleet Leadership to translate national capability strategy into consistent frontline execution. The preferred location is Frisco, Texas, though candidates in other locations may be considered. The position works regular business hours, typically 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional off-hours work to support different time zones. Travel is generally 30%, increasing to 50% during the first year of Fleet Maintenance System deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fleet Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical credentials, master-level mechanic certifications, and extensive leadership experience.
At least 7 years of progressive fleet maintenance, shop management, or fleet technical capability leadership experience across a multi-site national or regional network.
Deep technical knowledge of Class 8 tractors, medium-duty route trucks, beverage trailers, and warehouse material handling equipment, including electric and internal-combustion forklifts and yard spotters.
Hands-on experience with enterprise Fleet Maintenance Systems such as TMT, FMS, or CMMS, and telematics platforms such as Geotab and Lytx.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Ryder or Penske platforms.
Proven ability to design technical training programs, establish shop standards, and drive adoption across decentralized field teams.
Strong understanding of fleet regulatory compliance, including DOT and FMCSA, warranty management, capital budgeting, and vendor negotiation.

Responsibilities

Establish and roll out standardized maintenance procedures, shop layouts, and safety protocols across internal maintenance shops and external vendor networks.
Develop standardized tooling catalogs, diagnostic equipment specifications, standard operating procedures, and capital equipment requirements for shop locations.
Support the Shop of the Future roadmap by evaluating and deploying digital shop workflow tools, shop automation, alternative-fuel and electric-vehicle readiness, and modern technician equipment.
Build technical training pathways, onboarding frameworks, and skill-certification programs for shop managers, fleet mechanics, and technicians across asset types.
Partner with OEMs and strategic suppliers to provide technical upskilling on engine updates, software revisions, aftertreatment systems, and advanced diagnostic troubleshooting.
Monitor shop performance indicators, including technician labor utilization, wrench time, repeat repairs, and bay turnaround times, to improve productivity.
Analyze fleet failure trends, component lifespans, and telematics data to recommend asset engineering modifications and refine future vehicle procurement specifications.
Partner with Procurement and Finance to develop capital budgets for shop equipment, diagnostic tools, and internal shop capability conversions, reducing costly third-party repair dependency.
Establish national standards for warranty recovery, campaign recall rollouts, and OEM technical dispute escalation.
Serve as a subject matter expert and field activation leader for the nationwide rollout of KDP’s Fleet Maintenance System, and provide ongoing support for Geotab and Lytx telematics platforms.
Ensure internal maintenance facilities comply with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, state and local requirements, and KDP safety, operational, and environmental standards.
Apply lean operational principles to reduce maintenance backlogs, optimize parts inventory, and streamline repair-order workflows.