Fleet Sr Leader

PepsiCo•, TX

1d•$80,200 - $134,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Virtual Expert Trainer (VET) is a critical field leadership role responsible for advancing fleet reliability, technician capability, and operational excellence across the West and Texoma Regions. This position leverages virtual training technologies, predictive and data-driven maintenance strategies, and real-time collaboration tools to elevate technician performance and reduce fleet downtime. The VET partners closely with field maintenance teams, Fleet Engineering, and the Fleet Service Center to deliver high-impact training, improve cost performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in fleet maintenance and fleet management systems
Proven ability to train, coach, and develop technicians through technical and behavioral competencies
Strong leadership skills including facilitation, coaching, and team development
Demonstrated ability to influence frontline employees and shop leadership
Strong analytical and written communication skills
Must reside within the assigned region(s)
Active participation in regional and national meetings as required
Ability to work safely around moving equipment and in manufacturing or shop environments
Comfortable working in varying temperature conditions
Must be able to wear required PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, etc.)
Must pass required screening and background checks
Must meet any Travel restrictions guidelines

Nice To Haves

Experience with virtual training technologies (e.g., AI, Go to Assist, remote support tools)
Background in fleet analytics, cost reporting, or performance optimization
Experience supporting change management or large-scale initiatives
Exposure to OEM training programs and specification review processes
Proficient with Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Deliver and facilitate technical and non-technical training to fleet technicians and shop leadership
Develop, standardize, and deploy digital training content through centralized platforms
Support onboarding, upskilling, and certification development for technician roles
Translate OE training and technical updates into practical field applications
Lead and support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies across the fleet
Analyze fleet cost data to identify trends and drive cost reduction initiatives
Partner with the Fleet Service Center to review and challenge high-cost repair estimates
Promote best practices to improve asset uptime, reliability, and PM compliance
Utilize tools such as Uptake, Noregon remote diagnostics platforms, and virtual meeting technology (e.g., Teams & Go to Assist) to deliver training and support field teams
Expand adoption of digital and remote troubleshooting capabilities across locations
Support the implementation of fleet technology initiatives and system improvements
Collaborate with Fleet Engineering on OE specifications and equipment improvements
Participate in regional and national fleet meetings to align priorities and share insights
Partner with field leadership to drive change management and operational alignment