Fleet Maintenance Manager

Sysco•Ocoee, FL

About The Position

This is an operations management position responsible for the activities of the fleet maintenance department. The Fleet Maintenance Manager manages the company shop and its personnel in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing the Sysco fleet, while ensuring shop and fleet safety and security. The position provides direction to shop staff and handles administrative duties such as parts procurement, inventory management, asset tracking, and cost control through maintenance systems. The manager oversees maintenance scheduling and compliance with company programs, including preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls. The role also administers budgets, purchases, vendor contracts, vehicle licensing and inspections, documentation, associate relations and development, safety initiatives, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The work may involve non-traditional hours, on-call availability, and occasional travel to other operating companies or the corporate office.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
3–5 years of maintenance experience.
Valid state driver's license meeting company standards.
Complete a Sysco-approved defensive driving program.
Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals across units of measure.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing software and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures for repairs and replacement, and understanding of vehicle operations and safety guidelines.
Proficiency with trade tools, shop equipment, and power tools, including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to lead individual and team discussions and meetings, apply policies consistently and objectively, and work constructively with peers and associates across departments and shifts.
Ability to work in a disciplined manner, follow established procedures and practices, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
Regular ability to talk or hear; frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, reaching, and climbing or balancing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Able to work non-traditional business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL preferred.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred.
Trailer Refer (608) Certification preferred.
Cab Air (609) Certification preferred.
Air Brake Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily work and safety of associates engaged in fleet maintenance and repair.
Manage labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
Monitor work schedules, including additional workdays and shifts as needed.
Select, purchase, and ensure proper utilization of company assets supporting fleet maintenance.
Coordinate required processes and repairs with appropriate departments.
Schedule truck maintenance and repairs and ensure compliance with company programs for preventive maintenance, inspections, non-scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, rebuild, and overhaul.
Review fleet maintenance functions and operational and expense reports.
Recommend efficiency ideas and cost-reduction measures and assist with implementing changes.
Audit required documentation daily, including work orders, breakdowns, preventive maintenance logs, pre- and post-trip inspections, and certifications; verify items are installed correctly and minimize potential loss.
Oversee parts inventory and issue purchase orders based on anticipated needs.
Develop and administer the fleet services budget, reviewing prior-year income and expenses and managing purchases of parts, tools, and office supplies.
Review budgets and contracts for third-party vendor services to support efficient operations.
Ensure proper fleet vehicle licensing and annual vehicle and trailer inspections.
Stay current with technical manuals, trade literature, and technical advancements relevant to company-owned vehicles.
Support associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings and ongoing interaction; answer questions, explain policies and procedures, monitor morale, and respond to ideas that improve engagement and enablement.
Interpret, train on, and consistently enforce company policies and procedures.
Coordinate with the Safety department on training, associate observations, preferred work methods, accident investigations, root-cause determination, and routine safety inspections; recommend discipline or behavior modification when needed.
Select, develop, discipline, review the performance of, and, when appropriate, terminate staff.
Perform the duties of supervised associates and other related duties as needed.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date recertifications for commercial equipment and compliance with Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) requirements in Canada.
Ensure compliance with company and safety rules, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable local, state, and federal requirements, including OSHA, DOT, and EFC.