Fleet Manager

Darling Ingredients•Coldwater, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Manager is responsible for maintaining the entire plant fleet in "like new" condition and ensures the timely movement of all product. This role involves overseeing preventative maintenance, managing inventory, scheduling tasks for fleet mechanics, and ensuring overall logistics efficiency. The position also requires adherence to DOT regulations, managing outside haulers, and ensuring accurate billing and profit margins.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a mechanic.
Minimum of 1-2+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in a plant/industrial setting.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
Good mechanical and administration skills.
Ability to lead; can give and take direction.
Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training and/or experience as fleet mechanic preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain fleet based on regularly scheduled preventative maintenance.
Maintain accurate inventory.
Schedule and delegate tasks to fleet mechanics.
Direct supervision of all jobs performed on fleet.
Assist in interviewing and training of new employees.
Communicate with Office Manager, Plant Manager, Route Supervisor, and General Manager to ensure efficiency of fleet.
May be responsible for the overall Logistics of the facility.
Responsible for proper purchasing and expenditures according to budget.
Responsible for cleanliness of interior and exterior of fleet.
Responsible for DOT recordkeeping compliance; monitor tachograph cards to ensure compliance with all Company, federal, state, and local regulations.
Schedule outside haulers for pickup and delivery of product.
Check finished product weights to ensure accuracy of billing and profit margins are met.
All other duties as assigned.