Fleet Manager

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Hammond, LA

About The Position

This role is responsible for the upkeep of the company’s fleet of trucks and trailers. This position will directly manage the day-to-day activities of the fleet, provide leadership and project management for fleet and have ownership of creating a positive and exciting work environment.

Requirements

Strong quantitative and analytical skills to support cost management and process enhancement opportunities
Strong analytical, problem solving, and lean thinking
Demonstrated results orientation
Ability to look externally for best-in-class ideas and integrate into our operation
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
At ease in fast-paced and dynamic environment
Demonstrable abilities in leadership through influence
Must be insurable by company standards
Able to maintain confidentiality
Monday through Friday, 50-55 hours per week
Ability to work across shifts and flexibility in working hours required
Additional hours and days (holidays/weekends) as required to meet workload
Travel estimated at 10% to support business activities of all locations
10+ years of experience in facility or fleet maintenance leadership
Exceptional business leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; major or concentration in business or STEM field

Responsibilities

Develop and align Fleet equipment specifications with all aspects of Distribution
Stay current with all technologies and make proper adaptation to Fleet
Ensure maintenance standards will keep Fleet at high uptime status
Responsible for maintenance/PMs of all pallet jacks
Operate within described department and project budgets
Collaborate with industry peers concerning benchmarking and Fleet trends
Adhere to all areas of compliance within the trucking industry (DOT, EPA, etc.)
Seek and develop opportunities to grow SFTC role within parent company
Improve all areas of maintenance provided, consistently raise standards
Maintain all levels of licensing, registrations and insurance standards
Consistently research & develop vendors in all areas of Fleet operation
Keep Fleet facilities organized and clean, including lots & perimeters
Monitor and maintain fuel supplies for all locations
Understand, train and optimize all aspects of Fleet CMMS
Collect required information and plan or respond to all planned or unplanned fleet needs.
Determine effectiveness of Fleet repairs by use of internal or external labor sources
Provide planning and direction for all Fleet PM and repair work
Oversee all in/out movement from inventory. Manage warranties, cores and defect returns. Coordinate deliveries from vendors
Research and review current inventory. Remove any non-moving part, coordinate return with vendors. Quote high volume parts that can be bulk purchased
Manage all company business according to the cultural objectives of the company (values and behaviors)
Understand and execute the principles of the company’s Operational Excellence program driving the right behaviors, standards and continuous improvement across all operating entities
Participate in cross-functional teams as required to advance the business interests of the company
Compliance with all company and regulatory policies/guidelines relating to associate safety, food safety and food quality