Fleet Manager

LED FastStart•Marrero, LA

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fleet Manager will oversee all aspects of the fleet maintenance function, establishing and maintaining a safe work environment and working conditions for employees. This role is responsible for leading a culture of safety to ensure that all associates, customers, and the general public remain injury-free. The Fleet Manager will interview, hire, and train fleet technicians, schedule their training, and provide timely performance evaluations. They will ensure all vehicles are in proper working condition by performing or overseeing maintenance, ensuring proper documentation and certifications, and updating specifications as needed. This role also manages purchasing, warranties, capital improvement requests, parts inventory, fuel and shop equipment purchases, warranty claims, and develops the yearly budget. Additionally, the Fleet Manager will work with drivers to ensure proper operation of specialized equipment, provide roadside assistance, and find qualified service for repairs. Compliance with OSHA, DOT, and Tax commission regulations is required, along with producing various reports. This position reports to a manager and supervises union and/or non-union technicians.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co-worker relationships.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
Strong problem-solving and organization skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and strong leadership.
Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Demonstrated knowledge of DOT, Hazmat, and OSHA regulations.
Thermo King and Major certification.
Possession of valid state Driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

State Inspections License preferred.
Class A or B commercial driver license preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the fleet maintenance function while establishing and maintaining a safe work environment and working conditions for employees. Ensure shop and vehicle safety practices are always followed.
Lead to create a culture of safety that ensure that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers and fleet technicians interact remain injury free, always.
Interview, hire, and train all fleet technicians. Schedule all schooling and certification courses for technicians. Provide timely evaluations of all employee performance to support the progression of each associate. Fully understand and train associates on preferred work methods (PMWs).
Ensure all vehicles are in proper working condition by performing and/or overseeing maintenance on all company owned equipment. Provide the proper documentation and applicable certifications and ensure conformance with vehicle manufacture’s service recommendations. Update all specifications when equipment changes are necessary in collaboration with RFM and Corporate Fleet team.
Manage purchasing, warranties, capital improvement requests, and the parts department inventory levels for all fleet needs to ensure proper department functioning. Purchase fuel and shop equipment, file warranty claims and recover warranty dollars, and develop the yearly budget.
Work with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly, and provide assistance as needed when troubles develop on the road. Find qualified service to repair downed vehicles and obtain competitive bids for repairs.
Comply with OSHA, DOT, and Tax commission regulations.
Produce weekly, period, and yearly reports along with daily OOS reports.
Other duties as assigned by manager.